Insurance

Increase in the contribution to the Guarantee Fund for Victims of Terrorism and Other Crimes

Publié le 07 août 2026 - Mise à jour le 13 août 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

The contribution to the Victims of Terrorism and Other Offenses Guarantee Fund (VTIF) will increase in January 2027. Public Service explains.

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The mandatory contribution to the FGTI, commonly known as the « attack tax », will increase in January 2027. The Order of 24 July 2026 sets its new amount. This will increase by €2, from €6.50 to €8.50 per year.

What is the purpose of this guarantee fund?

Established in 1986, the Guarantee Fund for Victims of Terrorism and Other Crimes (FGTI) is used to compensate victims of terrorism, injured or shocked, as long as they were in the danger zone at the time of the attack, as well as the relatives of those who died in the attack. It compensates for the physical, moral and economic damage and special exceptional damage suffered by victims of terrorist acts.

The Fund also participates in the compensation of victims of ordinary crimes (assault, rape, domestic violence, homicide..).)

FYI  

The FGTI is a pillar of the French victim care model, recognized in Europe. It supports tens of thousands of victims of crime every year and has also transformed itself to deal with the unprecedented wave of attacks that our country has experienced since 2015, strengthening its proximity to victims and accompanying them throughout their reconstruction journey.

How is the « attack tax » collected?

The contribution to the Guarantee Fund for Victims of Terrorist Acts and Other Crimes is levied on most insurance contracts covering material assets of individuals, professionals and the agricultural sector.

For individuals, this contribution to the ITGF is deducted from insurance contracts:

  • housing;
  • motor vehicle;
  • boat, etc.

For professionals, this contribution to the ITGF is deducted from insurance:

  • commercial premises;
  • offices;
  • professional equipment, etc.

For the agricultural sector, the contribution to the ITGF is levied on insurance:

  • agricultural buildings;
  • agricultural machinery;
  • material, equipment, etc.

Please note

The increased contribution to the ITGF will contribute in part to the financial recovery of the fund, which is facing a structural increase in the cost of personal injury compensation. Over the past decade, the average cost of compensation has increased by about 4 per cent per annum, excluding inflation, which is compounded by the effect of inflation.

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