Can AccountsOS file my French VAT return?
No. AccountsOS prepares the CA3 figures from your books. You, or your expert-comptable, file and pay in your espace professionnel on impots.gouv.fr.
Finn does your books in France
AccountsOS keeps the books for France businesses, tracks tax deadlines and handles invoicing, in plain English. Ask Finn about yours, no signup needed.
Detailed Explanation
## What happens
Finn keeps the VAT ledger, checks the rates and works out the CA3 amounts. She sets the deadline on your calendar and reminds you before it falls due.
## What you do
Filing and payment are electronic: the business files in its espace professionnel, or an expert-comptable files by EDI. Payment is by SEPA B2B direct debit.
## Why
The DGFiP offers no API for filing a VAT return. Only the espace professionnel and the EDI partners can file.
## Before you file
Check that each sale carries the right rate (20%, 10%, 5.5% or 2.1%), that VAT on a passenger car has not been deducted, and that intra-EU purchases are included. Finn flags these in the figures she prepares, and your expert-comptable can review the draft before it goes in.
Source: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/professionnel/tva
Real-World Examples
Monthly CA3
Finn prepares the figures and you key them in or hand them to your expert-comptable.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Expecting the software to file
- Not checking the figures before filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AccountsOS pay the VAT?
No. Payment is a direct debit from your bank.
Practical Tips
- Review the figures a few days before the window
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