New rules for communication with the Tax Authority in France

Starting September 1, 2023, all correspondence with the French VAT authorities will be done exclusively through the secure messaging service provided by La Messagerie. The impots.gouv portal will now be the sole platform for taxpayers to communicate with the French VAT Authorities, as email correspondence will no longer be accepted.

This new measure aims to enhance security and privacy for taxpayers and their confidential information. With La Messagerie, all communication between taxpayers and the French VAT authorities will be encrypted and secured, providing a more reliable and trustworthy channel of communication.

Taxpayers are advised to register and activate their La Messagerie account as soon as possible to avoid any potential delays in communication. The registration process is simple and can be done online through the impots.gouv portal.

This move by the French VAT authorities is in line with the government's efforts to promote digitalization and the use of secure digital channels in all public services. It is also a response to the increasing risk of cyberattacks and data breaches, which have become more frequent and sophisticated in recent years.

Overall, this change is expected to streamline and improve communication between taxpayers and the French VAT authorities, providing a more secure and efficient way to manage tax-related matters.