Dutch Company Director Fined €72,000 for Complicity in VAT Fraud with Chinese Enterprises

• A BV acting as a fiscal representative for Chinese companies was fined 72000 euros for aiding in VAT fraud.
• The BV provides fiscal advice and services to companies outside the EU, including Chinese firms selling goods in the EU.
• The BV handles import declarations, VAT returns, and goods transportation for these companies.
• An inspection revealed discrepancies in delivery addresses and VAT numbers, indicating potential VAT fraud.
• Goods were delivered across Europe, often not matching the declared VAT identification numbers.
• The BV facilitated the import of goods into the Netherlands without paying VAT, then transported them to other EU countries.
• The inspector imposed additional tax assessments and fines on the Chinese companies for intentionally not paying VAT.

Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl

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