- The EU’s VAT system for e-commerce, introduced in 2021, has significant flaws and allows for tax evasion.
- Traders abuse the import regime and underreport VAT by undervaluing shipments, especially from non-EU countries.
- Customs officers found errors in one-third of checked shipments and undervaluation in 61% of cases.
- Data used to combat tax evasion is incomplete and unreliable, leading to non-payment or underpayment of VAT.
- Increased customs controls at Mošnov airport led to a significant decrease in shipments, showing traders quickly adapt to enforcement.
Source: europeannewsroom.com
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