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Changes in VAT System for Services (Per January 1st 2010)

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7 May 2009
Author/s: Jan L. N. Snel
On 1 January 2010 the European VAT system for services will change. The change will be a drastic one that will affect many organizations doing business within the European Union.

The main change per January 1st 2010, will be a change of the place supply rules for VAT taxation. In situations where VAT on a service fee is due today in the country of the service provider, it will under the new system, be subject to VAT in the country of the recipient of that service.

In this vodcast, Jan Snel, Partner Indirect Tax at Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam, will discuss the new VAT system for services and will explain what the consequences could be for you and your business. Click on the image on the right to start the movie (duration: 3 minutes). Download our client message for further details or download a summary on this subject.

How can Baker & McKenzie help you
In the course of this year you should determine to what extent these changes will affect you. The new VAT system for services will not only affect how you invoice your customers, but will also have consequences for the services you purchase.

The Tax Practice Group of Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam consists of 60 professionals and will be happy to assist and advise you in respect of the upcoming changes. Please feel free to contact one of our specialists for an appointment.

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