Fiscal representative - Tax Agent

What is a fiscal representative and how does it differ from a tax agent ?


Fiscal representation regarding VAT purposes involves entrusting all VAT-related formalities (VAT registration, exchanges with the tax authorities, filing VAT returns, VAT payment) to a professional accredited by the authorities. The fiscal representative is the security to avoid any risk of VAT penalties. It is compulsory for companies not established within the EU (except countries with a mutual assistance clause for the recovery of tax claims*). In many EU countries, including France, the tax representative is jointly and severally liable for VAT and related penalties payable by the company. It is not the case for EU companies and in this case, we talking about “fiscal agent”.

Is a VAT number really necessary?


In many EU countries, including France, VAT registration is not always voluntary. It is only necessary if certain specific operations are carried out. Reverse charge mechanisms can be applied to avoid VAT registration. What's more, registration thresholds may not yet have been met. Thus, making a sale on French territory, or having VAT to recover in France, does not necessarily imply the obligation to have a French VAT number. Because a VAT number can represent significant costs (registration, filing of monthly VAT returns, filing of Intrastat/Eu sales list returns) MAVAT can help you analyze your VAT obligation before any registration, to avoid unnecessary costs. We can also help you (wherever possible) with a more in-depth analysis to avoid VAT registration.

MAVAT's plus


At MAVAT, we simplify your VAT management by offering you a single point of contact throughout your collaboration. Unlike many firms where you have to interact with several contacts depending on the country and your needs, we guarantee smooth communication without any loss of information. Your dedicated expert masters your entire file, offering you a personalized, responsive service with no risk of error due to poor internal transmission.
With MAVAT, you gain in efficiency and peace of mind, thanks to a single point of contact who will accompany you from the initial contact through to the ongoing management of your periodic declarations.

Contact Us !

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Discovering your business

We're here to listen to your needs as you expand into the European Union. Whether for past, present or future operations, we'll work with you over the phone to find out more about your needs.

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VAT registration (if applicable)

After analysis of your file and the documents provided, if registration is really necessary we will gather all the elements required for the VAT registration process in France and submit your file for registration in less than 2 days!
If, after in-depth analysis, registration is not necessary, we can also help you secure all your operations and avoid any risk of requalification by the tax authorities (information to be included on invoices, explanations of VAT tax rules, etc.).

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Day-to-day management of your VAT returns

With MAVAT, you can simplify your VAT management by benefiting from our support for your declarations once your company has been registered. We'll show you the simple, clear data you need to send us, guaranteeing a smooth, secure process for declaring and paying your VAT to the tax authorities. Thanks to our expertise, your exchanges are optimized and your obligations fulfilled without complexity. What's more, we can intervene retroactively to regularize your past transactions and ensure full compliance.