UK art market slammed by Brussels

UK art market slammed by Brussels - 2000 - Sunday Times 6 August 2000, 3:2(1) .

The European Commission claims that the UKs 5% import rate for sales at auction is illegal under Community Law. If changes are not introduced within the next two months, the UK may face proceedings before the European Court Justice.


IMPORT TAX
Auctioneering
EU LAW
EUROPEAN COMMISSION