Latvia European Commission refused to approve a request by Latvia to introduce an anti-VAT fraud domestic reverse charge mechanism, which would have applied to sales of consumer electronics and electrical household appliances. 29 January 201842 views1 min read via Latvia – European Commission Objection – VAT International | News – http://www.vatinternational.com/news/index.php?post/Latvia-European-Commission-Objection Fraud / Tax evasion Latvia – Rejection of request to extend reverse charge mechanism application Latvia – As of 1 January 2018 the reverse charge will apply to all construction services and supplies of construction products.