Singapore: New GST rules for non-resident companies Understanding Singapore’s new GST rules for non-resident companies As of 1 January 2023, Singapore has introduced an increase in the tax on goods and services (GST). This change breaks a 15-year cycle of consistent GST rates in Singapore. The confirmed increase will follow a phased approach. The first stage includes […]
Claiming VAT within the automotive industry VAT Claims in the Automotive Industry Explained for Businesses The automotive industry is one of the world’s largest by revenue. So, it may come as a surprise that many companies within the automotive industry are losing millions of euros each year in unclaimed or rejected VAT refunds. Along with […]
Germany: New certificate of VAT taxable status Understanding Germany’s New Certificate of VAT Taxable Status On November 18, 2022, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance released a new certificate of VAT taxable status for entrepreneurs based in Germany. We dive into the importance of this new certificate and how it influences local and international business and […]
Claiming VAT within the engineering industry How to Claim VAT in the Engineering Industry: Key Rules and Best Practices Suppose you forgot your wallet at a restaurant, in a taxi, or at your last business meeting. Chances are pretty good that you’d like it returned – it is yours, after all. Similarly, no business […]
A Guide to VAT Surcharge Rates Your Guide to VAT Surcharge Rates and Compliance A VAT surcharge is a penalty imposed when you do not pay all the VAT due by the prescribed deadline. Specifically, the surcharge is a percentage of the outstanding VAT. In many cases, the surcharge rate continues to increase if you […]
New VAT treatment for virtual events Understanding the New VAT Rules for Virtual Events New place of supply rules have been clarified for interactive virtual events. In essence, these changes apply to all interactive virtual events or alternative live-streamed events that do not qualify as electronic services. The change means that the VAT treatment of […]
Acquiring a Tax Number for a Foreign Company in New Zealand a Foreign Company in New Zealand Understanding How to Register a Foreign Company for a New Zealand Tax Number Acquiring a company VAT number in New Zealand entails registering for Domestic GST. For Foreign businesses, it could mean saving 15% on all your goods […]
Why Your Business is Incurring Mineral Oil Tax and How to Claim it Understanding Mineral Oil Tax: Why Your Business Pays It and How to Claim Private air charter companies are no strangers to Mineral Oil Tax (often referred to as Excise duties on fuel bills) and although some companies may go to great […]
Italian Supreme Court Confirms VAT Italian Supreme Court Confirms VAT Must Include Electric System Charges Understanding Italy’s Supreme Court Decision on VAT and Electric System Charges In a significant judgment for energy suppliers, tax professionals, and VAT reclaim specialists across Europe, the Italian Supreme Court has clarified the treatment of general electricity system charges in […]
The DGFiP Has Spoken: France’s September e-Invoicing Deadline Stands. There has been speculation in recent weeks about whether France’s mandatory e-Invoicing deadline would be pushed back following a cyberattack on the DGFiP, France’s Public Finances Directorate. The French government has now responded directly, and the answer is unambiguous: no postponement. David Amiel, Minister for […]
How to Deregister for VAT and What to Consider First A drop in turnover, a change of business model, or the closure of a cross-border sales channel can all result in a company being registered for a tax it no longer needs to charge. Cancelling that registration is rarely as simple as writing to the […]
EDI vs E-Invoicing: What’s the Difference and Which Does Your Business Need? Both EDI and e-Invoicing move structured transactional data electronically between businesses. On the surface they look similar. In practice they serve different purposes, operate through different mechanisms, and carry very different compliance implications depending on where your business operates. Understanding the distinction is […]
Backdating VAT Registration: What Businesses Need to Know VAT registration has a deadline. Miss it, and the tax authority does not simply move the start date forward to when you applied. In most cases, it moves it back to when you should have registered in the first place. That gap between when you were liable […]
VAT IT and Helios: Every Invoice Verified, All Eligible VAT Recovered. When your business crosses borders, the tax rules, invoice formats, and compliance requirements change with every country you enter. Most expense platforms were not built to handle that. Managing it across multiple vendors is where things tend to go wrong. Helios and VAT […]
Oman’s e-Invoicing Rollout Just Changed. Here Is the Updated Timeline. On 9 August 2026, Oman’s Tax Authority issued Decision No. 189/2026, adjusting the phased rollout of its mandatory e-Invoicing programme and providing more clarity in respect of the affected taxpayers. The dates have moved. The direction has not. What Changed Phase Who It Covers Previous […]
VAT in the Events Industry: The Triggers That Catch Businesses Out Most event businesses think they have a VAT plan. What they actually have is a VAT filing plan. Those are not the same thing. Filing returns on time does not protect you if the underlying classification of your supplies is wrong. If admission […]
Branch vs Subsidiary: Why the Distinction Matters More Than You Think for VAT Reclaim Most multinationals know the difference between a branch and a subsidiary from a corporate law perspective. Fewer realise how dramatically that distinction affects their VAT position, and specifically, how much recoverable VAT they may be leaving on the table because of […]
California Is About to Tax SaaS. Here Is What Changes on 1 January 2027. If California was the state your US Sales Tax compliance team never had to think about, that changes in six months. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 122 into law as part of California’s 2026-2027 budget. From 1 January […]
Australia Foreign Registration and GST: Overseas Business Claimants Explore the reclaim opportunities available within the industry Most businesses are familiar with the compliance requirements and the burdensome red tape of recovering input VAT (value-added tax) domestically – albeit roughly! Yet what about VAT potential abroad? In Australia, the equivalent of VAT is GST (goods and […]
How to avoid paying VAT for ChatGPT in Kazakhstan: A guide for businesses ChatGPT in Kazakhstan: A guide for businesses Kazakhstan VAT and ChatGPT: How Businesses Can Avoid Unnecessary Charges From 1 August 2025, users in Kazakhstan who subscribe to ChatGPT will notice a new line on their invoices: a 12% Value Added Tax (VAT). This change, […]
Bulgaria set to joinpaying VAT for the Euro Area in 2026:What businesses need to know Bulgaria to Join the Euro Area in 2026: Key Insights for Businesses On 4 June 2025, the European Commission announced that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro, pending final approval by the Council of the EU, expected on 8 July […]
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.
