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Julius Graack

Julius Graack is a European Tax Policy Fellow with Tax Foundation Europe, where he primarily focuses on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework and VAT.

Latest Work

VAT exemption and registration thresholds in Europe, 2026

VAT Exemption Thresholds in Europe, 2026

Worldwide, 175 countries—including all major European countries—levy a value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services. However, to reduce compliance and administrative costs, most countries have VAT exemption thresholds: if a business is below a certain annual revenue threshold, it is not required to participate in the VAT system.

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