European Union law

New VAT rules have been put in place by the European Union for distance selling.

The UK government is in the process of revoking the European Union regulation on the Import of Cultural Goods.

The art and antiques sector has until April 21 to submit feedback on new rules proposed by the European Union on the import of cultural goods.

The anti-money laundering guidance for Art Market Participants (AMPs) has finally been published.

The art market must now comply with the latest anti-money laundering law – despite a lack of clarity around some elements of the regulation.

The ‘works of art’ covered by revised anti-money laundering legislation coming into effect in the UK this week exclude key collecting areas, after successful lobbying by art market trade bodies.

A lawyer acting for a group challenging the Ivory Act has said the Conservatives’ win of a House of Commons majority in last week’s general election will have no bearing on the outcome of a Court of Appeal hearing in the New Year.

A draft bill recommending further reform to the French auction system has passed through the Senate in Paris.

“No reputable dealer wants to see elephants dead” was among the opening remarks by the QC acting for a group of dealers and collectors challenging the Ivory Act 2018, at the High Court today.

A change to EU law, requiring auction houses, dealers and agents in art and antiques to carry out checks on transactions and customers, will come into force in January 2020 – regardless of Brexit.

Held at Church House Conference Centre in Westminster, the 2019 Art Business Conference took place yesterday just a stones throw from parliament where politicians were discussing a bill ruling out a no-deal Brexit.