EU: VAT in the Digital Age Approved

Kelly Muniz
November 5, 2024

The long-awaited VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal has been officially approved. On November 5, 2024, during the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting, EU member states unanimously agreed on adopting the ViDA package.

This decision marks a major milestone in modernizing the VAT Directive, setting the stage for a more efficient and digital VAT system across the European Union.

Certain changes will take effect immediately once the package comes into force, while others will roll out in stages over the coming years. Read our blog for a detailed breakdown of the amendments impacting e-invoicing obligations, the new Digital Reporting Requirement, and the timeline for these changes.

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Kelly Muniz

Kelly Muniz is a Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos, specializing in global e-invoicing developments. Originally from Brazil and currently based in Stockholm, Kelly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and worked as a licensed lawyer in her home country. She also earned a Master’s Degree in EU Business Law from Lund University in Sweden.
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