VAT: European Commission proposes implementing measures for the 1 January 'VAT package'
In preparation for the entry into force on 1 January 2010 of the 'VAT package', the Commission on 17 December adopted a proposal on implementing measures for the VAT Directive. Some of those measures aim to prevent situations of double taxation that could arise as a result of diverging interpretations of the new rules. For more information see the press notice (12th item), the proposal (COM/2009/672) and our new 'Where to tax' web page.
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eLEARNING: New course on Drug Precursor Control for businesses
A new course on drug precursor control has been developed by the European Commission in close collaboration with Member States and the chemical industry. It aims to help the industry recognise the risks of illicit trade in drug precursors and is one of a series of Commission developed eLearning customs and tax courses. Information on how to obtain the course is available from our website.
The agenda includes anti-tax fraud measures: proposals for three Directives (Savings Tax; administrative co-operation; recovery), an agreement with Liechtenstein and mandates for agreements with other European countries.
