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Italy's Digital Services Tax Ruling No. 292/2026: What It Means for European E-Commerce Platforms
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Milan Tax Court ruled that Italy's Digital Services Tax (DST) does not apply to direct online sales when the platform operator acts as the seller rather than an intermediary, granting a refund of over €1.04 million for 2020-2022 paid DST to an online retailer. The case highlights legal clarity on DST application to hybrid platform business models under Italy's DST statute.
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Italy's DST ruling grants a clearer distinction between seller and intermediary roles on platforms affecting tax liability. You running or building hybrid e-commerce sites need to reassess your tax positions now to optimise compliance and refunds.
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