- Negotiations on certain parts of the proposed VAT rules for the digital age (VIDA) are proving difficult.
- Minister Kaag will send the Senate and House of Representatives the agenda of the Eurogroup and Ecofin Council of 7 and 8 December 2023.
- Negotiations on digital reporting obligations and e-invoicing are difficult due to differing views on harmonization among Member States.
- The incoming Belgian presidency aims to reach an agreement on the entire proposal by the end of their term.
- The government aims for sufficient time for operational arrangements of reporting systems, reporting obligation, and e-invoicing after the proposal is accepted in the Ecofin Council.
- Clear technical details, including IT systems and e-invoicing data, are necessary before reaching an agreement. Data security is a priority, as well as allowing enough time for implementation by all parties involved.
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