#52026SC0164EU Subsidiarity Assessment for Recast Tax Administrative Cooperation Directive
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This document explains why the EU believes it can act on a proposed recast of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation in taxation. The proposal is aimed at keeping tax information exchange between Member States consistent, effective, and useful against tax fraud, evasion, and avoidance across the internal market. For businesses and tax teams, the document does not create direct new obligations by itself. Its practical importance is that it supports a wider legislative proposal that may shape how tax authorities exchange information, verify taxpayer data, and coordinate cross-border tax administration.
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Key Changes
- Sets out the EU legal basis for a recast of tax administrative cooperation rules
- Explains why coordinated EU action is considered necessary for cross-border tax information exchange
- Summarizes evidence and consultations used to support the proposal