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Re:EU VAT rules make EU startups uncompetitive in a global m... by JonoBB on Monday December 01, 2014 @05:08AM (#8680249)
My understanding is that these rules affect everyone in the world who sells into the EU. It doesn't matter if you are located in the US or South Africa or Australia - you will still be expected to account for VAT and submit the returns.

I have no idea how this will ever be enforced for anyone outside the EU.

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Re:EU VAT rules make EU startups uncompetitive in a global m... by rachelandrew on Monday December 01, 2014 @05:11AM (#8680253)
That is the case but I'm not seeing US startups worrying too much about complying. As you say, how will it be enforced? I imagine it is likely to be an issue if they have an actual EU presence but otherwise ...?
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