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E-Invoicing in France: Updates on the B2B and B2C Mandate Updates on the B2B andB2C Mandate France’s E-Invoicing Mandate: Key Updates for B2B and B2C Transactions France is making steady progress on its digital invoicing reform, despite a shift in the official timeline. Originally planned for 2024, the mandatory B2B and B2C e-invoicing will now […]
Claiming VAT in the accounting industry Understanding How to Claim VAT in the Accounting Profession Within the accountancy industry, there is very little room for error. Every cent is accounted for, and financial visibility is a key priority. However, even within a sector that is tapped into the intricacies of value-added tax and its impact […]
VAT vs Sales Tax: A practical business guide VAT vs Sales Tax Explained: A Clear, Practical Guide for Businesses On the surface, VAT and sales tax are virtually the same. They’re both indirect taxes on the sale of goods or services. However, from a business and accounting perspective, there are important distinctions that affect compliance, […]
Changing VAT Scheme: What to Know How to Change Your VAT Scheme: Key Rules and Considerations In the United Kingdom, when you register for VAT, you can often choose how you will report your VAT to the tax authority. The method of reporting VAT is known as a VAT scheme. Making the optimal choice […]
E -Invoicing in Egypt: A New Chapter in Digital Taxation Egypt Embraces E-Invoicing: What This New Chapter Means for Businesses Egypt is undergoing a digital evolution in the world of tax, and it’s reshaping the way businesses handle invoicing. At the heart of this transformation is the Egyptian Tax Authority’s (ETA) e-invoicing and e-reporting initiative, […]
A pocket guide to reclaiming VAT from the UK Reclaiming VAT from the UK: A Simple Pocket Guide for Businesses Great – you’ve got stacks of VAT recovery opportunities waiting to be reclaimed. Except for one tiny problem: you do not know where to begin. We don’t blame you. VAT reclaim (especially from the UK) […]
From Sun, Sand… to Standardisation: Mauritius Expands E-Invoicing Mandate Explaining the current e-Invoicing Mandate in Mauritius Mauritius has embarked on a sweeping regulatory reform with the introduction of its national electronic invoicing mandate, propelled by amendments to the VAT Act under the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 2022 (“VAT Act“). In September 2023, the Mauritius Revenue Authority (“MRA“) […]
Danish Tax Agency Updates VAT Refund Guidance: New Rules for Suppliers and Customers Denmark’s Updated VAT Refund Rules for Suppliers and Customers The Danish Tax Agency (DTA) has issued updated guidance on VAT refunds, introducing new rules that reshape how both suppliers and customers handle incorrectly charged VAT. This clarification provides businesses with more flexibility […]
EU VAT Cuts on Fuel and Energy to Combat Inflation Rate EU Reduces VAT on Fuel and Energy to Address Inflation: What You Need to Know Germany, Spain and The Netherlands are experiencing a significant decrease in VAT rates on energy and fuel costs, and all the more EU member states are following suit. […]
Mexico Rule 2.9.21: What Foreign Digital Service Providers Need to Know About Real Time Tax Data Access What Is Mexico Rule 2.9.21? Mexico Rule 2.9.21 requires foreign digital service providers and digital platforms to give Mexico’s tax authority (SAT) permanent online access to transaction level data for sales to customers in Mexico. The rule took […]
Portuguese SAF-T, e-Invoicing and UBO Rules: What Foreign Enterprises Need to Know The Short Answer on SAF-T in Portugal Foreign businesses registered for VAT in Portugal that issue invoices with Portuguese VAT generally must submit a SAF-T invoicing file to the tax authority (AT) every month, by the 5th of the following month. SAF-T is […]
Germany e-Invoicing Mandate: 2026 BMF Letter Provides Further Clarification Ahead of the 2027 B2B Deadline Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) published a new guidance letter on 15 October 2026, providing further clarification on the Germany e-Invoicing mandate for B2B transactions. The publication comes as German businesses prepare for the next phase of the e-Invoicing […]
Do You Need a Fiscal Representative? It Depends on What You Sell Short answer: If your business is established outside the EU and needs a VAT number in a Member State that requires representation, you may need a fiscal representative before you can register. If you only sell digital services to consumers through the non-Union […]
Conferma and VAT IT partner to streamline VAT recovery on hotel spend Upcoming integration connects hotel invoice collection with VAT reclaim processing, helping corporate travel, finance and tax teams remove friction and reduce manual administration. MANCHESTER, UK, 4 November 2026 – Conferma, the global leader in virtual card technology for business travel, today announced a […]
Shopify Just Stopped Filing Your Sales Tax. Now What? Shopify Tax files its last returns for sales made up to 31 December 2026. Here is what that means for your store, and why the right replacement is more than a cheaper return. Switching Offer Sign up before 31 January 2027 and your first three months […]
VAT Split Payment: How It Works and Where It Applies VAT fraud costs EU member states billions each year. One of the tools governments have introduced to address it is the split payment mechanism, a system that separates the VAT portion of a transaction from the net price at the point of payment, directing it […]
Digital Services Tax vs VAT on Digital Services: What’s the Difference Most businesses selling digital services across borders are already familiar with VAT. Fewer are prepared for a second, separate tax obligation sitting alongside it: the digital services tax. DST and VAT on digital services are not the same thing. They are calculated differently, […]
Colorado Is About to Tax SaaS. Here Is Why the Local Layer Is the Hard Part. Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 26-1223 into law on 4 June 2026. From 1 January 2027, Colorado state sales and use tax will apply to computer software however it is delivered, including SaaS subscriptions, downloaded software and mobile […]
Income Tax vs. GST:How They’re Different Income Tax vs. GST: Understanding the Key Differences What is GST tax exactly? GST, goods and services tax, is a consumption tax that applies to a wide range of goods and services. Like value-added tax (VAT), GST is charged at every stage in the production process. That means that just […]
Singapore drives changes on GST claims for motor cars & more Understanding Singapore’s New GST Rules for Motor Cars and Other Assets 2023 has been a year of change regarding Singapore’s GST rates and scope. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has recently published another update regarding GST claims for motor cars – this time […]
Foreign Registration in Japan and JCT Foreign Business Registration in Japan and Understanding JCT Japan has become renowned for its lucrative business landscape, compelling many foreign companies to travel to Japan for business purposes or one-off events. Although this doesn’t necessarily involve making sales, it still includes a plethora of business-related expenses. Where does VAT […]
This webinar explains how US businesses can identify and recover foreign VAT, breaking down key concepts like reciprocity and showing where refund opportunities are often missed.
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