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Direction generale des Finances publiques
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Direction générale des Finances publiques
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impots.gouv.fr
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Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) is the French state's central tax administration and public accounting authority, operating under the Ministere de l'Economie, des Finances et de la Souverainete Industrielle et Numerique. It is responsible for collecting taxes (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, property taxes, wealth tax) on behalf of the state and local authorities, managing public accounting for the state, local authorities, and public establishments, and delivering taxpayer services to French residents, businesses, and partenaires economiques. In 2025, DGFiP processed 212 billion euros of VAT declarations and 96 billion euros of production taxes were collected in 2024, illustrating the scale of fiscal throughput under its mandate.

DGFiP delivers services through a multi-channel platform anchored on impots.gouv.fr, with two core gateways: Espace Finances publiques for individuals and Espace Professionnel for businesses. Built around this portal are products including Prélèvement à la source (pay-as-you-earn withholding), GMBI for property tax management, PayFiP for local public bill payment, an API catalog, and the upcoming Facturation électronique platform connecting to 101 state-approved platforms via the Public Invoice Portal (PPF). The agency employs over 100,000 agents distributed across Centres des Finances Publiques, the France Services inter-ministerial network, municipal offices, and proximity payment points (buralistes), supplemented by a national telephone platform of 800 agents across 20 contact centers.

DGFiP does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded through public budget allocations and its services are free at the point of use. Its "revenue" streams (tax collection, public accounting, digital economy taxation) are instruments of state fiscal policy rather than commercial monetization. Recent strategic positioning emphasizes mandatory electronic invoicing from September 2026, an internal AI assistant deployed to 3,000 agents in 2025, and international technical cooperation including an agreement with Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (December 2025).

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Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) is the French state's central tax administration and public accounting authority, collecting taxes and delivering digital and in-person fiscal services to French citizens, businesses, and local authorities.

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HeadquartersParis, France
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Serves global market

Offices2 records

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public tax administration, government revenue collection, electronic invoicing, public accounting services, property tax management
Industry5 codes
1Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration
CodeBPAIADAOPrimaryYes
2Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment
CodeBPAIADACPrimaryNo
3State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration
CodeBPAIABADPrimaryNo
4Withholding & Payroll Tax Administration
CodeBPAIADAIPrimaryNo
5Government & Public Sector Disbursements (Tax Refunds, Benefits)
CodeFSAMAKAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Public Finance Activities921130
  • Public Finance Activities92113
  • Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support9211
  • International Affairs92812
SIC code1 code
  • International Affairs9721
Product category
Government Tax Administration
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Revenue model3 records
1Tax Collection Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

DGFiP collects taxes on behalf of the French state including income tax, corporate tax, value-added tax, property taxes, and local taxes. Revenue is collected and managed for the national budget and local authorities.

impots.gouv.fr
2Public Accounting Management
TypeManaged Services
Description

Manages state accounting, local authority accounting, and public establishment accounting. Handles government payments, public receipts, and treasury operations.

impots.gouv.fr
3Taxation of Digital Economy
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Implements digital services taxes and measures to track and tax online revenue as part of modernized tax collection frameworks.

impots.gouv.fr
Marketing channels6 records

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
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1Standard tax services for all citizens
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
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Public tax services provided free of charge to citizens. Government-funded through taxation budget.

impots.gouv.fr
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DGFiP is the French government's central tax and public accounting administration. It assesses and collects taxes on behalf of the State (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, property taxes, IFI, local taxes), manages public accounting for the State, local authorities, and public establishments, and provides taxpayer services through its impots.gouv.fr portal, physical service points, and telephone platform. It also operates national databases (FICOBA, property registers) and is rolling out mandatory electronic invoicing through state-approved platforms and the Public Invoicing Portal.

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  • 82% citizen satisfaction rate per 2024 Delouvrier barometer
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DGFiP operates a unified platform-based digital tax administration system through its impots.gouv.fr portal, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of interconnected services. The core offering consists of the Espace Finances publiques (individual portal) and Espace Professionnel (business portal) which serve as the primary gateways for all tax services. Key integrated products include: Gérer mes biens immobiliers (GMBI) for property management, Prélèvement à la source for withholding tax collection, and the Facturation électronique platform for mandatory e-invoicing with approved platforms and the Public Invoicing Portal. Supporting services include PayFiP for bill payments, fiscal simulators for calculations, téléprocédures for online filings, quitus fiscal for vehicle clearances, and an open data/API program. The architecture follows a multi-segment approach serving Particuliers (individuals), Professionnels (businesses), Partenaires (partners including insurers, notaries, banks), and Collectivités (local governments).

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1Espace Finances publiques
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Partnership6 partners
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-12-10
Description

Technical cooperation agreement signed December 10, 2025 between DGFiP and Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service. Partnership focuses on digital transformation of Nigeria's tax administration, compliance management, data-driven enforcement, workforce development, and international taxation cooperation including BEPS and transfer pricing. Enables two-way knowledge exchange with Nigeria leveraging France's technology systems while France benefits from Nigeria's experience with rapid digital expansion.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

ANTS manages secure document issuance (vehicle registration) that integrates with DGFiP's quitus fiscal (tax clearance certificate) services for vehicles purchased in EU countries.

3Plateformes Agrees (Approved Electronic Invoicing Platforms)
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

101 private sector platforms approved by the State for electronic invoicing services. These platforms must demonstrate fiscal compliance, infrastructure security, data security, and technical interoperability with the Public Invoice Portal (PPF).

impots.gouv.fr
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Network of authorized tobacconists enabling proximity tax payments, allowing citizens to pay taxes up to 300 euros in cash or any amount by card at neighborhood locations.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Interministerial network of public service offices where DGFiP services are provided alongside other government services including France Titres, Allocations familiales, Assurance Maladie, Assurance retraite, and others.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

National cybersecurity agency collaborating with DGFiP on information system security, particularly following the February 2026 FICOBA database breach where 1.2 million account records were accessed.

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Direction generale des Finances publiques

Government Tax Administrationimpots.gouv.fr

Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) is the French state's central tax administration and public accounting authority, collecting taxes and delivering digital and in-person fiscal services to French citizens, businesses, and local authorities.

What Direction generale des Finances publiques does

Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) is the French state's central tax administration and public accounting authority, operating under the Ministere de l'Economie, des Finances et de la Souverainete Industrielle et Numerique. It is responsible for collecting taxes (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, property taxes, wealth tax) on behalf of the state and local authorities, managing public accounting for the state, local authorities, and public establishments, and delivering taxpayer services to French residents, businesses, and partenaires economiques. In 2025, DGFiP processed 212 billion euros of VAT declarations and 96 billion euros of production taxes were collected in 2024, illustrating the scale of fiscal throughput under its mandate.

DGFiP delivers services through a multi-channel platform anchored on impots.gouv.fr, with two core gateways: Espace Finances publiques for individuals and Espace Professionnel for businesses. Built around this portal are products including Prélèvement à la source (pay-as-you-earn withholding), GMBI for property tax management, PayFiP for local public bill payment, an API catalog, and the upcoming Facturation électronique platform connecting to 101 state-approved platforms via the Public Invoice Portal (PPF). The agency employs over 100,000 agents distributed across Centres des Finances Publiques, the France Services inter-ministerial network, municipal offices, and proximity payment points (buralistes), supplemented by a national telephone platform of 800 agents across 20 contact centers.

DGFiP does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded through public budget allocations and its services are free at the point of use. Its "revenue" streams (tax collection, public accounting, digital economy taxation) are instruments of state fiscal policy rather than commercial monetization. Recent strategic positioning emphasizes mandatory electronic invoicing from September 2026, an internal AI assistant deployed to 3,000 agents in 2025, and international technical cooperation including an agreement with Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (December 2025).

Direction generale des Finances publiques firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Direction generale des Finances publiques
Legal name
Direction générale des Finances publiques
Website
https://impots.gouv.fr
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) is the French state's central tax administration and public accounting authority, collecting taxes and delivering digital and in-person fiscal services to French citizens, businesses, and local authorities.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Direction generale des Finances publiques industry classification

Industry
Product category
Government Tax Administration
NAICS
Public Finance Activities (921130), Public Finance Activities (92113), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), International Affairs (92812)
SIC
International Affairs (9721)
akta.pro primary industry
Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO)
akta.pro secondary industries
Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC), State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD), Withholding & Payroll Tax Administration (BPAIADAI), Government & Public Sector Disbursements (Tax Refunds, Benefits) (FSAMAKAJ)

Keywords

  • Public tax administration
  • Government revenue collection
  • Electronic invoicing
  • Public accounting services
  • Property tax management

Where Direction generale des Finances publiques is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Paris
HQ country
France
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

Direction generale des Finances publiques business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Tax Collection Services: DGFiP collects taxes on behalf of the French state including income tax, corporate tax, value-added tax, property taxes, and local taxes. Revenue is collected and managed for the national budget and local authorities.
  2. Public Accounting Management: Manages state accounting, local authority accounting, and public establishment accounting. Handles government payments, public receipts, and treasury operations.
  3. Taxation of Digital Economy: Implements digital services taxes and measures to track and tax online revenue as part of modernized tax collection frameworks.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualStandard tax services for all citizens

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Direction generale des Finances publiques product offering

Product offering

Core offering

DGFiP is the French government's central tax and public accounting administration. It assesses and collects taxes on behalf of the State (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, property taxes, IFI, local taxes), manages public accounting for the State, local authorities, and public establishments, and provides taxpayer services through its impots.gouv.fr portal, physical service points, and telephone platform. It also operates national databases (FICOBA, property registers) and is rolling out mandatory electronic invoicing through state-approved platforms and the Public Invoicing Portal.

Product overview

DGFiP operates a unified platform-based digital tax administration system through its impots.gouv.fr portal, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of interconnected services. The core offering consists of the Espace Finances publiques (individual portal) and Espace Professionnel (business portal) which serve as the primary gateways for all tax services. Key integrated products include: Gérer mes biens immobiliers (GMBI) for property management, Prélèvement à la source for withholding tax collection, and the Facturation électronique platform for mandatory e-invoicing with approved platforms and the Public Invoicing Portal. Supporting services include PayFiP for bill payments, fiscal simulators for calculations, téléprocédures for online filings, quitus fiscal for vehicle clearances, and an open data/API program. The architecture follows a multi-segment approach serving Particuliers (individuals), Professionnels (businesses), Partenaires (partners including insurers, notaries, banks), and Collectivités (local governments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Espace Finances publiques

Quantifiable outcome

  • 82% citizen satisfaction rate per 2024 Delouvrier barometer
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Direction generale des Finances publiques

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Direction generale des Finances publiques technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Direction generale des Finances publiques partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

  • Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) - NigeriaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Technical cooperation agreement signed December 10, 2025 between DGFiP and Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service. Partnership focuses on digital transformation of Nigeria's tax administration, compliance management, data-driven enforcement, workforce development, and international taxation cooperation including BEPS and transfer pricing. Enables two-way knowledge exchange with Nigeria leveraging France's technology systems while France benefits from Nigeria's experience with rapid digital expansion.
  • Agence Nationale des Titres Securises (ANTS)coreTechnology or IntegrationANTS manages secure document issuance (vehicle registration) that integrates with DGFiP's quitus fiscal (tax clearance certificate) services for vehicles purchased in EU countries.
  • Plateformes Agrees (Approved Electronic Invoicing Platforms)coreTechnology or Integration101 private sector platforms approved by the State for electronic invoicing services. These platforms must demonstrate fiscal compliance, infrastructure security, data security, and technical interoperability with the Public Invoice Portal (PPF).
  • Tobacco Shops and Authorized Partners (Buralistes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of authorized tobacconists enabling proximity tax payments, allowing citizens to pay taxes up to 300 euros in cash or any amount by card at neighborhood locations.
  • France Services NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterministerial network of public service offices where DGFiP services are provided alongside other government services including France Titres, Allocations familiales, Assurance Maladie, Assurance retraite, and others.
  • ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Securite des Systemes d'Information)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cybersecurity agency collaborating with DGFiP on information system security, particularly following the February 2026 FICOBA database breach where 1.2 million account records were accessed.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direction generale des Finances publiques competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Direction generale des Finances publiques social profiles

Digital presence

Direction generale des Finances publiques compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Direction generale des Finances publiques financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Direction generale des Finances publiques leadership team

Management profile

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Direction generale des Finances publiques funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Direction generale des Finances publiques M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Direction generale des Finances publiques

What does Direction generale des Finances publiques do?

DGFiP is the French government's central tax and public accounting administration. It assesses and collects taxes on behalf of the State (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, property taxes, IFI, local taxes), manages public accounting for the State, local authorities, and public establishments, and provides taxpayer services through its impots.gouv.fr portal, physical service points, and telephone platform. It also operates national databases (FICOBA, property registers) and is rolling out mandatory electronic invoicing through state-approved platforms and the Public Invoicing Portal.

Is Direction generale des Finances publiques a public or private company?

Direction generale des Finances publiques is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Direction generale des Finances publiques founded?

Direction generale des Finances publiques was founded in -1. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Direction generale des Finances publiques based?

Direction generale des Finances publiques is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.

How does Direction generale des Finances publiques make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Tax Collection Services are the primary driver. The others are public Accounting Management and taxation of Digital Economy.

Does Direction generale des Finances publiques have an API?

Yes. DGFiP offers an API catalog (Offre d'API) to public actors and businesses. The API offerings include open data APIs and various programmatic interfaces for accessing fiscal data, services, and administrative procedures. Developer documentation is at www.impots.gouv.fr/les-api-de-la-dgfip.

What industry is Direction generale des Finances publiques in?

Direction generale des Finances publiques's product category is Government Tax Administration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIADAO, Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIADAC, Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment. Its NAICS code is 921130 and its SIC code is 9721.

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French News and Views in EnglishFrench tax data leak: victims will be informed this weekA cyberattack on France's tax authority, DGFiP, stole personal data from about 678,000 users, including names, addresses, and tax details. The DGFiP will notify affected taxpayers from Monday, and a criminal investigation has been opened. The stolen data could enable more convincing phishing attempts.Business RecorderFrench taxpayers’ data stolen in cyber attackHackers from the Zerobytes group stole data from the French General Direction of Public Finance (DGFiP) in two separate incidents during June and July. The breaches compromised the personal and financial details of at least 678,000 individuals and tax accounts, alongside information on 200,000 land registry accounts.Le Monde.frPiratage du fisc : l’Etat à nouveau victime d’une fuite de donnéesThe French Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed a data breach involving the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) on August 13, following a hacker's claim made on August 12. The incident involves personal data of French citizens stored via the Impots.gouv.fr platform, with the government acknowledging that it had disconnected the intruder from its network in late June without detecting the data extraction at that time.FinextraFrench taxpayers' data stolen in cyberattackFrench taxpayers’ data was stolen by a malicious actor in a June cyberattack reported by the French Finance Ministry. The attack compromised the General Direction of Public Finances, with allegations that nearly 700,000 taxpayer records were extracted. Further details about the stolen data and the number of impacted individuals will be disclosed as the investigation continues.ReutersFrench taxpayers' data stolen in cyber attack, French Finance Ministry saysThe French Finance Ministry confirmed that taxpayers' data was stolen in a cyberattack on the General Direction of Public Finances. Investigations verified the breach, with reports indicating approximately 700,000 individuals and professionals were affected. Affected users are expected to receive individual notifications regarding their specific data exposure.YahooFrench taxpayers' data stolen in cyber attack, French Finance Ministry saysThe French Finance Ministry confirmed that a cyberattack on the General Direction of Public Finances resulted in the theft of data belonging to approximately 700,000 taxpayers. Investigations verified that a malicious actor accessed and extracted this information in late June, prompting ongoing probes to determine the full scope of the breach. Affected individuals and professionals are expected to receive individual notifications detailing the compromised data and necessary precautionary measures.Channel NewsAsiaFrench taxpayers' data stolen in cyber attack, French Finance Ministry saysThe French Finance Ministry confirmed that taxpayers' data was stolen in a cyberattack on the General Direction of Public Finances in late June. Approximately 700,000 individuals and professional records were reportedly compromised by a malicious actor, though official investigations are ongoing to verify the exact scope. Affected users will receive individual notifications detailing the specific data accessed and recommended precautionary measures.Global Finance MagazineNigeria Modernizes Tax CollectionNigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with France's Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) to modernize its tax collection framework for the digital economy, helping the Federal Inland Revenue Service track and tax online revenue. The collaboration, signed ahead of Nigeria's new tax regime taking effect in January 2026, includes advisory support and technological capability enhancement while remaining under Nigeria's control. Nigeria's tax reform under four new laws signed by President Bola Tinubu in 2025 also reduced the corporate tax rate from 30% to 25% for medium and large firms, aiming to raise the country's tax-to-GDP ratio currently estimated at 9.4% to 13.5%.ProshareNigeria-France MOU on Taxation: Public Understanding, FIRS Clarification, and Analysts’ OpinionsOn December 10, 2025, Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) signed a memorandum of understanding with France's Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) for technical assistance and capacity building in tax administration, preparatory to FIRS transitioning into the Nigeria Revenue Service from January 2026. FIRS has issued clarifications stating the MoU is limited to knowledge sharing and advisory support without granting access to Nigerian taxpayer data or digital systems, but various civil society groups and opposition parties have raised concerns about potential risks to Nigeria's economic sovereignty and data security. Multiple stakeholders including the Northern Elders Forum, People's Redemption Party, and African Democratic Congress have called for the agreement's termination or full public disclosure of its contents.Vanguard NewsBetween FIRS-France DGFIP MoU: Separating facts from fictionsNigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France's Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) on December 10, 2025, a technical cooperation agreement that has sparked public controversy over concerns about potential foreign influence on Nigeria's fiscal architecture. The Federal Government has maintained that the MoU is strictly limited to capacity building and institutional learning, granting no access to Nigerian taxpayer data, digital platforms, or operational systems, and that existing Nigerian laws on data protection and national sovereignty remain fully applicable. The debate is framed as a test of institutional trust ahead of the formal transition from FIRS to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), scheduled for January 2026, with critics citing historical concerns about France's role in African fiscal systems and the government arguing that weak tax administration poses a greater sovereignty risk than international cooperation.