- The European Commission proposed the “VAT in the Digital Age” initiative (ViDA) in 2022 to make changes to VAT rules.
- The first changes were planned to take effect in January 2025, but unanimity from Member States is required.
- The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has recommended postponing most aspects of ViDA for at least one year due to ongoing delays in the legislative process.
- The recommendation was nearly unanimously voted for and is non-binding.
- Stakeholders are concerned about the timeline, especially regarding electronic invoicing standards and digital reporting requirements.
- The delay may reflect a lack of consensus on harmonized e-invoicing requirements.
- If adopted, the revised launch dates for ViDA will be in 2025 and 2026 for various provisions.
- The Committee’s recommendation is subject to further changes, but ViDA has a significant scope and would impact many taxpayers in the European Union.
Source: sovos.com
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