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Directive (EU) 2019/2235COM(2019)192

VAT and excise duty treatment of supplies linked to common EU defence efforts

Stage
In force, reached 30 Dec 2019
In force
In force since 19 Jan 2020 · CELEX 32019L2235
Transposition deadline
30 Jun 2022
Lead DG
DG TAXUD
Last activity
30 Dec 2019
2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

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Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 30 Dec 2019.

  1. 19 Jun 2019
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: VAT and excise duty treatment of supplies linked to common EU defence efforts · Commission
  2. 30 Dec 2019
    • Published in the Official Journal
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This regulation exempts supplies of goods and services for common EU defence efforts from VAT and excise duties. It affects defence ministries, EU institutions, and defence industry supply chain companies. The measure is currently in force.

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