The Commission has formally requested Austria to amend its tax legislation related to the treatment of gifts to non-profit organisations. The Commission is also seeking that Germany amend its legislation which requires that VAT refund applications submitted by non-EU operators be personally signed by the applicant. A formal request has been issued by the Commission to Greece to change registration tax rules for company vehicles provided to Greek residents by employers not established in Greece. Spain has also been requested by the Commission to amend its tax provisions for certain real estate sales.