Tax & Social Glossary
Understand every term of tax optimisation for SMEs. Clear definitions, detailed explanations and links to our solutions.
A lexicon of tax optimisation
The tax world is full of acronyms and technical terms. This glossary helps you see clearly and identify optimisation opportunities for your company.
TICPE
Taxe Intérieure de Consommation sur les Produits Énergétiques
A tax applied to fuels in France. Businesses can reclaim part of this tax for professional use.
CIR
Crédit Impôt Recherche
A 30% tax credit on R&D expenditure, refundable and capped at €100M per year.
CEE
Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie
Certificates that can fund up to 100% of energy renovation works.
CII
Crédit Impôt Innovation
A 20% tax credit on innovation expenditure outside fundamental R&D.
JEI
Jeune Entreprise Innovante
A status granting social-charge exemptions for young innovative companies.
DFS
Déduction Forfaitaire Spécifique
A deduction on truck drivers' pay that lowers social charges.
CFE
Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises
A local tax paid by businesses, which can be challenged and reclaimed over 6 years.
URSSAF
Unions de Recouvrement des Cotisations de Sécurité Sociale et d'Allocations Familiales
The bodies that collect French social contributions. An audit can detect overpayments.
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