France – Publication of a new decree on the conditions of accreditation of a tax representative
On April 20th, 2022, the new Executive Order 2022-589 on the procedures for issuing and revoking tax representative certification was issued. An application for accreditation must be made for each taxable person that the tax representative needs to represent. Each application must be accompanied by the following items: the unique identification number of the fiscal…
European Union – New taxation rules for virtual classroom events
On April 5th, 2022, the Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 is published and amends the Directive 2006/112/EC which governs the intra-Community VAT. Among the changes adopted, a new taxation rule concerning events (conferences, congresses, training courses, etc.) given in virtual classrooms. Articles 53 and 54, for taxable and non-taxable persons respectively, provide that the supply of…
Bulgaria – Extension of the 9% reduced rate to certain products for infants
Since Frebruary 18, 2022 until December 31, 2022, the reduced rate of 9% applies to certain milk formulas and medical dietetic foods for infants.
Poland – Reduction of VAT rate for certain products and sectors
The government has announced a reduction to the VAT rate applicable to certain products and sectors: Electricity: application of the reduced VAT rate of 5%. Gas: application of the 0% VAT rate Certain meats, fish, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, cereals and beverages: the VAT rate is reduced from 5% to 0%. This temporary reduction in…