That’s according to our VAT expert Ruth Corkin who was quoted in a recent Law360 article on the proposed cut in EU VAT on electronic books and online news.
“Different rates in different countries could lead to degree of rate shopping and distortions across the EU. It is unlikely that consumers will benefit in the short term”
Read the full article (subscription required) https://www.law360.com/tax-authority/articles/1052277/eu-s-5-5b-tax-break-helps-e-book-sector-moscovici-says