04.28.22
Plastic Tax developments
Our recent compliance updates have shown a sharp increase in countries enacting legislation with a ‘green’ agenda. More specifically, we have seen the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in the United Kingdom from 1 April 2022.
Spain is now promoting a similar incentive. On 9 April 2022, Spain published Law 7/2022 on Waste and Contaminated Soils. This is being introduced to fight climate change and for the preservation of the marine environment.
To achieve this, specifically, Spain is seeking to transpose the following 2 European EU Directives:
- Directive 2018/851, which aims to modify the Waste Framework Directive
- Single-Use Plastic Directive 2019/904, which aims to alleviate the environmental impact of certain plastic products.
Aligning with EU regulations is viewed as the most effective way to achieve these goals.
Browse Spain updates
Reduced VAT extension on food products
- VAT/G(S)ST rate information
Draft Royal Decree publication outlining further B2B e-invoicing arrangements
- Mandate information
VAT reduction for specific goods
- VAT/G(S)ST rate information
The Basque Territory – Gipuzkoa
- Mandate information
Further application of the reverse charge
- Country updates
VAT and indirect tax measures in State Budget 2023
- VAT/G(S)ST rate information
Extension of reverse charge application
- Country updates
Introduction of Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
- Other applicable taxes
Documentation for IT billing systems
- Mandate information
Introduction of new website tool
- Country updates
Update on B2B mandatory e-invoicing
- Mandate information
VAT gas reduction
- VAT/G(S)ST rate information
Update on mandatory B2B e-invoicing
- Mandate information
Introduction of the plastic tax
- Other applicable taxes
Delay for certified software usage
- Mandate information
Requirement for certified software
- Mandate information
Extension of reduction for VAT on electricity
- VAT/G(S)ST rate information