EU - VAT refund procedure scrutinised

28 February 2018

During February 2018, the European Commission (EC) launched a compliance check to assess whether VAT refunds to businesses within EU Member States are in line with current EU law.

This check will last eight months and will review whether the 28 European Union member states are providing an adequate and efficient cash refund service for companies incurring VAT on foreign expenses.

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