The move to delay the Italian VAT rise to 22% until 1 January 2014 has failed. This means that the Italian VAT rate will rise to 22% from 1 October 2013. Registered businesses should therefore ensure that all necessary procedures are in place to implement this change in the VAT rate from 1 October 2013.
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