Press Release: Taxation in Europe: the European Commission launches a new online information tool on the taxes in the Member States

The European Commission is launching a new information tool for citizens and business "Taxes in Europe": the on-line database which provides information on the main taxes in force in the Member States. In a user-friendly interface, it offers information on around 500 taxes, such as tax base, main exemptions, rate applicable, as are provided to the European Commission by the national authorities. In addition, it gives information on the revenue generated by each tax. Access is free for all users.