Cash payment
Only those who have made themselves known and registered three days prior to the sale may bid – Bank details are mandatory, as are any documents required to comply with AML/CFT regulations.
Buyer’s commission:
In addition to the hammer price, buyers shall pay the following fees and taxes per lot, on a non-degressive basis: 12% inclusive of VAT (10% excluding VAT + 20% VAT).
VAT regime:
Transactions relating to auctions are subject to the margin-based VAT regime at a rate of 20% (except for books, which are subject to the reduced rate of 5.5%).
Pursuant to the 7th VAT Directive applicable from 1 January 1995, the conditions for
VAT refunds apply as follows:
1 - Lot exported to a country outside the European Union
Additional charges, as well as VAT on commissions and additional charges, may be refunded to the non-EU-resident in the EU upon presentation of proof of export outside the EU, including copy no. 3 of the customs export document, and provided that such export took place within two months of the date of the sale. The auction house must be listed as the consignor on the said customs document.
2 - Lot exported to an EU Member State
VAT on commissions and additional charges may be refunded to the EU successful bidder who provides an intra-Community VAT number and proof of delivery from France to another Member State, within one month of the date of the sale (after this period, no refund will be possible).
Terms of payment:
Payment is to be made in cash for the full price, including fees and taxes. The successful bidder may pay by the following means:
- Cash up to €1,000 including fees and taxes for French nationals, and for
French or foreign professionals.
- Up to €15,000 including fees and taxes for foreign nationals upon presentation of a valid passport.
- VISA or MASTERCARD credit card.
- Cheque made payable to DOUTREBENTE & ASSOCIES.
- Bank transfer (bank details provided to the successful bidder). All costs associated with the transfer shall be borne by the purchaser.
However, if the purchaser fails to pay within one month, they shall be liable for penalties relating to the flat-rate tax on the sale or export of precious metals, jewellery, works of art, collectibles or antiques.
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML-CTF):
Pursuant to Article L. 561-2, 14° of the Monetary and Financial Code, the obligations relating to AML/CFT apply to DOUTREBENTE & ASSOCIES in its capacity as an operator of voluntary sales for any transaction or series of related transactions amounting to €10,000 or more.
The successful bidder and/or their representative, where applicable, undertakes to provide, voluntarily and in good faith, all documents necessary to establish their identity. Depending on the circumstances, the auctioneer may be subject to enhanced due diligence requirements, in which case the successful bidder and/or their representative, where applicable, undertakes to answer any questions necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Late payment penalties:
Late payment penalties will apply if the sums due are settled after the day following the sale. The rate will be equal to the interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its most recent refinancing operation plus 10 percentage points.
Late payment penalties are payable without the need for a reminder.
Any auction invoice remaining unpaid to DOUTREBENTE & ASSOCIES or
subject to late payment is liable to be recorded in the TEMIS database.
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