- ETAF supports the European Commission’s initiative to modernize VAT rules for the travel and tourism sector.
- ETAF believes the current Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) is outdated, creates legal uncertainty, and distorts competition.
- ETAF recommends clarifying TOMS, limiting it to B2C supplies, and excluding MICE and other B2B transactions.
- ETAF calls for harmonized VAT treatment for passenger transport across Member States to reduce complexity and ensure fairness.
- ETAF urges alignment of VAT policy with EU environmental and competitiveness goals, simplifying compliance for cross-border operators.
Source: etaf.tax
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