EU Considers VAT Changes for Tourism and Transport Services to Ensure Fair Taxation

• The European Commission is considering changes to the VAT directive.
• The changes will affect taxation of tourism and transport services.
• The Commission finds tax privileges for international air and sea transport unfair.
• It is also considering changing the place of taxation for tourism services.
• Last week, the Commission announced consultations on the VAT directive amendment.
• The changes will mainly impact travel agencies and passenger transport services.
• The project will be published next year, focusing on ecology and fair VAT revenue distribution.
• The new ideas are controversial, with differing interests across industries.
• There are also differences in land transport taxation levels across countries.

Source: podatki.gazetaprawna.pl

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