Last updated 2026-06-27
Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund
Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund is the France form for reclaiming over-withheld dividend tax above your treaty rate. It is filed via France — PRRAS RCM (with Form 5000 residence certificate), issued by the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP). The deadline is 31 December of the 2nd year after the income was paid. You will need a certificate of tax residence and your dividend vouchers.
What is Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund?
Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund is used to claim a France withholding tax refund. France withholds 12.8% on dividends paid to non-residents; treaty-country investors can recover the excess above their treaty rate. See the full France withholding tax guide.
How to file Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund
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Confirm your eligibility
Use Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund if you received France income that was withheld above the rate due under your tax treaty.
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Gather your documents
Obtain a certificate of tax residence from your home country and your dividend vouchers showing the gross amount and tax withheld.
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Complete Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund
Fill in the form with your income and tax-withheld figures. Tax Reclaim can pre-fill it from your dividend data.
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Submit before the deadline
File via France — PRRAS RCM (with Form 5000 residence certificate). Deadline: 31 December of the 2nd year after the income was paid.
Frequently asked questions
Is Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund an official form I can file directly?
Yes — this fills the official template. Sign it and submit it as-is via France — PRRAS RCM (with Form 5000 residence certificate).
What is the deadline for Formulaire 5001 — French WHT Refund?
31 December of the 2nd year after the income was paid. Missing the deadline means the over-withheld tax is permanently lost.
Do I need a certificate of tax residence?
Yes. The Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) requires a certificate of tax residence from your home country to grant the reduced treaty rate.
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