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On this page you will find the legal basis for the CESOP procedure.

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§ 22g UStG

The special obligations for payment service providers were implemented within the Annual Tax Act (§ 22g UStG). See page 2309 of the Federal Law Gazette - Article 17

The special obligations for payment service providers § 22g UStG (BMF)

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The German Federal Ministry of Finance, in consultation with the supreme tax authorities of the German federal states, published a letter on 28 December 2023 on the special obligations of payment service providers within the Annual Tax Act (§22g UStG).

Directive (EU) 2020/284

Council Directive (EU) 2020/284 of 18 February 2020 amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards the introduction of certain requirements for payment service providers.

Regulation (EU) 2020/283

Council Regulation (EU) 2020/283 of 18 February 2020 amending Regulation (EU) No 904/2010 as regards enhancing administrative cooperation in the fight against fraud

Commission implementing regualtion

Commission implementing regulation of 6.4.2022 on Council Regulation (EU) No 904/2010 as regards the setting up of a Central Electronic Payment Information System (CESOP) to combat VAT fraud

CESOP - Guidelines for reporting

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