9. France

<Monetary threshold for LF preparation>
Applicable if any of the following conditions are met:
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Annual revenue or total assets of EUR 150 million or more
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Direct or indirect ownership of more than 50% of an entity meeting the above threshold
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Direct or indirect ownership by an entity meeting the above threshold
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Membership in a French tax-consolidated group that includes at least one such entity
<Preparation deadline>
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By the due date for filing the company’s corporate income tax return.
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If the fiscal year-end is December 31, the filing deadline is in early May.
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For other fiscal year-ends, the deadline is generally 3 months after the end of the fiscal year.
<Submission deadline>
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Within 30 days of a request by the tax authority (an extension up to 60 days may be granted).
<Language>
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French(A French translation may be requested if the LF is prepared in English)
<Penalty>
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A penalty may be imposed equal to the greater of 5% of the additional tax assessed, 0.5% of the amount of intercompany transactions, or EUR 50,000 per audited fiscal year.
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Reference: Article L13 AB du LPF (French)
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Reference: BOI-BIC-BASE-80-10-40 (French)
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