- EU directive on VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods and VAT on imports effective from 14 August 2025
- Published in the EU Official Journal on 25 July 2025
- Member states must incorporate provisions into national law by 30 June 2028
- Provisions to be applied starting 1 July 2028
- Directive requires suppliers to pay VAT on imports
- Non-EU traders or platforms must pay VAT in the destination member state
Source: taxlive.nl
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