- EU member states have agreed on new VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods and import VAT.
- Foreign traders or platforms will be liable for import VAT and VAT on distance sales in the destination member state.
- The changes encourage the use of the VAT import one-stop-shop (IOSS).
- IOSS simplifies VAT declaration and payment for goods imported into the EU.
- VAT payments are made upfront, protecting tax revenues and increasing compliance.
- The burden of VAT collection shifts from customers to platforms.
- The Council needs to approve the draft legislation after input from the European Parliament.
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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