Anticipating the new regulations of the E-Commerce package which will be implemented in the European Union as of Jan 1, 2021, EU Member States as Austria, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom have already implemented or will implement VAT liability for Marketplaces.
An overview: (status per Aug 21, 2019)
| Marketplaces – VAT liability | ||
| Country | Implentation date | |
| Austria | Jan 1, 2020 | Link |
| France | Jan 1, 2020 | Link |
| Germany | Jan 1, 2019 | Link |
| Italy | May 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2020 | Link |
| United Kingdom | March 15, 2018 | Link |
Latest Posts in "Austria"
- Austria Approves Introduction of 4.9% Super‑Reduced VAT Rate on Essential Goods (Effective 1 July 2026)
- Austria Proposes €2 Delivery Tax on Imported Low-Value B2C Parcels
- Austria: Mandatory Electronic Pre-Registration for Transit Procedures from May 1, 2026
- Austria to Halve VAT on Staple Foods Amid Inflation, Funded by New Plastics Tax
- Austria Proposes EUR 2 Delivery Tax on Large E-Commerce Distance Sales Starting October 2026














