The changes introduced by the French Finance Bill 2012 include some welcomed simplification measures concerning the tax representation of non-EU companies in France. Until the end of 2012 appointing tax representatives was mandatory for non-EU companies for VAT registration, VAT compliance and for obtaining VAT refunds in France. As of 1 January 2013 using tax representatives for companies established outside the European Union, with which France has a legal mutual assistance agreement is no longer required. Read More »