Buy gold with Bitcoin in France
French buyers benefit from EU-wide VAT exemption on investment-grade gold. Silver attracts 20% TVA. France imposes either a flat 11.5% tax on sale (TFMP) or a 36.2% capital gains tax with abatement — the buyer chooses the more favorable. Ounceo ships FedEx Priority in 1 business day. No-KYC under $5,000 per order.
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Tax & customs summary
| VAT / tax on gold | 0% on investment-grade gold (TVA exemption) |
|---|---|
| VAT / tax on silver | 20% TVA |
| Import duty | None within EU |
| FedEx Priority delivery | 1 business day |
| Ounceo KYC threshold | $5,000 per order |
Capital gains tax note
When selling, the French resident can choose between TFMP (11.5% flat tax on sale price) and CGT (36.2% on gain with 5% per year abatement after the 2nd year, full exemption after 22 years). For long-held positions, CGT is usually cheaper.
Key points for France buyers
- Keep purchase invoices indefinitely: they are required to opt out of TFMP and into CGT regime.
- Buy from registered dealers when possible — the invoice trail matters for the CGT regime.
- AML threshold: €10,000 cash-equivalent triggers KYC under French Code Monétaire et Financier.
Best pick for France
.9999 fine, low premium among 1 oz sovereign coins, Royal Canadian Mint is LBMA Good Delivery refiner.
Common questions from France buyers
TFMP ou plus-value : que choisir ?+
Pour de l'or détenu < 2 ans, TFMP (11.5%) est généralement plus avantageux. Pour détention longue (> 6-7 ans), la plus-value avec abattement devient meilleure. Au-delà de 22 ans, exonération totale en régime plus-value.
Ai-je besoin d'une facture pour l'or acheté chez Ounceo ?+
Oui. Le quote PDF que nous envoyons sert de facture. Conservez-le indéfiniment : sans facture, vous perdez l'option du régime plus-value et tombez forcément en TFMP.
Combien de temps pour la livraison FedEx en France ?+
1 jour ouvré depuis la Suisse. Livraison fiable dans les grandes villes ; signature obligatoire.
What's next
Once you've picked a product, the rest of the process is the same regardless of country: add to cart, check out, pay in BTC/XMR/USDT/USDC/ETH on OxaPay's hosted page, receive FedEx tracking. See the end-to-end how-it-works page or open the Bitcoin pillar guide.
Want to compare us against domestic dealers in France? See our 2026 ranking.