REVOLUTION
If you think VAT is complicated now, just wait until artificial intelligence fully takes over. AI is reshaping the way we think about data, decisions, and yes—even VAT compliance. It’s a revolution, and not unlike the industrial one that began over a century ago. Only this time, we’re swapping steam engines for machine learning algorithms and factory lines for neural networks.
Back in the early 20th century, the industrial revolution wasn’t just about transforming industries; it also changed how businesses operated, taxed, and reported their activities. Fast forward to today, and AI is poised to do the same. From identifying VAT fraud to automating compliance tasks, AI is taking on roles that used to require hours of manual labor (and maybe a coffee-fueled tantrum or two).
Let’s start with AI’s role in closing the VAT Gap. Much like how assembly lines streamlined production, AI can scan through vast amounts of transactional data faster than you can say “reverse charge mechanism.” Need to identify unusual patterns that might hint at fraud? AI can do that. Wondering if that invoice looks a bit…off? AI’s got it covered.
And then there’s efficiency. The industrial revolution gave us machines that made manual processes obsolete. Similarly, AI promises to make repetitive VAT tasks—from filing returns to cross-border compliance—almost effortless. In fact, with the right tools, your business might even comply with future ViDA requirements before you’ve had your morning coffee.
But let’s not get carried away. Every revolution has its challenges. Just like early factories weren’t exactly worker-friendly, today’s AI systems are still far from perfect. You wouldn’t trust Big Bird from Sesame Street to do your VAT return, would you? (Although to be fair, Big Bird might make the process more entertaining.)
The real challenge lies in harmonizing human expertise with AI capabilities. While AI can crunch numbers and spot trends, it still takes a VAT expert to interpret results, apply them to real-world scenarios, and keep things legally sound. After all, even the most advanced algorithm doesn’t understand the sheer joy—or dread—of a VAT audit.
AI isn’t here to replace VAT professionals. It’s here to make their lives easier, much like machines once did for factory workers. As we embrace this new revolution, we need to remember that, like all innovations, AI is only as good as the humans who guide it.
So, while we keep an eye on the future of VAT and AI, let’s also keep our sense of humor intact. Because no matter how smart AI gets, it still can’t crack a joke like Big Bird—or understand why we find VAT funny in the first place.
Stay tuned to Vlog for more insights, laughs, and updates from the ever-evolving world of VAT!
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WORLD
WORLD
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WEBINARS / EVENTS
- Fintedu – UAE Value Added Tax Workshop
- Did you already visit our Webinars/Events calendar?
- E-Invoicing Exchange Summit Kuala Lumpur 2024 (Nov 25-27)
- How to Unlock the Full Potential of EDI and E-invoicing with Deep ERP Integration (Nov 13, 2024)
- Comarch Webinar: Global E-Invoicing Mandates – Trends, Strategies & Key Deadlines (Dec 3)
- Podcast: EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC Explained: Taxable transaction – Supply…
- ecosio Webinar: E-invoicing in Singapore (Dec 6)
- ecosio Webinar: E-invoicing in Germany: An Update (Nov 21)
AFRICA
BENIN
GUINEA-BISSAU
- Guinea-Bissau To Implement VAT From January
- Guinea-Bissau to Introduce VAT on January 1, 2025: UEMOA Harmonized Model with Alterations
- Government Delays VAT Implementation Effective Date
- VAT will be implemented in Guinea-Bissau on January 1, 2025
KENYA
MOZAMBIQUE
NIGERIA
SOUTH AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST
SAUDI ARABIA
- ZATCA’s 17th Wave of Taxpayers
- Saudi Arabia Sets Criteria for 17th Wave of e-Invoicing Integration: FATOORA Compliance Guidelines
- Saudi Arabia Determines Criteria for 17th Wave of the Integration Phase for the Country’s New E-Invoicing Requirements
- ZATCA to conduct tax and zakat workshops
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- UAE VAT Law Amendments: Simplifying E-Invoicing for Businesses and Government
- Amendments to VAT Executive Regulations: Key Changes Impacting Businesses in Various Industries
AMERICAS
ARUBA
- Tax Savings and Compliance Benefits with Fiscal Unity for BBO/BAVP/BAZV in Aruba
- Aruba Tax Alert: Refunds for Unpaid Invoices and Discounts – Year End Reminder
- Understanding BBO on Electronic Services in Aruba: End of Year Tax Alerts
- Understanding BBO/BAVP/BAZV Credits for Importing Trade Goods in Aruba
BRAZIL
CANADA
CHILE
- Procedure for VAT declaration and payment by non-resident taxpayers in Chile under simplified taxation.
- Changes in the field of Value Added Tax from 1 November 2024
- Chilean Tax Authority Issues Representative Requirements for Pay Slip Issuance by Digital Platform Operators
- Chile Requires VAT Representative for Foreign Digital Platforms: Guidelines and Process Explained
- Chile’s New Tax Amnesty Guidelines: Public Consultation and Implementation Details
COSTA RICA
- Costa Rica Implements AEOI for Digital Platform Sellers: Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0025-2024
- Automatic exchange of information for sellers on digital platforms
- Costa Rica’s New Reporting Requirements for Digital Platform Operators: Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0025-2024
- Costa Rica Introduces New E-Invoicing Regulations Effective November 2024
- Costa Rica Final Resolution for Reporting on Sellers by Digital Platform Operators
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ECUADOR
UNITED STATES
- North Carolina Online Retailer Sues Accounting Firm Over Failure to Advise on Wayfair Nexus
- Florida Tax Guide for Holiday Decorations: Tangible Items Impact Taxability of Installation and…
- Maximizing Florida Sales and Use Tax Credits and Refunds for Repossessions and Bad Debts
- Missouri Manufacturing Exemption: Custom Products Not Eligible, Court Case Cited in DOR Ruling
- Utah State Tax Commission Announces New MIDA and Inland Port Sales Tax Locations
- Sotheby’s Settles Tax Fraud Lawsuit for $6.25 Million in New York Art Sales Scandal
- Navigating Sales Tax in Drop Shipments: Simple Yet Complex Nexus Considerations
- Navigating Sales Tax in the Mountain Region: Understanding Home Rule Authorities and Local Taxes
- Global Trade Report Highlights: Implications for U.S. Global Trade Specialists
- December 2024 Sales Tax Due Dates
- Illinois Exempts Cloud Software from Sales Tax: Clarification on Taxation of Computer Software
- Nevada Voters Approve Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers Starting 2025
- Understanding Sales Tax, Seller’s Use Tax, and Consumer’s Use Tax: Key Differences and Responsibilities
URUGUAY
ASIA-PACIFIC
ASIA PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
- Australia E-Invoicing PINT A-NZ Adopted
- Revised PINT A-NZ e-Invoicing Specification Implementation Timeline: Key Dates and Changes
AZERBAIJAN
BANGLADESH
- NBR Facilitates Online VAT Return Submission for Taxpayers to Avoid Hassles
- Bangladeshi National Board of Revenue issues General Order on VAT exemption for specified imports.
CHINA
- China VAT Exemption on Real Estate Collapse
- Chinese Ministry of Finance Announces New Tax Policies to Support Real Estate Market
- VAT Exemption for Home Sellers in Major Chinese Cities Starting December 2024
- Optimized Real Estate Tax Policies to Take Effect Dec 1, 2024 Across Major Cities
INDIA
- GoM in India Recommended Lowering GST Rates on Water Bottles, Bicycles and Exercise Notebooks
- GSTN Issues Steps to Recompute GSTR-2B for October 2024
- GSTN issued Important Advisory on GSTR-2B and IMS
- Indirect Tax Fortnightly Update – November 2024
- GST Compendium: November 2024
- India: Lower Threshold for E-invoices to Be Sent to IRP Within 30 Days
- GSTN clarified important recent issues on the GST portal
- GST E-Invoice Compliance: Upload Within 30 Days from April 2025 – Key Implications and Changes
- GST E-Invoice Compliance: Upload Within 30 Days from April 2025 – Key Implications and…
- Fraudulent Invoicing: Impact on Punjab Export Industry and GST Refunds
- GoM Recommends Lowering GST Rates on Water Bottles, Bicycles, and Notebooks to 5%
- Key Changes to Indian GST System: A Guide for Businesses to Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties
- Nearly 50 more Offshore Firms Register for GST in India
- 55th GST Council Meeting: Date, Venue, Agendas, and Key Proposals for 2025-26 Budget
- GSTN in India Issued a Very Important Advisory on Barring of GST Return on Expiry of Three Years
- New Updates on GST and Tax Law in India
- Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds GST on Mining Royalty: Landmark Ruling with National Implications
- Precooked Ready to Eat Food to Attract 18% GST: Kerala AAR Ruling
INDONESIA
- Sri Mulyani Confirms 12% VAT Implementation on January 1 Despite Calls for Delay
- Indonesia to Increase VAT to 12% in 2025 to Boost National Budget Revenue
MALAYSIA
- Malaysia: e-Invoicing Mandate Enters Second Phase at the Start of 2025
- Malaysia Sales and Services Tax Budget Measures
- Malaysia: Updated E-Invoicing Guidelines for 2024 Released
- Expansion of Sales and Services Tax Framework Effective May 1, 2025: What to Expect
- Malaysia’s 2024 E-Invoicing Guidelines: What You Need to Know
MALDIVES
- Maldives Enacts Law To Hike VAT On Tourism Sector
- President Ratifies Amendments to Three Taxation Acts on 5 November 2024
- Maldives Increasing GST Rate for Tourism Sector and Other Amendments
NEW ZEALAND
- New Zealand Digital Platform Reporting Deadline: 7 February 2025
- Initial Digital Platform Information reporting due in early 2025
- New Zealand Government Mandates B2G E-Invoicing for Faster Payments by 2026
PAKISTAN
- Tribunal ruling exempts cut wood from sales tax, farmers relieved and department reeling
- KCCI Strongly Opposes Restoration of Affidavit Requirement for Sales Tax Returns
PHILIPPINES
- Enhancing Economic Growth: VAT Exemption and Zero-Rating under the CREATE MORE Act
- President Marcos Signs CREATE MORE Act to Enhance Tax Regime and Boost Investments
- New VAT Guidelines: BIR Warns of Closure for Non-Compliant Digital Service Providers
- Philippines Senate Approves VAT Refunds for Tourists to Boost Tourism and Economy
SINGAPORE
SOUTH KOREA
- South Korea’s National Assembly Considers Amending VAT Act to Exempt Premium Express Bus Services
- South Korea National Assembly Extends Tax Exemption for Fishing Petroleum Products Until 2031.
THAILAND
UZBEKISTAN
- Uzbekistan VAT Exemption and Refund Changes
- EHF Requirements for Timely Submission of Electronic Invoices and Receipts
- 20% Cashback from Paid QQS for Hospitality and Tour Operators Starting 2024
VIETNAM
- Proposal to continue reducing 2% VAT for the first 6 months of 2025
- Vietnam Tax Department Clarifies VAT Reduction Guidelines for State-Funded Construction Projects
- Finance Ministry Proposes Extension of VAT Cut to 8% in Select Sectors Until June 2023
- Vietnamese News Agency issues VAT guidance for livestreaming sales on Nov. 11.
- VAT Tax on Fertilizers: Business and Farmers Working Together for a Sustainable Future
- Tax on fertilizers: Clarifying business responsibility towards farmers for sustainable development.
EUROPE
EUROPE
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
- Comments on ECJ C-613/23: Dutch directors’ and officers’ liability scheme for VAT debts not in conflict with EU law
- ECJ VAT C-613/23 (Herdijk) – Judgment – Directors’ liability for VAT debts depends on individual circumstances
- Comments on ECJ case C 594/23: Foundations on Land Not Considered Buildings for VAT Purposes
- General Court T-575/24 (Digipolis) – No details known yet
- First VAT Case @ General Court – T-558/24 (Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan…
- ECJ C-639/24 (FLO VENEER) – Questions – VAT Exemption Conditions and Evidence Requirements for intra-EU supplies
- Agenda of the ECJ VAT cases – 3 Judgments till December 5, 2024
- Comments on ECJ case C‑594/23: Danish Law on VAT for Building Land Clarified
EUROPEAN UNION
- EU Launches Portal On New Small Business VAT Exemption Scheme
- Detailed Explanation of the Concept of ‘Average Consumer’ in Case C-646/22
- European Commission Issues VAT Rules for Small Enterprises, Including Exemptions and Thresholds
- E-Invoicing mandates: The European Union
- EU 2025 VAT SME Scheme; Single EU Threshold Guide Published
- New Web Portal: VAT Exemption for Small Enterprises Effective January 1, 2025
- European Commission: Key Points from the SME VAT Legislation Guide
- Simplified VAT Registration: Impact on B2B Transactions in the Digital Age
- Is The Fraud Element of the EU VAT Gap Accurate?
- Mafia’s €520 Million VAT Fraud: EPPO’s ‘Moby Dick’ Investigation Exposes Criminal Syndicate
EUROPEAN UNION – ViDA
- A Proposal for VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) has been Approved
- Updated ViDA Implementation Timeline
- ViDA: E-Invoicing and Digital Reporting
- ViDA Q&A: Can authorities impose an E-Invoicing mandate for domestic transactions if recipient is not established in that Member State?
- Navigating ViDA: 10 Key Insights for Success in the Digital Age of VAT
- ViDA Implementation Timeline: Streamlining VAT Reporting and Compliance Across the EU
- Video – VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) explained
- EU ViDA Digital Reporting Requirements & E-Invoicing Jul 2030 Update
- ECOFIN approves VAT in the Digital Age package
- ViDA Proposals Adopted – Significant Changes in VAT Coming
- EU VAT Reforms: Impact on Non-EU Businesses in the Digital Age
- E-invoicing To Be Mandatory for EU VAT by 2030
- VIDA at ECOFIN: Further Delays
BELGIUM
- Mandatory Use of AES for Export Declarations Starting November 18, 2024
- Extension of VAT 6% Transitional Measures for Demolition-Reconstruction Projects Until June 30, 2025
- Extension of Reduced VAT Rate on Demolition and Reconstruction in Belgium Until June…
- Extension of VAT 6% Transitional Measures for Demolition-Reconstruction Projects Until June…
- Extension of the Reduced VAT Rate on Demolition and Reconstruction in Belgium Until End of June 2025
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
- Bosnia and Herzegovina to Introduce Mandatory E-Invoicing and Reporting for Online Transactions
- Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Proposal for Mandatory E-Invoicing to Combat Tax Fraud
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Mandates E-Invoicing and Reporting for Online Transactions
- Bosnia & Herzegovina E-Invoicing Mandate Proposal
- Bosnia and Herzegovina to Introduce Mandatory Electronic Invoicing with Live Reporting by 2025
BULGARIA
- Announced Changes in VAT Rates for Restaurants in Bulgaria
- Bulgaria Proposes Return to 20% VAT Rate for Restaurants and Bread in 2025 Budget
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
- Summary of E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Denmark
- E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Regulations in Denmark: A Comprehensive Overview for Fiscal Compliance
- E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Regulations in Denmark: A Comprehensive Overview for Fiscal…
- Exclusion of Foreign Insurance Sales from VAT Refund Calculation: Case Study (SKM2023.264.ØLR)
- VAT Rules on Sales of Licensing Rights for Computer Games Clarified by Danish Tax Council
- Danish Tax Council Clarifies VAT Treatment of Parking Space Rentals in Binding Answer SKM2024.553.SR
- Danish Parliament Approves VAT Act Amendment Bill to Align with EU Law on Copyrights
- Deductibility of VAT on Electricity for Charging Electric Cars – Refund – Re-Opening of Tax Periods
ESTONIA
FRANCE
- Understanding VAT on Debit in France: Pros, Cons, and How to Declare – Complete Guide
- Important VAT decisions by the State Council on “no-shows” in the hotel industry.
- VAT Changes for Real Estate Rentals in France: November 2024 News and Implications
- Understanding Box B5 of VAT Return: Key Points for Correct Reporting and Compliance
GERMANY
- Questions about the German E-invoicing Mandate: Insights from Comarch and KPMG
- Key Changes in German VAT Law: Annual Tax Act 2024 Impact Analysis by Experts
- BFH Confirms Strict Requirements for Triangular Transactions: Analysis of Recent EU and…
- Top Benefits of E-Invoicing for German SMEs: Streamline Operations & Boost Efficiency
- Annual VAT Return in Germany: A Guide for Businesses
- EU Council Allows Germany to Exclude Input VAT Deduction for Private Use of Business Goods
- Germany’s E-Invoicing Guidelines: Requirements, Formats, and Transmission Methods
- Germany Economic ID W-IdNr: Simplifying Tax Compliance for Online Sellers
GREECE
- Greece: myDATA Technical Specifications v.1.0.10 Published in Test Environment
- Updates to VAT Exemption Procedures for Exports and Intra-Community Deliveries
- Greece VAT Exemption Updates: Streamlined Procedures for Exports and Intra-Community Deliveries
- VAT Rules for Small Businesses – Changes from 2025: What You Need to Know
- Clarification on Retroactive VAT Suspension Procedures for New Buildings in Greek Gazette.
- Greece’s Shift Towards Indirect Taxes: Impact on GDP and Taxation Mix
- Amendment – Procedure for inclusion of public contracts under Ministry of Health VAT rate – Disability pension for common disease.
- 1156/2024 Retroactive Suspension of VAT Application on Real Estate – Detailed Procedure
- Amendment to VAT Exemption Procedures for Exports and Intra-Community Deliveries in Greece
HUNGARY
ICELAND
IRELAND
- Update on VAT Deductible Adjustment for Unpaid Consideration in Tax and Duty Manual
- Customs Manual Update: Preferential Origin Rules for EU/UK Trade Agreement Post-2026 Transition Period
- Gym Owners Concerned Over Fine Gael’s Plan to Raise VAT on Memberships
- Fine Gael’s VAT Proposal Criticized by Laois Offaly TD for Negatively Impacting Businesses
- VAT Reverse Charge on Property Transactions: Revenue Response and Guidelines
- Updated Instructions for Customs Warehouse Including Non-Union Goods Definition
ITALY
- Abolition of VAT exemption for personnel loans and detachments from 2025: implications and effects
- New Document was Uploaded: Software for the Electronic Transmission of the Ddata in Italy
- Mitigation of Tax Evasion Liability in Case of Liquidity Crisis: Recent Legislative Developments
- Challenges in Accounting for Travel Agencies under Special VAT Regime: Reverse Charge and Base…
- Mitigation of Responsibility for Tax Evasion in Case of Liquidity Crisis: Recent Legislative Changes
- Reform of National Customs Law: VAT at the Center of Border Taxation System
JERSEY
LATVIA
- Latvia Mandates E-Invoicing with Amendments to the Accounting Law Published
- Latvia Implements Mandatory E-Invoicing Law for B2B Transactions from 2026
- Latvia Set To Extend VAT Concession For Company Cars
LITHUANIA
- Lithuanian VAT Law Amendments Consultation: Exemptions, Definitions, and VAT Calculation Options Clarified
- Updated Rules about VAT Refund for Foreign Customers in Lithuania
- Lithuania Raises Intrastat Threshold 2025
- Lithuania Raises Intrastat Reporting Thresholds Effective January 1, 2025
MALTA
MONTENEGRO
NETHERLANDS
- Favorable VAT Ruling in Netherlands for Issuers of Charging Cards for Electric Vehicles
- VAT Exemption for Services Closely Related to Care
- Tax exemption for healthcare services provided by Stichting X upheld by Court of Appeal.
- Court rules requesting VAT documents not a violation of nemo tenetur principle – 15 November 2024
- Appointment of State Secretary of Finance: T. van Oostenbruggen sworn in on November 15, 2024.
- Court of Appeal decides on VAT exemption for closely related care services
- Interpretation of VAT exemption for medical services provided by general practitioners in the Netherlands.
- Cabinet Commits to Alternative for VAT Increase on Culture and Sports in Tax Plan
- Increase in Registrations for KOR Scheme: News Update on Tax Exemption for Dutch Small Businesses
- Much-discussed VAT increase off the table for the time being: cabinet is looking for an alternative
- Netherlands Legislates For EU DAC Amendments
- Senate in Netherlands Rejects VAT Increase on Sports, Books, and Hotels
- Dutch VAT Rate on Agriculture Products Raised by 2025
- Nil VAT declaration for decision that can be appealed
- New VAT Guidelines for Service Charges in Real Estate Leases Effective January 1, 2025
- Opposition Refuses to Support Tax Plan with VAT Increase, Threatening Government Majority
- Dutch VAT Rate on Agriculture Products Raised by 2025: Key Changes and Implications
- Dutch VAT Update 2025
- A-G: possible VAT deduction for ‘low care’ hospice
- Value Added Tax: Avoid Jail Time by Understanding the Consequences of Tax Evasion
- 2025: The Introduction of the European Small Business Scheme (KOR)
NORWAY
POLAND
- ViDA adopted – for the Polish legislator it means many challenges and decisions to make
- Navigating the Future of Structured Invoicing: Key Updates to the Mandatory KSeF Law
- Poland Ministry of Finance Seeks Feedback on Mandatory VAT E-Invoicing Changes
- Polish Law Amends VAT Refund Regulation for Armed Forces and Multinational Headquarters
- The Government Publishes Proposals for Updating the Conditions for the National e-Invoice…
- The Exciting Return of KSeF: Amendment, New Invoice Schema, and Project Phasing Updates
- Mandatory B2B Electronic Invoicing as of February 2026
- Changes in VAT law complicate trade in antiques and art – impact on art market.
- Key Changes in KSeF Law: New Requirements and Extensions for Businesses
- Polish 2025 VAT Changes
- Polish VAT Act Amendments: Reverse Charge Extension, Exemption Expansion, and Margin Scheme Revisions
- KSeF from February 2026, Facilitations for Taxpayers – There is a Draft Law
PORTUGAL
- All you need to know about SAF-T in Portugal
- PDF invoices remain considered “electronic” one more year in Portugal
- Portugal 2025: Further Delay in QES Implementation and SAF-T Adoption
- Impact of Reduced VAT Rates on Progressivity in Portugal: A 12% Increase
- Acceptance of PDF Invoices for VAT Deduction Until 2025
- Portuguese Tax Authority Updates VAT Exempt Gold Coins List for 2025 Calendar Year
ROMANIA
- Romania Freezes 2025 Intrastat Thresholds
- Finance Proposes e-VAT Sanction Extension, e-Invoice CNP Changes, and New Invoice Guide by 2025
- Tax amnesty deadline – extended
SLOVAKIA
- FS Portal – electronic forms: Important notice for users of Chrome and MS Edge browsers.
- Cheaper food out of reach: VAT reduction won’t be enough
- Slovak Republic’s Proposal: Expanding Range of Goods Eligible for 5% Reduced VAT Rate
- Basic VAT rate rises to 23%; reduced rates updated
SLOVENIA
- Slovenia Introduces VAT Grouping Option for Related Companies Starting 1st January 2026
- FURS Enhances Communication Security with TLS Certificate Replacement in Slovenia’s Tax System
- Slovenia Introduces VAT Group Jan 2026
SPAIN
- Proposed Reforms for Financial Information Reporting: Consultation and Updates for Tax…
- 2025 Module Order for Income Tax and VAT Simplified Regime – Official Publication and Guidelines
- Consultation on 2025 Tax Estimation and VAT Regime Simplification by Spanish Ministry of Finance
- Proposed Reforms for Financial Information Reporting: Consultation and Updates for Tax Compliance
- Supreme Court confirms rejection of VAT refund to EU company not established in Spain
- Spain Issues Order HAC/1177/2024 on Veri*Factu Invoicing Specs
- Advantages of Using VeriFactu Instead of the Non-VeriFactu Mode in the New Fiscalization System in Spain
- Spain Considers Imposing 21% VAT on Tourist Rentals to Boost Long-Term Housing Availability
- Deduction of VAT on vehicles used by employees for personal purposes – Tax criteria clarification.
- VAT Exemption Criteria for Leasing Tourist Accommodation: A Tax Flash Update
- New regulations on billing programs in Spain: The VERI*FACTU Regulation. Pros and…
SWEDEN
- The Cost of Handling International VAT for Swedish Companies: A 2024 Report
- Swedish VAT Rate: Impact on Businesses and Consumers in International Transactions
- New Era for Swedish E-Procurement: SFTI Transitions to Peppol BIS Standards
- New Rules Regarding the Method of Calculating the Tobacco Tax in Sweden
- Tax Agency Releases Guidance on Financial Relationships with Deadline for Compliance by 2026.
- Correction of Typographical Errors: Cross-border Distance Sales and Imported Goods Sales – Update…
- Correction of Typographical Errors: Cross-border Distance Sales and Imported Goods Sales – Update 2024-11-13
- Supreme Administrative Court Seeks EU Ruling on VAT Exemption for Independent Groups
- Tax Exemption Excludes Accounting, Payroll, HR, IT Services
SWITZERLAND
TURKEY
- Presidential Decision No. 9126: VAT Rates for Medicinal Products in Turkey Updated
- Amendment to VAT Rates for Goods and Services (Decision Number: 9126) – Official Gazette
- A New Central Application for e-Invoice and e-Delivery Notes in Turkey Enters Testing Phase
- Revised E-Invoice and E-Document Rules for Taxpayers in Diverse Sectors
- Testing Phase Begins for Turkey’s New Central e-Invoice and e-Delivery Notes Application
- Amendment to VAT General Implementation Communiqué in Turkey
UKRAINE
- Rules for VAT exemption on charitable donations in Ukraine: key points and guidelines.
- Actions of VAT payer when registration of unnecessary VAT invoice is suspended.
- Checking VAT Registration for Non-Resident E-Service Providers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Individuals and FOPs
- Checking VAT Registration for Non-Resident E-Service Providers: A Step-by-Step Guide for…
UNITED KINGDOM
- Late Appeal Refused: Jeffries & Sons v HMRC VAT Assessment (Rank Group Litigation) [2024] UKFTT 1031
- Survey Finds UK Exports Hindered by Customs Procedures, Calls for Simplification and Improvement
- VAT Refunds Granted to Two Public Bodies for Non-Business Activities
- HMRC Policy Papers on VAT Refund Orders for Health Services and East Midlands Authorities
- Ruling on UK VAT Groups May Impact Multinationals’ Structures
- UK Employment Tribunal Bolt Judgment May Affect VAT Obligations
- In the UK HMRC has Recently Released its Guidelines for Compliance which Outlines Expectations and Suggested Good Practice in Respect of VAT…
- FTT Allows New Method for Apportioning Output VAT in Caravan Sales Case
- Navigating Reasonable Excuse in VAT Filings: Lessons from Krywald vs. HMRC [2024] UKFTT 00895
- Clear Contractual Terms in International Sales: Procurement International Limited vs HMRC Case Analysis
- Guide to Obtaining Import VAT Certificate (C79) in the New Customs Declaration Service
- UK HMRC Publishes Digital Platform Reporting XML Schema and Supporting Documents
- Isle of Man Announces Interest Rate Changes for Indirect Taxes
- HMRC Guidance: VAT Rates on Different Goods and Seervices
- UK Court Rules in Favor of HMRC in $32 Million Sales Tax Evasion Case
- Burden of Proof in VAT Penalty Cases: Revenue and Customs v Sintra Global
- Guernsey’s 2025 Budget: States Approve Partially Unfunded Plan, Controversy Over GST Implementation
- New HMRC Tax Agents Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Tax Agents and Advisers
- Guernsey faces potential 8% GST as politicians reject immediate income tax increase
- VAT Default Surcharge Appeal: Proper Notice Service and Reasonable Excuse Considered – Foster…
- Late VAT Payment Appeal Dismissed Due to Failure of Second Business – Scheef 2024
- HMRC Interest Rates Adjusted Following Bank of England Rate Decrease
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: VAT Refund Claim Judicial Review Dismissed