- European Commission proposes VAT waiver on EU defence investments
- Aimed at strengthening industrial pillar of EU’s defence readiness
- New proposals include VAT waiver for EU defence equipment
- Member States to allow jointly procured and owned defence equipment to benefit from exemption
- Proposal includes increased funding rate, simplified procurement procedures, and VAT exemption
- Member States can issue bonds for financing long-term armament programs
- SEAP considered international organization for issuing waivers and bonds
Source: etaf.tax
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