Question 19665 — commerce and crafts

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Ms. Annie Genevard draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy and Finance to the innovative system which could make it possible to sustain the activity of retail businesses, which is heavily penalized by online commerce. Distortions of competition and tax inequalities are the main causes encountered by companies. Sedentary businesses pay very heavy taxes mainly on land (built land, household waste removal tax, business property tax, tax on commercial premises, etc., while e-commerce is exempt. Furthermore, to remain attractive and meet new expectations, these businesses must invest in the digitalization of their activity and the creation of their own merchant site in addition to their physical point of sale. Faced with them, the majority of online commerce sites located outside France are not subject to VAT or corporate tax, and therefore have higher margins which allow them to invest more, particularly in advertising. The current situation therefore calls for urgent measures since in terms of VAT, fraud is a massive phenomenon. This issue requires real political will. A withholding tax system could, for example, be considered. So when a buyer pays online, their bank will then automatically deduct 20% of the amount, i.e. the normal VAT rate, and transfer it to a treasury account. Also, she would like to know the Government's position.

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