VAT reform in the EU : VIDA approval delayed
The vote of the ECOFIN on the European VAT reform was expected on Tuesday 14/05. Blocked by one of the member states, the reform will need a new agreement. The updated version of the reform […]
Fiscal history of books : reduced EU VAT rates
On this World Book Day, we go through the recent ruling from the French tax administration clarifying the VAT rate applicable to certain works with an incidental editorial contribution, such as the elements of an […]
World Art Day 2024 : arts and taxes
On the 15th of April are celebrated the fine arts, in honour of the day of birth of Leonardo Da Vinci. Since its establishment in 2012 by the International Association of Art, the event deems […]
Major EU VAT fraud : estimated amounts for 2023
Published on 01/03/2024, the annual report of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) estimates €11.5 billion financial damage linked to the cross-border EU VAT fraud, with 339 active investigations. This amount represents a significant increase compared […]
Import VAT : cross-border shipments
Despite the increasing development of telecommunications, we are still sending letters, postcards or personal packages on occasion of some special events. The shipments are much more common in the business world: The impact of VAT […]
Remote VAT : telecom, broadcasting & e-services
On the occasion of the 24th edition of the World Days without phone launched in 2001 by Phil Marso and dedicated this year to the impact of social media on our lives, we recall in […]
CESOP 2024 : New EU Reporting Obligation
On January 1st 2024 came into effect a New Reporting Obligation for the EU Payment Service Providers : Being a part of the legislative anti-fraud package adopted by the European Commission in 2020, CESOP is a […]