Foreign GST/HST reclaim opportunity in Canada The reclaim opportunity in Canada If you’re a business owner frequently incurring expenses in Canada, you may be eligible for significant reclaim opportunities. How? Like most countries, Canada charges a consumption tax on most goods and services. This tax is referred to as either Goods and Services Tax (GST) […]
The Benefits of VAT Registration The Comprehensive Benefits of VAT Registration for Your Business There are benefits to having a VAT registration for your business. We see you gasp in shock and horror, and we get it. Amid the overwhelming administration around registering, accounting, filing and reporting on VAT, it’s sometimes hard to see that […]
VAT in the Hospitality Industry: Rates and Rules for Food, Drinks, and Services A Complete Guide to VAT Rates and Rules in the Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry is dynamic, catering to diverse needs ranging from fine dining and hotel stays to event catering and leisure activities. However, managing VAT on hospitality expenses can […]
VAT in the Hospitality Industry: Rates and Rules for Food, Drinks, and Services Hospitality VAT Explained: Key Rates, Rules, and Compliance Requirements The hospitality industry is dynamic, catering to diverse needs ranging from fine dining and hotel stays to event catering and leisure activities. However, managing VAT on hospitality expenses can be a complex […]
VAT as a Sole Trader: What to Know Understanding VAT as a Sole Trader: Key Rules and Responsibilities As a sole trader, managing your tax obligations can be especially tricky. You don’t have the support of an in-house finance team, and it’s hard to navigate all those complex regulations on your own. VAT (value added tax) […]
Germany Expands Evidence Operations for VAT-Free Exports: What Businesses Need to Know Germany Updates Rules for VAT-Free Exports: Key Business Considerations Exporting goods outside of the EU? In Germany, that can mean a 0% VAT rate, but only if the right paperwork is in place. Until now, the process has been fairly rigid, with strict […]
VAT Audit Checklist: How to Prepare VAT is complex. The consequences of VAT noncompliance can be severe. Running a self-audit is one of the most effective ways to error-check your VAT compliance and ensure you are not in breach of value added tax regulations. That is critically important, because even unintentional VAT noncompliance could lead to fines, […]
Understanding Value Added Tax (VAT)and Goods and Services Tax (GST) for Business Purchases VAT vs GST: Key Insights for Businesses Making Purchases Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) are indirect taxes imposed on the supply of goods and services in many countries. While they function similarly, different regions may have unique […]
Nigeria’s E-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Know Ahead of 2025 What Businesses Need to Know About Nigeria’s 2025 E-Invoicing Requirements The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to introduce one of the most transformative changes in Nigeria’s tax landscape. From July 2025, e-invoicing will be mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses engaging in B2B […]
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 […]
What is a reverse charge VAT invoice? How Reverse Charge VAT Invoices Work and When You Need Them A reverse Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice is issued in special cases where transactions are subject to the VAT reverse charge mechanism. For many businesses, understanding how a reverse charge VAT invoice works may be necessary […]
Postponed VAT Accounting: Everything You Need to Know for Effective Business Management When importing goods into the UK, businesses often face a common pain point: upfront import VAT. Paying this tax at the border before goods are released can squeeze your cash flow, delay operations, and make accurate forecasting harder. But there’s a better way […]
VAT Compliance Requirements: A Guide Understanding VAT Compliance Requirements: What Every Business Should Know VAT compliance is complex, confusing, administratively intensive, and… non-negotiable, especially if you have tooling vat from multiple countries. Once a business is legally obligated to register for VAT, it must meet compliance requirements or risk penalties, surcharges, and even legal proceedings. Importantly, […]
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.
