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Temporary VAT Relief for COVID-19 Vaccines and Diagnostics

Summary

The European Parliament approved temporary VAT relief for COVID-19 vaccines and diagnostic medical devices to support pandemic response efforts.
9 11.12.2020
Other
health
taxation
european union

Key points

  • The European Parliament has officially approved the Commission's proposal for temporary tax measures.
  • The measures specifically target COVID-19 vaccines to ensure easier access during the pandemic.
  • In vitro diagnostic medical devices are included in the scope of these tax adjustments.
  • The proposal involves amending existing European Union tax directives to accommodate these emergency measures.
Documents (PDFs)
Temporary measures in relation to value added tax for COVID-19 vaccines and in vitro diagnostic medical devices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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