The EU publishes a new VAT rate database
It is a comprehensive overview of standard and reduced VAT rates in Europe. This database will become useful for online sellers once OSS enters into force.
16 October, 2020
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Explanatory notes on OSS
The EU Commission published several clarifications and additional information about the e-commerce VAT package that will be introduced in July 2021.
6 October, 2020
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Landmark ECJ case impacting VAT rules on toll manufacturing
The ECJ has provided further clarifications on the concept of fixed establishment in transactions involving processing services on goods owned by foreign non-established businesses.
8 June, 2020
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Reverse charge on VAT: Mechanism, rules and Possible Scenarios
This article explains the meaning of reverse charge and the different scenarios where this mechanism applies.
14 May, 2020
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VAT on dropshipping and E-commerce: EU Companies Obligations
This article describes the VAT treatment and VAT obligations of e-commerce companies selling goods to private individuals across the EU. By private individuals we mean customers that are not registered for VAT.
12 May, 2020
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OSS on distance sales postponed until July 2021
The VAT e-commerce package implementation date has been delayed from 1 January to 1 July 2021.
11 May, 2020
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EU Commission VAT resources: A link to everything
The EU Commission recently published a summary of all resources from Member States webpages on VAT materials.
3 May, 2020
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Coronavirus: Contingency plans for your VAT compliance team
This article provides examples, scenarios and proposed actions to draft your contingency plan against Coronavirus.
15 March, 2020
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Coronavirus (Covid-19): Overview of VAT measures in Europe
Most European countries are introducing some form of tax simplifications against the financial disadvantages of Coronavirus.
13 March, 2020
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The European Parliament reviews the initiative on controlling credit card companies
The European Union is exploring new measures to tackle VAT fraud in the online selling industry
15 January, 2020
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Overview of implementation status of the VAT quick fixes
The European Commission published a list transposition laws indicating the status of the implementation of the VAT Quick fixes in 2020.
15 January, 2020
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New commodity codes in the EU in 2020
The EU updated the list of CN codes for customs and intra-EU purposes in 2020
15 January, 2020