- Belgium, during its European Council presidency, failed to secure unanimous agreement on the ViDA package at the ECOFIN Council on 14 May 2024.
- Member states agree on mandatory digital reporting of intra-Community transactions from 1 July 2030.
- Agreement also exists on measures to reduce the need for VAT numbers and returns in multiple member states.
- No unanimity was reached on the ‘deemed supplier regime’ (DSR) for digital platforms facilitating short-term rentals and passenger transport.
- Estonia opposes the DSR, possibly due to concerns about increased consumer costs and competitive disadvantages for EU platforms.
- Estonia’s opposition is influenced by the presence of Bolt, a major platform based in Tallinn.
- Belgium is holding bilateral talks with Estonia to seek agreement on the ViDA package.
- Estonia proposes an ‘opt-in’ clause for the DSR, which Belgium and the European Commission oppose.
- Ongoing negotiations include discussions on top European positions, with the Estonian prime minister a candidate for “High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs.”
- The outcome of the ECOFIN Council meeting on 21 June 2024 remains uncertain.
Source: vatsquare.com
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