Tax in French Guiana
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TL;DR
French Guiana is a French overseas department (DOM) following French tax frameworks with DOM-specific adjustments. TVA exempt or reduced rates apply (specific framework).
Tax authority
DGFiP under French framework with DOM adjustments [SC1].
Filing framework
French calendar applies.
Residency
French rules apply [SC2].
Personal income tax
French progressive + DOM tax-credit reductions.
Corporate tax
French 25 percent + DOM-specific incentives. Spaceport-related activities in Kourou under specific framework.
Indirect tax
French Guiana has specific TVA framework: TVA generally not applied (with limited exceptions) under DOM provisions [SC3]. Octroi de mer applies.
Cryptoassets
French framework applies.
Treaties
French treaty network applies.
Frequently asked
How does French Guiana's tax framework work?
French overseas department under French tax framework with DOM adjustments. TVA generally not applied with limited exceptions under DOM provisions. Octroi de mer applies. Kourou Spaceport activities under specific framework.
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The figures, dates, and rules on this page are sourced from the documents listed below. Where two sources disagree, both are listed.
- DGFiP · accessed
Important disclaimer
Informational only — not tax advice. This page summarises publicly available information about tax in French Guiana as of May 2026. Tax laws change, individual circumstances vary, and the application of any rule depends on your specific facts.
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