Harmonization of VAT rates in the European union

The aim of this work is to analyze the development of VAT rates, the harmonization in the EU member states and the evaluation of its success. The theoretical part of this thesis deals with the description of tax harmonization. It also introduces the methods and means of reaching objectives. The development of EU directives is analyzed in chronological order. The practical part of this thesis deals with the analysis of VAT rates in the European union. With the use of statistic methods of measurement variability it examines the possibility of harmonization. It further concludes the success or failure.