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Brussels calls for CJEU to fine Spain for failing to apply VAT exemption directive for SMEs and self-employed

Firstly, the Commission reproaches Spain for failing to incorporate the rules that update the VAT regime applicable to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—a reform adopted in 2020 with the aim of simplifying the tax obligations of these companies and reducing competition distortions within the internal market. The EU Executive explains that although Spain has indicated it does not intend to apply the VAT exemption for SMEs and the self-employed with…



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The market gives approval to Inditex’s Spanish VAT defiance

MADRID | The Inditex Group announced this week that it would completely absorb the increase in VAT from 18% to 21% that the Spanish government will carry out as one of its austerity measures to sustain the State's levels of income. But Inditex said it would not increase the prices of its products. In fact, this counter-price policy will extend to all of the Inditex Group’s chains, from Zara, to Pull&Bear, Massimo…