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EU VAT rules for e-commerce, five years on: More than €125 billion in VAT revenue

8 September 2026 · By Derek Watson · Wire by Fusion42

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8 September 2026

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Fintech

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Five years after implementing new EU VAT rules for e-commerce, the system has generated more than €125 billion in VAT revenue, reflecting significant improvement in tax compliance and modernization of cross-border trade within the EU.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You now have a clearer path to legally collect and remit VAT on EU cross-border sales without complex local registrations. This opens opportunities for your fintech tooling around VAT compliance and international payment processing.

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