CESOP

Joint industry letter to the Commission on CESOP

The EMA co-signed an industry letter to the European Commission addressing challenges in implementing the Council Directive (EU) 2020/284 of 18 February 2020, amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards introducing certain requirements for payment service providers (CESOP Directive) and the associated mitigation measures.

The letter emphasises the need for streamlined registration processes, harmonised requirements across Member States, and a one-stop-shop reporting system. It also advocates for a moratorium on penalties during the initial compliance period, ensuring smoother adoption of CESOP reporting requirements.

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EMA letter to European Commission regarding implementation of CESOP

The EMA sent a letter to the European Commission regarding the implementation of CESOP in the EU, which is proving hugely challenging for our industry. The letter emphasises that EMA members are fully on board with assisting EU tax authorities in identifying VAT avoidance, and recovering funds. However, the lack of practical arrangements to allow implementation of CESOP within the timescales set out in the Directive are simply not possible at this stage.

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