Evianers Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Has anyone heard anything definite about the 5.5% remaining just that, or is it really about to rise to 18.5% as predicted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Sheila,For now the rate remains at 5.5% .The next meeting is on 24th January where a decison will be made. I have given a fairly comprehensive reply at this thread;http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/602582/ShowPost.aspx Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCD Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Any definite news on this issue yet from meeting today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 The discussions have ended. Earlier today it looked as though the 5.5% concession for the building work would continue.However talks have now broken down with Cyprus, Poland and the Czech Republic opposed to continuation, and if they don't cave in before Sunday the rate may have to go back up to 19.6%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evianers Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 That's not good news for any of us.Instead of 'getting a man' we shall now have to DIY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Yes, I was just going to post this info after receiving an e.mail about it from Batiactu this morning explaining in detail the problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 One other forum has had posts about it all being approved ? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 No, it has not been approved. The dissenting countries have been given until the end of the week to change their minds, otherwise it falls - the decision has to be unanimous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinmc Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Why exactly are these coubntries objecting. What difference does it make to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Why are they objecting?Well when they joined the EU they agreed to abolish a number of VAT concessions of their own. They are now saying if France and some other countries want too continue with their concessionary rates, then we want to be allowed to continue our own exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCD Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Deadline was yesterday (Sunday) - does anyone know the result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babnik Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Czech Republic and Cyprus have agreed, but Poland have asked for a few more days to think about it, because of the roof collapse disaster in Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 There's a parallel thread under "Renovations". you can check the latest news via Google France http://news.google.fr/ under "Economie"The latest report is here http://permanent.nouvelobs.com/etranger/20060130.FAP3229.html?1346Fingers crossed for tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babnik Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Poland have just rejected. Saw it on www.tf1.fr.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 But it's still about as clear as mud because according to Wanadoo, there was a meeting of building workers and Dominique de Villepin this morning and he has vowed to keep it at 5.5% whilst they try and battle it out with Poland! Also, Poland have suggested reviewing at the end of 2007 instead of 2010 in return on some concession for VAT reduction on new builds in Poland (I think!) So when on earth are we going to get clarification? Still, at least the work our carpenter did last weekend on new French windows has now been billed at 5.5%. He's started working on our ceiling joists today - I just hope he can get that work done before a final, final decision is made!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 It's likely to stay at 5.5% for a while though, since national legislation will have to be brought in/amended to change it. The Commission said last week that they understood this situation and would not fine countries who could not make the change immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I think the TFI story may not be accurate - I got this this morning:http://euobserver.com/?aid=20807&rk=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimportequoi Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 On the France 3 news tonight they confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Poland so TVA for renovations is confirmed at the rate of 5.5% until 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 My accountant confirmed this morning that Poland has agreed and 5,5% will stay until 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lou Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hooray! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Seconded.I suspect though that 2010 really will be the end of it - unless of course the beerycrats get their way and "harmonise" VAT throughout Yoorp and everyone benefits from a similarly low rate. Far more likely to be at standard rates methinks. But that is too far away for me to care just now.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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