- The UK wants foreign sellers on digital marketplaces to pay VAT at the point of sale to reduce online tax avoidance.
- Tax experts say the plan may replace one loophole with another.
- Making marketplaces collect VAT could add administrative burdens and create double-taxation risks.
- Dishonest sellers may still evade taxes by using non-compliant platforms or misclassifying goods.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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