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Directive (EU) 2021/1159COM(2021)181

Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC to lift cost of VAT on Union measures in public interest

Stage
In force, reached 15 Jul 2021
In force
In force since 1 Jan 2021 · CELEX 32021L1159
Transposition deadline
1 Jan 2021
Lead DG
DG TAXUD
Last activity
15 Jul 2021
2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

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Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 15 Jul 2021.

  1. 17 Jun 2021
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC to lift cost of VAT on Union measures in public interest · Commission
  2. 15 Jul 2021
    • Published in the Official Journal
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This directive amends Directive 2006/112/EC to exempt EU institutions from paying VAT on goods and services purchased for implementing specific public interest measures, reducing administrative costs for EU-funded actions. It affects EU bodies managing expenditure and Member States' tax authorities.

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