EU IOSS data exchange 2025
Proposals as part of VAT in the Digital Age ViDA reforms to reduce fraud As part of the EU VAT in the Digital Age ViDA reforms, it has been proposed that there will be more transaction data exchanges to help reduce problems on Import One-Stop
EU states e-invoicing derogation
Which EU states have applied and obtained an e-invoicing derogation Under current European Union VAT Directive rules, member states may not mandate the use of electronic invoices in place of paper invoices. However, they may apply to the European Commission for a temporary derogation from
ECJ VAT hearings transferred to General Court
1st October 2024: Preliminary hearings of certain VAT, excise and customs cases redirected to General Court The EU Parliament and Council of the EU have agreed to that VAT cases may initially be heard at the European General Court to free-up time for the Court
EU VAT Deductibility – complexities & risks
Deducting VAT in EU VAT returns: complexity of rules; varying application by member states; partial deductibility; timings of deductions; and administrative obligations In a crowded field of complexity, VAT deductibility is most challenging area of EU (and global!) compliance. The premise of VAT neutrality, businesses
EU VAT on charitable donated goods reforms
The €71 billion issue: EC progressing talks to reform VAT relief on donations of goods The European Environmental Bureau estimated €71 billion of unsold electronics and clothing are destroyed each year in the EU. This is unsold goods dumped into landfill because this is cheaper
Platform VAT deemed supplier policy peaked?
Operational challenges & market risks mean we may see retreat from full liability, deemed supplier VAT obligations for marketplaces The introduction of deemed supplier VAT obligations for online marketplaces has created a range of challenges for both the platforms themselves and the wider ecosystem of
EU ViDA countries needing e-invoicing pre-clearance modifications
2035 VAT in the Digital Age requires states with existing domestic e-invoicing to harmonise The latest draft of EU VAT in the Digital Age required member states with existing domestic B2B and B2C e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements to adapt their regimes by January 2035
EU Parliament e-commerce import VAT proposals briefing
Parliament comments on EC IOSS threshold removal proposal The European Parliament has produced a briefing on the European Commissions proposals for e-commerce import VAT reforms. This includes: Removal of IOSS €150 threshold reporting limit Extend deemed supplier obligations for marketplaces facilitating consignments exceeding €150 Removal
EU review of VAT on Vouchers
European Commission issues evaluation of voucher VAT rules The European Commission (EC) has issued its review of the application of VAT rules on the use of vouchers across the 27 member states. This follows the introduction of harmonisation VAT voucher rules in January 2019. The