Since July 1, 2025, the precious metals register falls under Article L. 834-6 of the Commercial Code and no longer under Article 537 of the General Tax Code. What has changed, and what remains the same.
Jewelers and watchmakers, whether selling new or second-hand items: Article L. 612-1 of the French Consumer Code requires you to offer a consumer mediator and include their name in your terms and conditions. Here's what you need to display and how to comply.
Mandatory written contract, 48-hour withdrawal period, flat-rate tax, police register, payment: what a jeweller must respect when buying back gold or precious objects from an individual.
The HBJOAT tax (watchmaking, jewelry, goldsmithing, and tableware) collected by Francéclat: who pays it, its rate of 0.19 %, what is exempt (second-hand, costume jewelry), and how to declare it. A guide for jewelers and watchmakers.
How does VAT on the margin work when a jewelry store resells a second-hand watch or piece of jewelry: principle, calculation, mandatory information on the invoice and pitfalls to avoid.
Is there an error on an invoice that's already been issued, even a misplaced customer name or accent? The invoice itself isn't modified: the law requires that it be corrected with a revised document. The best practice: issue a credit note, then a new invoice.
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