- ETAF welcomed the EU’s efforts to modernize VAT rules for the travel and tourism sector.
- ETAF criticized the current Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) for causing legal uncertainty, distorting competition, and disadvantaging EU operators.
- ETAF supports limiting TOMS to B2C transactions and excluding B2B activities to restore VAT neutrality.
- ETAF called for greater harmonization, clearer definitions, and alignment with EU environmental and competitiveness goals.
- The public consultation closed with 244 responses, mostly from companies in Germany and Austria, and ETAF’s input is expected to influence further VAT reform.
Source: vatabout.com
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