- The European Commission has launched an eight-week consultation on potential EU VAT rule changes to better support a circular, low-emission economy, with responses due by 4 November 2026.
- The review focuses on VAT treatment of second-hand goods, the destruction of viable goods, and VAT deductions for passenger cars used for business purposes.
- The consultation is part of broader work tied to an upcoming Circular Economy Act and an evaluation/impact assessment expected to finish in early 2027.
- The findings are intended to inform a legislative proposal to amend the EU VAT Directive.
Source: brusselstimes.com
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