European Union indirect-tax changes
Every confirmed VAT, GST and e-invoicing change we have recorded for European Union, newest first. Each one carries its official source and the date it takes effect.
- 1 Nov 2026 EU sets the Union handling fee at EUR 2 per item from 1 November 2026 (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2152)
- 1 Nov 2026 EU: Commission guidance says the EUR 2 Union handling fee will form part of the VAT taxable amount, ahead of the delegated act appearing in the Official Journal
- 1 Jan 2027 EU revises the OSS/IOSS VAT return for ViDA, in two waves: 2027 and 2028
- 21 Sept 2027 EU names a single importer for distance sales in its new Union Customs Code
The record 6 changes
- 1 Nov 2026 EU sets the Union handling fee at EUR 2 per item from 1 November 2026 (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2152)
- Date TBC European Commission proposes extending the optional VAT reverse charge and Quick Reaction Mechanism to 30 June 2030
- 1 Nov 2026 EU: Commission guidance says the EUR 2 Union handling fee will form part of the VAT taxable amount, ahead of the delegated act appearing in the Official Journal
- 21 Sept 2027 EU names a single importer for distance sales in its new Union Customs Code
- 1 Jan 2027 EU revises the OSS/IOSS VAT return for ViDA, in two waves: 2027 and 2028
- 1 Jul 2026 EU scraps the €150 duty exemption and charges €3 a parcel
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