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Comment by jsty

There is already a difference in tax (VAT) rates based on the consumer's location. This move would be distinct from import duties or product standards in that it's not really creating a clear barrier to sales across the single market.

On the other hand, the really quite high threshold might well be subject to complaints on the basis of distorting the single market. All the large multinationals that would hit the threshold reside in Ireland / Luxembourg, whilst lots of French firms don't hit the threshold and thus gain a competitive advantage.

I'm neither a lawyer nor a tax advisor.

parent jsty 7 years ago

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