EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

How does the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement affect value added tax (VAT) matters? This publication offers practical guidance by painting a clear picture of Brexit's impact on the existing VAT and tax framework at the EU level and beyond. The recent EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement contains various clauses impacting value added tax (VAT). Most of the relevant VAT provisions are outlined in the "Protocol on Administrative Cooperation and Combating Fraud in the Field of Value Added Tax and on Mutual Assistance for the Recovery of Claims Relating to Taxes and Duties". The Protocol is accompanied by an "Annex", containing detailed rules and standard forms to be used by the parties# competent authorities for exchange of information and tax recovery assistance. EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement thoroughly outlines and explains the rules on VAT administrative cooperation and tax recovery assistance introduced by the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.