The European Commission wants to further digitize the VAT system in Europe with a system of real-time electronic invoicing to combat fraud. Under the new plan, operators of online passenger and short-stay platforms such as Airbnb and Uber will be responsible for collecting and remitting VAT from small businesses or individual hosts and drivers who do not do so themselves.
Source Taxence
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