A new VAT system that was introduced to cover online shopping purchases within the European Union (EU) has raised revenue of €1.9 billion in its first six months.
New figures from the European Commission show member states benefited by the amount – equivalent to €3.8 billion across a full year – between the system commencing on 1st July and 31st December last year.
Source Innovate Tax
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