The EU’s code of conduct group for business taxation has elected Tina Humar as its chair for a period of two years.

The Council agreed new rules to support the fight against value added tax (VAT) fraud in the EU by strengthening cooperation between member state national authorities, the EPPO and OLAF.

The Council and the Parliament agreed to overhaul the EU customs framework, giving the Union a more modern toolbox to deal with overarching trends.

Today, the Council added two countries - Turks and Caicos Islands and Viet Nam – to the EU list. At the same time, three countries - Fiji, Samoa and Trinidad and Tobago - were removed. Following this update, the list consists of 10 jurisdictions.

The Council today formally approved measures to help tackle the influx of goods entering the EU duty free in small parcels - a problem which can lead to unfair competition for EU sellers.

The Council takes urgent action to tackle the influx of dangerous and undervalued goods entering the EU in small parcels - a problem which can lead to unfair competition for EU sellers, high levels of fraud and environmental concerns.

The Council today approved updated EU tax cooperation and transparency agreements with five non-EU countries - Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino.

The Council today took action to tackle the influx of goods entering the EU in small parcels - a problem which can lead to unfair competition for EU sellers and that raises environmental concerns.

Today, the Council confirmed the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes without changes. The list consists of the same 11 jurisdictions as before.

Today, the Council approved conclusions on tax incentives that can help promote clean technologies and industry in the EU.

The Council today formally adopted new value added tax (VAT) rules for distance sales of imported goods.

The Council today agreed on a partial negotiating mandate on a fundamental reform of the EU customs framework. The overhaul will give customs authorities across the EU a more modern toolbox to deal with overarching trends.

The Council reached a general approach on the directive on value added tax (VAT) rules for distance sales of imported goods and import VAT.

The Council adopted today legislation to extend cooperation and information exchange on minimum effective corporate taxation.

The Council reached a political agreement on new rules (DAC9) to enhance cooperation and information exchange on minimum effective corporate taxation.

The Council approved conclusions today setting a tax decluttering and simplification agenda to contribute to the EU’s competitiveness.

The Council adopts three laws about the digitalisation of value added tax (VAT).

Today, the Council confirmed the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes without changes. The list consists of the same 11 jurisdictions as before.

The Council reached a political agreement on a new directive paving the way for the introduction of an electronic tax certificate for VAT exemptions.

The Council today adopted the FASTER directive, which sets out safer and faster procedures to obtain double taxation relief. This will encourage cross-border investment and help fight tax abuse.