le guide de l’auto tva
VAT (TVA) plays a crucial role in car purchases in France and the EU, applying differently to new and used vehicles. Understanding VAT is essential for buyers to navigate taxes, deductions, and refunds efficiently, ensuring compliance with EU regulations. 1.1 Understanding the Basics of VAT and Its Application to Automobiles VAT, or value-added tax (TVA), is a consumption tax applied to goods and services, including car purchases. In France and the EU, VAT is levied on the value added at each production and distribution stage. For automobiles, VAT is typically applied to