How do I find my numéro fiscal?

Your numéro fiscal is your French tax identification number. It is a 13-digit personal identifier used for tax procedures in France and to access your account on Accueil impots.gouv.fr

You can find your number:

  • on the first page of your income tax return

  • on official tax documents such as your tax notice (avis d’impôt)

Why Wise needs this number?

We ask for your numéro fiscal to verify your tax information and to meet local regulatory and tax-reporting requirements in France.

Numéro fiscal is the official number used to identify a person in tax procedures, so tax-related records and communications can be matched to the correct individual. You can learn more here

How do I find my numéro fiscal?

You can usually find your Numéro fiscal in one of these places:

  • Your latest income tax return

  • Your tax notices (income tax, property tax, etc.)

I've lost my numéro fiscal

You can request your number online or by phone.

Request online

If you cannot find your numéro fiscal on your documents:

  1. Go to Accueil impots.gouv.fr

  2. Open connexion à l’espace Finances publiques

  3. Click Numéro fiscal oublié ?

  4. Enter:

    • the email address linked to your tax account

    • your date of birth

    • and, if your mobile number is already validated, the SMS code

  5. Your numéro fiscal will then be sent to you by email.

Request by phone

You will need to contact your centre des Finances publiques. They will verify your identity and help you retrieve your numéro fiscal.

I've never filed taxes in France

If you never filed taxes in France you may not have a numéro fiscal yet.

You will need to contact your centre des Finances publiques. They will verify your identity and help you retrieve your numéro fiscal.

To do this, follow the steps above for Request by phone.

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