- EU VAT and customs fraud caused €45.01 billion in losses in 2025, making up over two-thirds of total EU financial crimes.
- Organized crime groups are increasingly shifting from traditional illegal activities to VAT and customs fraud due to high returns and low risk.
- The volume of EU VAT fraud tripled from 2024 to 2025, with cross-border fraud being a major contributor.
- Regulatory and enforcement responses are expected to intensify, including stricter e-invoicing mandates under the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) program.
- Businesses must prepare for tighter compliance requirements, as adherence to new regulations will be strictly enforced.
Source: vertexinc.com
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