EU VAT Collection via OSS & IOSS (2021–2025)
Since the implementation of the One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) schemes in 2021, the European Union has collected approximately €88 billion in VAT from cross-border e-commerce transactions.
Key Highlights:
- €88 billion in VAT collected through OSS and IOSS systems.
- These schemes simplify VAT reporting for businesses selling goods and services across EU borders.
- The majority of VAT was collected via:
- Union OSS: €57 billion
- Non-Union OSS: €6.3 billion
- Import OSS: €24 billion
- Over 170,000 businesses have registered under OSS/IOSS, with around 20,000 new registrations in 2024 alone.
- The data supports the EU’s broader VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative, aimed at modernizing VAT systems and improving compliance.
Source: taxheaven.gr
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