Find out how to quickly and easily claim your Value Added Tax (VAT) refund at the end of the market.

VAT is applied to most foods and services in France. The current rate is 19.6% (5.5% for cafés and restaurants).

All non-European MIDEM participants and European delegates paying VAT in their home countries are eligible for a French VAT refund. The refund applies to:

• MIDEM participation fees
• restaurant bills,
• telecommunications charges
• decorations and services costs

Apply for your VAT refund using one of these services:

• TEVEA International, Reed MIDEM’s official tax representative
  TEVEA International is a tax refund specialist that can recover your VAT tax on your behalf.
  The process is simple:
  1. Register with TEVEA International
  2. Collect your original invoices
  3. Send them to TEVEA International
  4. Receive your refund
  
  According to the option you choose, you will receive your refund between 1 week and 3 months from the date you submit your request.
  
  The fee charged by TEVEA International for this service is based on the amount declared, and will be deducted from your VAT refund.
  
  You can register online for a VAT refund with TEVEA International. For more information, please contact TEVEA International by phone, +33 (0)1 42 24 96 96, or email, mail@tevea.com. You can also speak to TEVEA International representatives in the Registration Hall during MIDEM.
• French government
  You can apply for your tax refund yourself by following these official instructions in French, English or in other languages.