- EU Finance Ministers agreed on new VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods
- Initial proposal for mandatory IOSS was replaced with an incentivized approach
- Foreign suppliers and platforms will be liable for import VAT in the destination Member State
- Non-IOSS users must register in each Member State where they sell goods
- IOSS collects VAT at purchase time, reducing consumer burden
- Non-EU suppliers not using IOSS must appoint an EU tax representative unless covered by a mutual assistance agreement
- Council acknowledges need to address technical and operational issues with IOSS
- European Commission invited to provide clarifications and guidance
- Directive requires formal adoption and European Parliament consultation before enforcement
Source: etaf.tax
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