EU member states may introduce a reduced rate of sales tax on supplies of certain categories of products. They are free to apply the reduced rate selectively, but there must be no conflict with the principle of fiscal neutrality.
- Reduced rate provided that there is no conflict with the principle of fiscal neutrality
- Specific goods
- Distinction between medicines and medical devices
- Consequences of distinguishing medicines and medical devices
Source: www.taxence.nl
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