In this edition we review the European Commission proposals that aim to simplify transactions between Member States. We also consider the implications of the recent Irish Revenue statement regarding the entitlement to cover VAT incurred in relation to share issues. In the UK update we highlight some UK issues that may impact on your business.

Breen Cassidy
Partner
Indirect Tax Services


New EU rules proposed for cross-border services
Proposals which will affect those supplying e-services, distance teaching and short-term hire of means of transport to private consumers and long-term hire of means of transport to business customers.. |
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One-Stop-Shop proposals on VAT
Proposals to introduce a system that will significantly simplify the ability to recover VAT incurred in other EU Member States..
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VAT incurred in relation to the issue of shares
The recent ECJ case of Kretztechnik examined the question of entitlement to recover VAT incurred in relation to the issue of shares. Revenue has now clarified its position on this matter in a recent Tax Briefing article. .|More|

UK VAT Round Up
An overview of some relevant UK issues, including a UK VAT Tribunal decision in relation to the place of supply of services, changes in relation to 8th and 13th Directive VAT refund claims and important information for those registered in the UK as non established persons.. |More|


   

• Dates for your diary.
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• Personal profile Brian Keenan, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax Services, Dublin…
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•EY Worldwide Guide summarises VAT and GST systems in 62 countries and the EU.

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• Clarification of the published guidelines in relation to time limits for self-correction of VAT error... |More|

 

 

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