- European Public Prosecutor’s Office estimates serious VAT fraud at €11.5 billion in 2023
- 71% increase from 2022 report
- EPPO responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against EU financial interests
- EPPO launched 1,371 investigations in 2023
- KPMG predicts increase in e-invoicing and digital reporting mandates to combat VAT fraud
- Italy, Belgium, France, Poland, and Spain planning to introduce e-invoicing mandates
- European Council considering proposal for EU-wide e-invoicing mechanism for VAT compliance
Source: kpmg.com
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