A new refund service for duty on petroleum products has just been launched by impots.gouv. Published on July 18, 2025, this service introduces quicker, clearer procedures for professionals to request reimbursements for excise duties on petroleum products. It aims to support businesses involved in fuel usage or distribution by streamlining administrative steps. The key update is that the service is now fully operational, allowing eligible users to submit refund requests through a dedicated online process. This replaces older, slower methods and helps avoid errors or delays typical of paper-based submissions.
This change comes as part of the DGFiP (Direction générale des Finances publiques) ongoing effort to enhance fiscal digital tools. It follows previous updates such as expanding electronic invoicing, accessible tax simulation tools, and improved double authentication measures for user security. For those entitled to a refund, this means less paperwork and faster outcomes. Here’s what businesses need to know:
- It’s now mandatory to use the online procedure to request reimbursements for excise duties on fuel paper submissions are no longer accepted.
- The newly launched platform automatically validates eligibility and guides users step by step through the reimbursement process.
Behind this rollout is a broader push by impots.gouv and DGFiP to modernize tax services for both professionals and individuals. Other recent initiatives include digital reporting tools for urban planning taxes, improved user authentication via email codes, and more flexible options for declaring asset transfers and manual donations. As of mid-July 2025, the Chorus Pro electronic invoicing system was also confirmed to remain the standard platform for public-sector billing through 2026, reinforcing the government’s commitment to digital transformation.
Overall, this new refund service reflects the continued modernization of French tax administration making life easier for taxpayers and improving the efficiency of the system.
