- The European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal has not yet reached an agreement after one year.
- The proposal includes a single VAT registration for businesses across the EU, VAT rules for the platform economy, and digital reporting obligations.
- The proposal requires unanimous agreement from all 27 member states.
- Changes have been proposed to the initial ViDA package and are being incorporated into further discussions.
- The element with the largest support is the simplification measures for a single VAT registration, allowing businesses to operate across borders within the EU.
- The proposal includes the setup of a new special scheme for transfers of stock and expanding the scope of the Union One Stop Shop.
- The proposal aims to reduce the need for taxpayers to register outside their country of establishment.
Source: www2.deloitte.com
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