The European Union is moving to strengthen its fight against VAT fraud by expanding access to tax data for enforcement authorities. However, the proposal comes with strict safeguards, including limits on bulk data extraction and the use of artificial intelligence. A targeted expansion of access

For the past few years, most of the discussion has been about direction, what the EU is trying to achieve and how the three pillars fit together. That part is now largely settled. What’s happening now, based on the recent expert group discussions, is much

Every year, the European Commission gathers all the data and publishes its findings on tax gaps. On the 11th December, it released it’s latest ‘Mind the Gap’ 2023 report which offers a comprehensive look at tax gaps in the EU and its 27 Member States.

On 14th November 2025, the European Commission proposed a plan to strengthen cooperation among the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and Member States. This is part of a broader effort to combat VAT fraud. The proposal establishes a legal framework

The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package has been one of the most significant tax reforms on the horizon for businesses trading across Europe. With its official go-ahead in March 2025, the European Commission has now published its implementation strategy, providing a clearer

The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package promises sweeping reforms: real-time digital reporting, more responsibilities on platforms, and simplified VAT registration across member states. But in its newly published implementation strategy, the European Commission is very clear about the risks that could derail