VAT correction in France

Upon this change many French companies have wrongly applied French VAT, when they should have applied the distance sales VAT rate of the destination country, To avoid double taxation French authorities have released a Decree on December 1st, stating that French companies may file restitution claims on wrongly collected VAT, provided they have substantial documentation proving distance sales and payment of French VAT. Upon receiving reimbursement proper VAT can be paid without double taxation. The French Tax authority has noted that the refund process can take longer than expected and that both companies and member states can expect a longer recovery procedure.