Country Updates

The Tories have "absolutely no plans" to increase VAT to 20% if they win the next general election, shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley has insisted.
On the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, Mr Lansley rejected reports that the move was being "very actively considered".

David Cameron will discuss VAT treatment for charities with the Treasury
The Prime Minister says charities could be funded in a similar way to the public sector

Poland to raise VAT by 1%
Poland's planned increase in value-added tax (VAT) may boost inflation about

VAT to decline on some food items
Text messages supporting charity will be VAT-free, as new regulation

New Deadlines for the 8th directive Claims
The introduction of the VAT package in Belgium means that claims under the Refund Directive,

Moore Stephens offers advice on Italian VAT confusion
Yacht finance consultancy Moore Stephens has produced a frank and enlightening report to help its clients understand

Spain July inflation lifted by VAT hike
MADRID, July 29 (Reuters) - Spanish consumer prices rose by a higher-than-forecast 1.9 percent in July from a year earlier

VAT Exemption in France Update
The challenge has come rather sooner than expected.

Germany's Bruederle rules out VAT increase
Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle dismissed speculation on Sunday that Germany

Ireland Amends VAT Laws
Irish Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan has made Regulations under the European Communities Act 1972 to