- European Commission proposes to authorize Latvia to continue using reverse charge mechanism for timber supplies
- This authorization would be in place until 2026
- Reverse charge mechanism shifts responsibility for VAT payment from supplier to customer
- Latvia has been using this mechanism to combat VAT fraud in timber sector
Source: research.ibfd.org
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