European Parliament 4 June 2012, Written question E-005589/12 Gay Mitchell (PPE) to the Commission. VAT rate on e-books

Question for written answer E-005589/12 to the Commission Gay Mitchell (PPE) (4 June 2012) Subject: VAT rate on e-books In Ireland, a zero rate of VAT applies to printed books, but under the VAT directive all digitalised publications, regardless of the rate applying to the print versions, are subject to a VAT rate of 23%.