VAT Package: phasing in of new rules from 2010


Introduction of VAT Package for notable services: timetable

DateType of serviceNew rules & place of supply will be
   
1.1.2010B2B: New general ruleThe place where the customer is established rather than where the supplier is established as was the case prior to 1.1.2010.Suppliers to complete EC Sales Lists for EU-cross border services which will be subject to the “reverse charge”.
 B2C:general ruleThe general rule for B2C services will continue to be the place where the supplier is established subject to exceptions in case of certain types of services supplied to customers established outside the EU and subject to the changes proposed below with effect from 1.1.2015.
1.1.2010B2B:cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific, educational, entertainment, etcWhere the services are physically carried out.
1.1.2011B2B:Cultural, artistic, etc…Under the new general rule  (where customer is established).
1.1.2011B2B:Cultural, artistic, etc – supplies of admissions to an event and services ancillary to admissionsWhere the event takes place.
1.1.2010B2C:Cultural, artistic, etcWhere the services are physically carried out.
1.1.2011B2C:Cultural, artistic, etcWhere the services actually take place including the activities of the organizers.
1.1.2013B2C: long term hire of means of transportWhere customer is established instead of supplier.
1.1.2010B2C: telecoms, radio, TV & broadcasting – by EU based supplierWhere supplier is established.
1.1.2010B2C: telecoms, radio, TV & broadcasting-          where supplier is non-EU basedWhere services are effectively used & enjoyed.
1.1.2015B2C: telecoms, radio, TV & broadcasting – by both EU & non-EU suppliersWhere the customer  is established
1.1.2010B2C: electronically supplied services (music, software, games, videos, etc) – by EU suppliersWhere supplier is established.
1.1.2010B2C: electronically supplied services – by non-EU suppliersWhere customer is established. Special scheme available to non-EU suppliers to be identified for VAT in any one member state.
1.1.2015B2C: electronically supplied services – by both EU and non-EU suppliersWhere customer is established.