- EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council agreed on a draft directive for new VAT rules on imported goods
- Suppliers will be liable for VAT on imports, encouraging use of the VAT import one-stop-shop (IOSS)
- The directive requires formal adoption and aims to improve VAT collection and compliance
- Foreign traders or platforms will be liable for import VAT in the destination member state
- IOSS simplifies VAT declaration and payment, requiring registration in only one member state
- The directive is part of ongoing negotiations on the Union Customs Code reform
- The draft law requires unanimity within the Council and consultation with the European Parliament
- The directive is linked to a customs reform package published by the European Commission in May 2023
- Original provisions on customs exemptions were set aside for further discussion
- The directive focuses on encouraging the use of the IOSS for VAT compliance
Source: regfollower.com
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