Is Just Eat's commission subject to VAT?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Yes. In France, Just Eat's commission is a service billed before tax, with VAT at the standard 20% rate added on top. A VAT-registered business can usually deduct that VAT on its own return. Just Eat France does not publish a single public commission rate: it is set in your contract. With your own site it is 0% commission. Updated October 2026.
- Just Eat's commission is billed ex-VAT, with 20% VAT added on top.
- A VAT-registered business can usually deduct the VAT on the commission.
- Just Eat France publishes no single rate: it is in your contract.
- VAT also applies to other platforms (Uber Eats, Deliveroo) on their fees.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan, including Free at $0 (50 orders a month); Lite $17/month, Pro $39/month.
Zero commission, a clear invoice
Menuthere gives you an ordering website, printable QR codes and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, with 0% commission on every order and a Free plan to start. You pay a subscription, not a commission with VAT added.
How does VAT apply to the commission?
A platform's commission is payment for a service, so it is billed before tax, with VAT at the standard 20% rate added on top. On an invoice you see the ex-VAT commission and then the VAT. If your restaurant is VAT-registered, you can usually reclaim that VAT on your return, as with your other business purchases.
| Line | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Platform commission | Service, ex-VAT | Set in contract |
| VAT on the commission | 20% | On top of the commission |
| Total commission cost | Ex-VAT + VAT | What you pay |
| Reclaimable VAT | If VAT-registered | Usually deductible |
What is Just Eat's commission rate?
Just Eat France does not publish a single public rate; it is negotiated and set in your contract, and can vary by plan and delivery type. Ask for the exact rate, the basis it applies to, and the VAT in writing before signing. Unlike a flat subscription, a commission grows with your sales, and VAT is added each time.
- Ask for the rate and whether it applies to the gross or net total.
- Check the VAT line on your monthly invoice.
- Compare the cost at 100 orders to a flat subscription.
- Keep your invoices for deductible VAT.
How do I reduce what I pay?
Many restaurants keep the platforms for discovery and send regulars to their own commission-free link. On your own site you pay a flat fee and 0% commission, and card payment goes to your gateway. On Menuthere's Free plan there is no subscription up to 50 orders a month.
- A printable QR code on tables and packaging.
- A commission-free ordering site under your name.
- Your WhatsApp number, so regulars reorder in a chat.
- The link in your Instagram and Facebook bio.
Who this is a good fit for
- Owners who want to understand the real cost of a platform order, VAT included.
- Those who keep accounts and want to know what is deductible.
- Places that want a flat subscription rather than a variable commission.
Who this is not for
- A brand-new place with no customer base: Just Eat's marketplace can bring the first orders while you build your own channel.
- An owner who wants to delegate delivery entirely; your own system means your own or a courier's delivery.
Common follow-up questions
Can I deduct the VAT on Just Eat's commission?
Usually yes, if your restaurant is VAT-registered. The 20% VAT billed on the commission is reclaimable like your other business purchases. Keep the invoices and check with your accountant.
Do other platforms also add VAT?
Yes. Uber Eats and Deliveroo also bill their fees ex-VAT, with 20% VAT on top. The principle is the same: the commission is a service subject to standard French VAT.
With my own site, is there a commission subject to VAT?
With Menuthere there is no commission: you pay a subscription. Card fees are billed by your payment gateway, not by Menuthere, and the Free plan is $0.
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Sources (2)
- Just Eat France (ordering and delivery platform), Just Eat, read October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 26 October 2026