European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation

At both the national and European level, many are welcoming the arrival of the EU's amendment, allowing member markets to tax ebooks and other digital formats at the same rate as print. The post European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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National Maritime Museum looks to move into publishing

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EU Publishers Blast Apple's IPad Subscription Plan

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