Taxable persons and non-taxable legal entities likely to benefit from the provisions of 2° of I of Article 256 bis may, at their request, pay the tax on their intra-Community acquisitions.
The option takes effect on the first day of the month in which it is exercised. It must cover a period expiring on 31 December of the second year following that in which it was exercised. It is renewed by tacit agreement, for periods of two calendar years, unless notice of termination is given before the expiry of each period.