Important VATMOSS update
In December 2017 the European Commission approved a package of reforms to the VATMOSS system. Please
visit the VATMOSS resource page for more information. The below post, which is now outdated, will remain here as an archive.
In February I published a post setting out the implications of Patreon’s refusal to comply with #VATMOSS. I didn’t set out to hit a nerve, but a week later it went viral. At one point it was getting 1000 visits every five minutes. I’d never seen anything like it.
It now appears that Patreon have caved in to public pressure. On 4 March they published this announcement:
Creators and patrons! I’m Chelsea with Ops at Patreon. I am working on our VAT research and solution. Thank you, again, for your patience. Here’s a quick VAT update: Good news! Patreon will handle the collection, filing, and remittance of VAT payments on behalf of our creators. The cost of VAT will be carried by EU patrons. As always, thank you for your patience and feedback. Patreon has your #vatmess covered so you can do what you do best: create.
Pardon me if I am not swooning with grateful admiration at Patreon’s change of heart.
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