VAT: Commission refers Ireland to EU Court over reduced VAT rate for horses and greyhounds
26 nov. 2010 • Articole conexe • Detalii articol •
The European Commission has today decided to refer Ireland to the EU’s Court of Justice over its application of a 4.8% reduced VAT rate for supplies of horses and greyhounds. This reduced rate is not in line with the provisions of the VAT Directive (2006/112/EC), and could cause a distortion of competition within the EU. The Commission had sent a reasoned opinion – the second stage of an infringement procedure – to Ireland in June 2010 (IP/10/796). As it failed to comply with EU law, the Commission has today decided to take Ireland to the Court.
