Building & Renovation Building Works and VAT 13th Mar 2025 The certification process for owners to obtain a reduced rate of VAT on building work has been simplified. Most building work on residential property in France benefits from a reduced rate of VAT of 10%, instead of the standard 20% rate. The reduced rate applies provided the property is at least 2 years old. Accessible with a Premium Subscription Log in or subscribe to read the full article. Subscribe Login Share this article: X Facebook LinkedIn Email