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 […]
VAT recovery for businesses in the USA Understanding VAT Recovery Processes for Businesses in the United States As a business based in the United States, you’re probably well aware of the concept of sales tax. However, what happens when your business expands beyond just the 52 states? Can you reclaim the sales tax incurred […]
Tax Number vs VAT ID in Slovenia Understanding the Difference Between Tax Numbers and VAT IDs in Slovenia For businesses operating in Slovenia, or those working with Slovenian entities, understanding the difference between a tax number and a VAT identification number (VAT ID) is more than a matter of semantics. It’s a fundamental distinction that […]
Everything you need to know about VAT Registration Certificates in Professional Services Understanding VAT Registration Certificates for Professional Services Navigating indirect tax can be tricky, especially in the professional services sector. Whether you’re a law firm expanding into new territories, a consulting agency operating across borders, or a recruitment agency billing clients abroad, your VAT […]
Essential VAT Considerations when organising conferences and events abroad What to Know About VAT When Planning Conferences and Events Abroad For organisations hosting conferences and events abroad, understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) implications is a critical component of effective cost management. VAT obligations can vary significantly between jurisdictions, but there are substantial opportunities for VAT […]
Reclaiming VAT on mobile phones in the UAE: Dos and don’ts How to Reclaim VAT on Mobile Phones in the UAE: Dos, Don’ts, and Best Practices When can businesses in the UAE recover VAT on employees’ mobile phones? The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued a clarification. The clarification lays out criteria for claiming VAT […]
Getting a United States EIN vs. a VAT Number A common question from businesses expanding into or trading with the US is: “How do I get a VAT number in America?” The straightforward answer is: You don’t. The United States does not operate a national VAT system and therefore does not issue VAT numbers. Instead, […]
What to know about VAT in healthcare Everything You Need to Know About VAT in the Healthcare Sector How is VAT applied in the healthcare sector? Many goods and services that are essential to our wellbeing, such as staple food items, are zero-rated for VAT. That is, VAT is not applied to those supplies. As […]
Disclosed vs Undisclosed VAT Agents: What’s the Difference? In an era where businesses are increasingly using third-party providers to transact with suppliers and/or buyers, businesses need to keep a close eye on whether or not they’re using disclosed or undisclosed agents. Why? Well, it may have an overall effect on your VAT treatment. 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 […]
E-Invoicing in Croatia: Mandatory B2B Rollout Croatia Confirms Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing: What Companies Need to Know Croatia has officially confirmed the introduction of mandatory business-to-business (B2B) electronic invoicing beginning 1 January 2026, as part of its sweeping Fiscalization 2.0 reform project. With the Fiscalization Act now passed and published, the initiative is shifting from planning to implementation, bringing […]
25 Years of Australia’s GST: A Look at Whether 25 Years of Australia’s GST: A Look at Whether Reform Is Needed 25 Years of GST in Australia: Is It Time for an Update? It’s been a quarter of a century since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia, a system that […]
How does VAT work? A Practical Guide to How VAT Works in Modern Tax Systems VAT is one of the most common and important taxes in the world. But how does VAT actually work? Let’s take a closer look at what VAT is and how it functions in the real world. We’ll dig into […]
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.
