Council Directive 2008/7/ECShow full title

Council Directive 2008/7/EC of 12 February 2008 concerning indirect taxes on the raising of capital

Article 14U.K.Derogation procedure

Certain types of contributions of capital or of capital companies may be the subject of exemptions or reductions in rates in order to achieve fairness in taxation, or for social considerations, or to enable a Member State to deal with special situations.

The Member State which proposes to take such a measure shall refer the matter to the Commission in good time, having regard to the application of Article 97 of the Treaty.