Written question asked by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Monday, 16 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Mel Stride (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 July 2018 on behalf of the Treasury.
Electronic Publishing: VAT
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has plans to reduce VAT on digital editions of magazines, books and newspapers.
- Answer
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Under EU law, a standard rate of VAT must be applied to e-publications. Although Member States are discussing a legislative proposal to allow the same VAT rate to apply to e-publications as apply to physical publications, this is yet to be agreed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 164430
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Internet Electronic publishing Press VAT
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- 2018-07-19 17:25:02 +0100
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