On 5 July 2019, the European Commission published a release announcing the entry into force of Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law, which includes measures regarding tax-related fraud and, in particular, VAT fraud. --- New EU rules to improve the fight against fraud to the EU budget start applying As of tomorrow 6 July, the Directive on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (PIF directive) enters into force. By harmonising the definitions, sanctions and prescription periods...