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Italy Introduces New Reverse Charge Mechanism for Logistics Sector VAT Compliance

  • Italy introduces new reverse charge mechanism for services in logistics sector
  • Law no. 207 of 30 December 2024 enacts article 17(6)(a-quinquies) of Presidential Decree no. 633/72
  • Italian Revenue Agency and Public Prosecutor scrutinizing operators in logistics sector for correct recovery of input VAT
  • Fraud involves contractors/subcontractors providing labour-intensive services and their customers
  • Main indicators of fraud include work contracts deploying own resources and failure to pay VAT
  • Italian Revenue Agency challenges recovery of input VAT and applies heavy penalties
  • New rule aims to reduce VAT gap in logistics sector and protect customers from fraud and criminal consequences

Source: kpmg.com

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