- Poland enacted a split payment mechanism in 2019 to combat VAT fraud
- Customers purchasing supplies over a certain amount had to pay VAT into a separate account
- The mechanism was challenged in court, but the CJEU ruled it was compatible with the EU Principal VAT Directive
- The mechanism did not require VAT to be accounted for before submitting a VAT return
- HMRC in the UK is developing a proof of concept for a similar split payment mechanism, due by January 31, 2025
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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