Brussels, 04/11/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Monday the Commission decided to bring an action against Italy before the Court of Justice for its lengthy delays in refunding VAT to taxable persons not established in its territory. Refunds are currently made after periods exceeding six months, causing considerable difficulties for companies and other taxable persons entitled to refunds of VAT paid in Italy. The Commission considers this to be incompatible with the Eighth VAT Directive on the...