The same day, IPA's LIBS Committee launched the third edition of its annual global survey on VAT on books and e-publications.
In a global context where standard VAT rates are on the rise, special treatment for books remains the norm. As far as e-publications are concerned, much progress remains to be made for most countries to adopt a real non-discriminatory, consistent tax regime for paper and e-publications in conformity with OECD's guidines and benchmarks.
