Summary of potential new VAT measures from 2025

  1. Extended deadline for quarterly filers
    • Quarterly declarations must be filed by the 25th day of the month following the end of the quarter, i.e. an additional 5 days.
    • No change for monthly filers (due on the 20th day).
  2. Abolition of the vacation plan
    • The current administrative tolerances (late filing and vacation periods) will be abolished.
    • The deadlines for special VAT declarations and intra-Community statements will be aligned with those for periodic declarations.
  3. Declaration of substitution
    • If a declaration is not filed, a replacement declaration will automatically be sent after three months.
    • It will indicate the amount of VAT due, with a minimum of €2,100.
    • The company can rectify the situation within one month, but penalties and surcharges (25% to 200%) may apply in the event of a repeat offence.
  4. Return of VAT credits
    • Monthly filers will be able to request a monthly refund without special authorization.
    • Quarterly declarants will maintain a quarterly frequency.
    • Cumulative surpluses must be requested separately via MyMinfin.
    • Conditions: up-to-date declarations for the last 6 months and a minimum amount of €50.
  5. Other changes
    • Introduction of payment by direct debit.
    • Replacement of the VAT current account by a VAT provision account.
    • One month’s response time, conditionally extendable.

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