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SEAP Fiscal Structures: VAT Exemptions for NATO‑Allied Procurement
What does SEAP Fiscal Structures reveal about European defence funding, eligibility and procurement?
The current evolution of the European defense sector is defined by a shift from simple policy coordination to sophisticated fiscal engineering.
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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13
The current evolution of the European defense sector is defined by a shift from simple policy coordination to sophisticated fiscal engineering. A primary mechanism for this transition is the harmonization of tax exemptions between NATO operations and the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Under the legal framework of Article 151(1) of Directive 2006/112/EC (the VAT Directive), supplies destined for armed forces participating in a joint defense effort outside their national territory are shielded from value-added tax.
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A primary mechanism for this transition is the harmonization of tax exemptions between NATO operations and the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).
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