ViDA: Implementation Dialogue on Taxation with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

Upcoming Implementation Dialogue on Taxation with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, scheduled for Tuesday, 28 October 2025, from 09:00 to 12:00 CET:

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Purpose of the Dialogue

This event is a high-level forum for Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to engage with stakeholders—primarily businesses and organizations—on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package. The goal is to gather feedback and insights to ensure the legislation is implemented effectively and responsively across the EU. [taxation-c….europa.eu]

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Agenda Overview

• 09:30–10:00: Welcome coffee
• 10:05–10:10: Opening remarks by Commissioner Hoekstra
• 10:10–11:00: Session 1 – Challenges in Implementing ViDA
  • Focus on practical difficulties businesses face
  • Discussion on reducing fragmentation and improving communication
• 11:00–11:50: Session 2 – Realising the Benefits of ViDA
  • Exploration of automation, compliance improvements, and future enhancements
• 11:50–12:00: Concluding remarks [taxation-c….europa.eu]

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ViDA Package – Key Elements

The ViDA package comprises three legislative pillars:

• Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR):
  • Mandatory e-invoicing for cross-border B2B transactions from 1 July 2030
  • Aims to reduce VAT fraud by up to €11 billion annually
  • Harmonizes reporting systems across Member States [taxation-c….europa.eu]
• Platform Economy:
  • Platforms in short-term accommodation and passenger transport must collect and remit VAT when users don’t
  • New place-of-supply rules and SME exceptions apply
  • Implementation starts 1 July 2028, with optional delay to 1 January 2030 [taxation-c….europa.eu]
• Single VAT Registration (SVR):
  • Expands the One Stop Shop (OSS) model
  • Simplifies VAT compliance for cross-border B2C transactions
  • Key reforms and reverse charge mechanisms begin 1 July 2028 [taxation-c….europa.eu]

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⚠️ Implementation Risks & Mitigation

The European Commission has identified several risks:

• IT readiness across Member States
• Divergent national requirements (e.g., “gold plating”)
• Delayed publication of technical specifications
• Platform compliance burdens
• SVR rollout challenges

Mitigation strategies include:

• Step-by-step implementation plans
• Regular checkpoints and retro-planning
• Communication campaigns and stakeholder engagement
• IT capacity building via the Fiscalis Programme and VAT Expert Group (VEG) [taxation-c….europa.eu]

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Additional Resources

• Event page and agenda [taxation-c….europa.eu]
• ViDA Implementation Strategy Document [taxation-c….europa.eu]

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