- The Swedish government has proposed expanding the Tax Agency’s powers to combat VAT fraud.
- Stricter VAT registration controls would include in-person appearances, biometric data collection, and expanded authority to refuse or revoke registrations.
- The Tax Agency could immediately invalidate VAT numbers in the EU’s VIES system if fraud risk is detected.
- VAT refunds could be delayed pending audits if tax evasion is suspected.
- The measures are pending parliamentary approval and could take effect July 1.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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