European Commission refers UK to ECJ over 5% VAT rate for energy-saving materials | Practical Law

European Commission refers UK to ECJ over 5% VAT rate for energy-saving materials | Practical Law

The European Commission announced on 21 February 2013 that it has decided to go ahead with infringement proceedings against the UK and will refer the UK to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) over the UK's reduced VAT rate of 5% for energy-saving materials.

European Commission refers UK to ECJ over 5% VAT rate for energy-saving materials

Practical Law UK Legal Update 4-524-3505 (Approx. 6 pages)

European Commission refers UK to ECJ over 5% VAT rate for energy-saving materials

by PLC Tax and PLC Environment
Published on 25 Feb 2013 • European Union
The European Commission announced on 21 February 2013 that it has decided to go ahead with infringement proceedings against the UK and will refer the UK to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) over the UK's reduced VAT rate of 5% for energy-saving materials.