The article explains the EU VAT Directive’s call‑off stock simplification, which exempts the transfer of goods between Member States from VAT when a single, predetermined customer is known. It contrasts this with consignment stock, which triggers a deemed intra‑Community supply and requires VAT registration in the destination country. Practical compliance requirements such as maintaining stock registers, submitting EC Sales List reports, and potential Intrastat reporting are also outlined.
VAT is triggered only when the customer takes ownership of the goods, not at the moment of transfer.
The supplier applies 0% VAT and the customer must account for VAT under the reverse‑charge mechanism.
The movement is treated as a deemed intra‑Community supply, requiring the supplier to register for VAT in the destination country and file periodic VAT returns.
If there are multiple potential customers or the customer is not predetermined at the time of shipment, the simplification does not apply.
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RTC Suite · about 4 hours ago
The article examines the OECD’s Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) framework, highlighting its role as a strategic blueprint for Tax Administration 3.0. It discusses the shift from manual reporting to real‑time digital compliance, the two primary DCTR models, interoperability challenges, SME protection measures, and the importance of data minimization for trust and security.
European Parliament · 3 days ago
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TPA Global · 3 days ago
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LinkedIn Article by Vincent Lebrun · 3 days ago
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Meridian Global Services · 3 days ago
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LinkedIn · 4 days ago
Advocate General Kokott’s Opinion C‑603/24 clarifies how intra‑group transfer price adjustments interact with VAT. The opinion states that such adjustments are not automatically a separate VAT supply, but may alter the taxable amount under Articles 73 and 90 of the VAT Directive if they reflect a variable purchase price agreed upfront. Only when an actual service for consideration exists is a separate supply considered.
