VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal

28 September 2023

Online: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM BST

The European Commission acknowledges that, despite numerous reform efforts, the existing VAT system has struggled to adapt to the demands of the modern global economy, characterised by digitalisation and mobility. As a result, on 8 December 2022, the European Commission proposed a series of measures to modernise and make the EU’s VAT system work better for businesses and more resilient to fraud by embracing and promoting digitalisation. Such proposal aims to address challenges in the area of VAT raised by the development of the platform economy.

As the world of taxation continues to evolve, it is essential for professional like us to stay updated and well-informed about the latest trends, regulations and updates in the field of VAT.

This comprehensive session, led by Brandon Gatt a VAT Leader at Russell Bedford's Malta firm, Zampa Debattista, will provide you with an overview of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal, presented by the EU Commission.

About the speaker

Brandon Gatt, a Certified Public Accountant in possession of an ACCA degree, has been in the profession for the past nine years. He has been involved in VAT and accounting assignments both within and outside of Malta. Brandon has specialised in VAT since 2016 and is the VAT Leader at Zampa Debattista, Malta.

In a relatively short period, Brandon has acquired the necessary experience vital to handling an ever-growing portfolio of diverse clients, operating within various sectors of the economy. In June 2017, he attended an intensive course in France, provided by VAT Forum; a partnership of International VAT experts, where he was provided with intensive training on the Articles of the EU VAT directive 2006/112/EC. He is now reading for the EU VAT Expert Degree.

Brandon provides in-house training to established companies within and outside Malta and is a lecturer for the ‘Certificate in TAX Compliance’ at the Malta Institute of Taxation. He is also a lecturer with ZD Academy and lectures in the ACCA Advanced Taxation (VAT). Brandon is a member the Malta Institute of Accountants Indirect Tax Committee. 

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