VAT in the Digital Age
- Stage
- In force, reached 25 Mar 2025
- In force
- In force since 14 Apr 2025 · CELEX 32025R0518
- Procedure
- Non-legislative enactment
- Lead DG
- DG TAXUD
- Commissioner
- Paolo Gentiloni
- Last activity
- 14 Apr 2025
Where it stands
Latest: Publication in the Official Journal, 25 Mar 2025.
ShowHide the earlier record: 5 dates, 5 May 2022 to 3 Apr 2023
- 5 May 2022
- Call for evidence closed: VAT in the Digital Age, 322 responses · Commission
- Public consultation closed: VAT in the Digital Age · Commission
- 8 Dec 2022
- Adoption by Commission
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 20 Jan 2023
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 3 Mar 2023
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 3 Apr 2023
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: VAT in the Digital Age, 35 responses · Commission
- 4 Apr 2023
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: VAT in the Digital Age, 67 responses · Commission
- 2 Jun 2023
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 8 May 2024
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 19 Jun 2024
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 30 Oct 2024
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 28 Feb 2025
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 11 Mar 2025
- Adoption of the legislative act
- 25 Mar 2025
- Publication in the Official Journal
Consultations on it
The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Where we publish the positions filed, the title opens them here.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline | Feedback received |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2023 | 424 |
Summary
GeneratedThe proposal modernizes VAT reporting and collection for cross-border e-commerce to combat fraud and reduce administrative burdens. It primarily affects digital platforms, online sellers, and tax authorities across all member states. Currently at the Commission proposal stage, it is a key component of the EU's broader digital taxation agenda.
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