02.04.22

VAT in the digital age – public consultation

The European Commission has launched the public consultation on the “VAT in the Digital Age” initiative. The underlying aims of this initiative include ensuring the proper functioning of the single market, reducing business compliance costs and promoting economic interests of the EU and Member States.
The Commission is seeking feedback on VAT reporting obligations and e-invoicing, VAT treatment in the digital age and single EU VAT registration. The Commission aims to put forward legislative proposal in the latter part of the year to this effect. It is clear that a major initiative of the consultation is to harmonise fiscal measures across Europe.
The public consultation is open for 12 weeks from 21 January 2022 – 15 April 2022.