EU: Council adopts new legislation on electronic VAT exemption certificate
The electronic VAT exemption certificate will be mandatory from June 30, 2032.
The EU Council has adopted a new legislative package introducing an electronic certificate for value added tax (VAT) exemptions.
According to the EC release, the adopted package amends the EU VAT Directive and the EU VAT Implementing Regulation, replacing the existing paper certificate with a digital alternative.
The electronic VAT exemption certificate will be mandatory from June 30, 2032, allowing businesses to benefit from advanced electronic signatures and compatibility with digital administrative procedures. However, member states will have the flexibility to continue using paper certificates or existing electronic systems until the mandatory deadline.