European Commission reviews Austrian and Spar complaint against Hungary's tax on foreign retailers, alleging disproportionate impact and EU law breach.

The European Commission is reviewing a complaint filed by Austria and Spar retailer about Hungary's tax on foreign retailers, which they argue disproportionately affects foreign retailers and breaches EU law. Foreign retailers are reportedly forced to operate at a loss due to the tax, which can reach up to 4.5% of revenues. The Hungarian government has not yet commented on this issue.

April 05, 2024
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