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TAX MAG: VAT news in Europe

Keep up with the latest Intra-Community and European VAT news, decoded by our experts.

Sie haben Ihre Umsatzsteuerpflichten in einem Mitgliedstaat der Europäischen Union (EU) nicht rechtzeitig erfüllt und befürchten, dass die Behörden Ihnen Säumniszuschläge auferlegen werden? Überprüfen Sie, welche Verjährungsfristen in jedem der…
4 May 2022
So you didn't complete your VAT obligations on time in an EU Member State, and you're worried the authorities will apply late penalties? Check the limitation periods that apply in…

Finland – Consideration of rate changes on certain products

Finland plans to increase the rate from 10% to 14% for the following products and services: Books Access to certain cultural and sporting events film screenings pharmaceutical products Conversely, the government plans to reduce the rate from 24% to 14% for the following products:  pads  diapers To date, the measure has not yet been adopted,...
25 June 2023

Cyprus – New 3% VAT rate planned in Cyprus

A proposal has been published to introduce a 3% VAT rate in Cyprus. If adopted by the Council of Ministers, this rate should apply to : books, magazines and similar products (physical or electronic media) stairs, elevators and wheelchairs for the disabled orthopedic appliances street cleaning and dog collection services, wastewater disposal and treatment at...
10 May 2023
Check the risks involved and the late payment interest applied in case you have not fulfilled your VAT obligations in time in a state of the European Union.

Portugal – application of the 0% VAT rate to certain basic necessities

Portugal now applies a 0% VAT rate to 44 so-called basic necessities. These are food products, fruits (pears, apples, bananas, etc.), vegetables (onions, tomatoes, broccoli, etc.), fish (cod, sardines, hake, etc.), meats(beef, chicken, turkey, etc.) and other products(eggs, butter, etc.) The measure takes effect in April 2023 and expires on October 31, 2023.
Country Briefs
25 April 2023

Czech Republic – Rate change planned for 2024

The Czech Republic is considering consolidating the two reduced VAT rates of 15% and 10% into a single rate of 14% or 13%. The standard rate would remain at 21%. The 15% VAT rate currently applies to certain books, medical products and foodstuffs. The 10% VAT rate applies to certain pharmaceutical products, cultural events, catering...
Country Briefs
16 April 2023

France – Change to get an EORI number

The European regulation stipulates that every importer/exporter in the European Union must obtain an EORI number in order to complete customs formalities. This number is attached to the legal entity (the SIREN number). Until now, France has been an exception by assigning EORI numbers on the basis of the establishments of a legal entity (the...
Country Briefs
6 April 2023
Your company may be exempt from VAT, depending on its turnover: check the thresholds for basic VAT exemption in Europe.