VAT (TVA) codes explained

Which code to use on each line, and where it ends up.

Updated 3 November 2026 · Plain 0.110.0

Every invoice, bill and credit note line has a VAT (TVA) code. The code decides how much VAT (TVA) is charged and where the line goes on your VAT return (CA3).

CodeNameUse it for
TVA20TVA 20%Most goods and services
TVA10TVA 10%Restaurants, some renovation work, transport
TVA55TVA 5.5%Food, books, energy-saving work
TVA21TVA 2.1%Press, reimbursable medicines
TVA00%Exports, intra-EU supplies
EXONEREExemptMedical, education, financial services