>It seems the EU is stacking the deck against small companies and instead favoring larger organizations that can afford full-time accountants. Or favoring large

>It seems the EU is stacking the deck against small companies and instead favoring larger organizations that can afford full-time accountants. Or favoring large companies that then sell VAT services to the individual. This is a common effect and often an intended one when it comes to regulatory capture and the raising of trade barriers to protect those in power. Charge more at checkout, EU citizens will either understand or they won't, but they are the ones that need to confront their own laws passed by their politicians.