- UK and Italy have reached a reciprocity agreement for VAT refunds via the 13th Directive
- Effective from February 7, 2024, with retroactive application from January 1, 2021
- The agreement aims to streamline cross-border transactions and reduce administrative burdens for businesses in both countries
- UK businesses can now claim VAT incurred in Italy even if not VAT-registered
- Prior to the agreement, UK businesses faced complex procedures to claim VAT refunds in Italy
- The agreement allows for a foreseen procedure for submitting VAT refund claims
- The retroactive application of the agreement extends benefits to claims dating back to the beginning of 2021
- The practical implementation of the retroactive aspect is pending further clarification from Italian tax offices.
Source: marosavat.com
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