France

Fees and regulations in France

5 regulations that apply in France. Browse by category below.

Excise Taxes

France Soda Tax (Taxe sur les Boissons Sucrées)

Reference for France's tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (taxe soda), a three-tier excise tax based on sugar content per hectoliter. The tax was introduced in 2012 and substantially increased in 2025.

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Eco-Participation Fees

EU Textile and Clothing EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)

Reference for extended producer responsibility (EPR) and eco-contribution schemes for textiles and clothing in the EU. France (Refashion) and other member states charge or require producer contributions; EU-wide EPR for textiles is coming by 2028.

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French DEEE Eco-Participation Fees

Reference for France's DEEE eco-participation fees (éco-participation) required on the sale of electrical and electronic equipment to fund collection, recycling, and responsible disposal programs.

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French Eco-Mobilier Furniture Eco-Participation Fees

Reference for France's eco-mobilier system requiring eco-participation fees on furniture, bedding, textile decorations, and other furnishing products sold in France, managed by Ecomaison.

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Regulatory Surcharges

France Payment Surcharge Rules

Under EU PSD2 and the Interchange Fee Regulation, merchants in France cannot add surcharges on card-based payments (debit and credit cards). Surcharges on PayPal, Klarna, and other payment methods not covered by the card surcharge ban are not prohibited at EU level; merchants may add them with clear disclosure where permitted by French consumer law.

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