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
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
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
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
EU member states’ control of input VAT deductibility means the full single EU VAT return evades us With the impending further extension of the One-Stop Shop VAT return in July 2027 via VAT in the Digital Age, why not tackle the final barrier to the
Simplified Triangulation – What if middleman / intermediary party has VAT number in other states? Who is responsible for transport? Triangulation still permitted? For businesses with complex cross-border chain supplies and ‘middleman’ or intermediary parties, Triangulation is a useful simplification to reduce the numbers of
2025: Small company VAT thresholds; online events VAT rules; and VAT rate freedoms The 27 member states of the European Union are expected to implement three major changes to their VAT rules by 1 January 2025. These exclude the proposed EU VAT in the Digital
First phase of EC estimate of losses due to missing trader intracommunity report The European Commission has published the first phase report on its attempt to quantify the value of missing trader intra-community VAT fraud. This involves criminals initiating declaring zero-rating on sales of goods
Belgium assumes Presidency of Council of EU Jan 2024 committing to progress VAT in the Digital Age, Customs reforms and direct tax work Belgium will take-up the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 January 2024 for six months. Belgium is
ECON votes for Directive changes as part of wider March 2028 Customs & VAT reforms On 24th October 2023, the EU Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs committee (ECON) voted in favour of two amendments to the VAT Directive 2006/112/EC. These two reforms are
