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FRANCE TAX TABLES 2011

Corporate Income Tax




Standard Rate (income and gains) 33.33% *



Reduced rate on first €38,120 of profits 15% **



Social Solidarity Tax On Turnover > €760,000

As percentage of turnover 0.16%



Reduced rates of capital gains:

- Shares in listed property companies 19%
- Sales of certain patent rights 15%
- Sale of shares held for 5 years in venture

capital funds 15%



*Additional surcharge where turnover > €7,630,000, giving maximum effective rate of 34.43%




**Only for small and medium enterprises







Value Added Tax




Standard Rate 19.60%
Reduced Rate 5.50%
Super Reduced Rate 2.10%






Stamp Taxes




Transfers of real estate 5.09%
Transfer of shares 3%






Withholding Rates (Non-Treaty)




Dividends 25%
Interest 0%
Royalties 33.33%
Non-resident services and performances 33.33%