- EU import rules are prone to tax fraud
- Two simplified procedures identified as vulnerable
- EU is negotiating an overhaul of customs procedures
- Report by European Court of Auditors highlights ease of VAT fraud
- Importers can undervalue products to pay less VAT
- Procedure called Release for free circulation CP42 is especially susceptible to abuse
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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