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Tripura High Court Rules GST ITC Can’t Be Denied for Bona Fide GSTIN Reporting Error
The Tripura High Court held that GST Input Tax Credit cannot be denied solely on the basis of a bona…
Amazon Pan-EU VAT Requirements in 2026: What Happens When a VAT Number Fails Validation?
Amazon's Pan-EU programme will enforce stricter VAT number validation requirements from 2026, impacting sellers using cross-border fulfilment across EU member…
Madras HC Rules Uploading GST Assessment Order on Common Portal Is Valid Service U/S 169
The Madras High Court has ruled that uploading a GST assessment order on the common portal constitutes valid service under…
Public Consultation on Updated VAT Doctrine for Books Following Conseil d’État Audiobook Ruling
France's tax authority has launched a public consultation to update its VAT doctrine on books following a landmark Conseil d'État…
Branch vs Subsidiary: Why the Distinction Matters for VAT Reclaim
This article examines the structural distinction between branches and subsidiaries and its practical implications for VAT recovery. Branches, as extensions…
ATO Publishes New Guidance on the Income Tax and GST Treatment of Renewable Energy Project Compensation Payments
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new guidance clarifying the income tax and GST treatment of compensation payments received…
Taiwan: E-invoice allowance note requirements clarified
Taiwan's tax authorities have clarified the requirements for e-invoice allowance notes, providing guidance for businesses issuing electronic invoices in the…
From Law to Practice: Bhutan’s GST Rollout and Lessons for Small Digitalising Economies
This article examines Bhutan's GST rollout, analyzing the transition from legislative framework to practical implementation in a small, digitalizing economy.…
From Law to Practice: Bhutan’s GST Rollout and Lessons for Small Digitalising Economies
This publication examines Bhutan's GST rollout, analysing the transition from legislative framework to practical implementation in a small, digitalising economy.…
Delhi HC Rules 10% Pre-Deposit GST Appeal Not Applicable If SCN Issued Before 1st Oct 2025
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the 10% pre-deposit requirement for filing GST appeals does not apply to cases…
GST Collection in July 2026 Rises 15.4% to Over Rs. 2.11 Lakh Crore
India's GST collections for July 2026 rose 15.4% year-on-year to over Rs. 2.11 lakh crore, signaling continued buoyancy in indirect…
How VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) is Changing Ecommerce
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform is reshaping ecommerce compliance obligations across member states. ViDA introduces a…
A Polish tax roadmap for foreign investors based on how audits evolve
This article provides a practical guide for foreign investors navigating Poland's tax environment, structured around how Polish tax audits typically…
SC Upholds Gujarat HC Ruling: GST ITC Allowed Only After Supplier Pays Tax
India's Supreme Court upheld a Gujarat High Court ruling confirming that GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) can only be claimed…
France’s E-Invoicing Reform: Are You Ready for 1 September 2026?
France's mandatory e-invoicing reform is set to take effect on 1 September 2026, requiring businesses to adopt compliant electronic invoicing…
Andhra Pradesh HC Quashes GST Detention After E-Way Bill Expires Due to Vehicle Breakdown
The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed a GST detention order issued after an e-way bill expired due to a vehicle…
Supreme Court Rules No VAT on Local Government Utility Undergrounding Fees
A Supreme Court ruling has determined that fees charged by local government authorities for utility undergrounding works are not subject…
Japan’s Consumption Tax Faces First-Ever Cut Under Takaichi Plan
Japan's consumption tax, currently set at 10%, faces its first-ever proposed reduction under a plan associated with Sanae Takaichi. The…
Thailand: Cabinet approves extension of 7% reduced VAT rate
Thailand's Cabinet has approved an extension of the reduced 7% VAT rate, maintaining the current level rather than allowing it…
Germany Unveils Action Plan Signaling VAT Reporting System and Extended Archiving Rules
Germany has published an action plan signaling the development of a VAT reporting system alongside extended archiving rules for electronic…
Senegal Grants VAT Relief for Agricultural Equipment, Facilities and Services to Cut Investment Costs
Senegal has introduced VAT relief measures targeting agricultural equipment, facilities, and related services with the aim of reducing investment costs…
Mexico’s SAT Refreshes the Official Register of Foreign Digital Service Providers Liable to VAT
Mexico's tax authority SAT has published an updated official register of foreign digital service providers required to collect and remit…
Madras HC: GST Amnesty Benefit Can’t Be Refused Without Larger Ruling on Section 128A
The Madras High Court ruled that GST amnesty benefits under Section 128A cannot be denied to taxpayers without a broader…
Belgium: What the New 2028 E-Reporting Mandate Means
Belgium has confirmed a new e-reporting mandate coming into effect in 2028, updating its earlier trajectory toward structured digital VAT…
Georgia Finance Ministry Rejects Proposal to Raise VAT Registration Threshold
Georgia's Finance Ministry has rejected a proposal to raise the VAT registration threshold, maintaining the current level for businesses. The…
Dutch VAT: Unbuilt Land May Qualify as Building Land Before Construction Permission
A Dutch court or ruling has considered whether unbuilt land can qualify as 'building land' for VAT purposes even before…
AG: Dutch VAT Group Exemption Applies to Shared ICT Services
An Advocate General (AG) opinion in a Dutch case addresses whether the VAT group exemption applies to shared ICT services…
Karnataka HC Dismisses GST Registration Cancellation Plea After Tax Dept Revokes Order on Hearing Day
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition challenging the cancellation of a GST registration after the tax department revoked its…
PINT-AE Explained: What the UAE’s E-Invoicing Data Dictionary Means for Businesses
The UAE has introduced PINT-AE, a localized e-invoicing data dictionary derived from the international PINT (Peppol International) standard, tailored to…
Disclosure of VAT avoidance schemes (VAT Notice 700/8)
VAT Notice 700/8 provides HMRC guidance on the obligation to disclose VAT avoidance schemes under the DOTAS framework. It details…
Disclosing VAT and other indirect tax avoidance schemes (VAT Notice 799)
HMRC's VAT Notice 799 sets out the rules requiring promoters and users of VAT and indirect tax avoidance schemes to…
The Future of VAT Compliance in Germany: Digital Reporting, E-Invoicing and the Importance of Accurate VAT Determination
Germany's VAT compliance landscape is undergoing significant transformation with the rollout of mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements. Businesses operating…
Recent ECJ and General Court VAT Jurisprudence and Implications for EU Compliance – July 2026
A roundup of recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) and General Court VAT jurisprudence from July 2026, examining key rulings…
DDP VAT and DAP VAT rules Under Incoterms
This article examines VAT obligations under two key Incoterms: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP). Under DDP,…
New General Court VAT Case – C-702/26 (Mitcris Turism Plus) – No details known
A new General Court VAT case has been registered under reference C-702/26, involving Mitcris Turism Plus. No further details regarding…
Common Show Cause Notice for Multiple Tax Periods Valid Under GST Law: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a single show cause notice (SCN) covering multiple tax periods is valid under…
New ECJ VAT Case – C-504/26 (Commission v Spain) – No details known
A new ECJ VAT infringement case has been registered under reference C-504/26, with the European Commission bringing proceedings against Spain.…
New ECJ VAT Case – C-512/26 (Commission v Spain) – No details known
A second new ECJ VAT infringement case has been registered under reference C-512/26, again with the European Commission bringing proceedings…
EU: New regulation strengthens VAT fraud cooperation
The European Union has introduced new regulations to strengthen cooperation among member states in combating VAT fraud. The updated framework…
GST E-Way Bill Update: Trade Bodies Request 3-Month Extension for System Upgrades
Indian trade bodies have formally requested a three-month extension to implement the latest GST E-Way Bill system upgrades, citing operational…
Navigating E-Invoicing in Saudi Arabia: How to Overcome the Operational Challenges of ZATCA Compliance
This article examines operational challenges businesses face when complying with Saudi Arabia's ZATCA e-invoicing mandate, which operates in phased waves…
Belgium Approves Draft Law on Near Real-Time E-Reporting
Belgium's parliament has approved a draft law introducing near real-time e-reporting obligations for businesses. The legislation requires transactional data to…
Transfer Pricing and VAT Developments
This article examines recent intersecting developments in transfer pricing and VAT, highlighting how intragroup transactions are increasingly scrutinized under both…
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2026): Changes to the VAT Capital Goods Scheme
HMRC has issued Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2026) outlining changes to the VAT Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) in the…
J&K Ladakh HC: One-Day Delay Invalid in GST Penalty Proceedings U/S 129(3)
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that a one-day delay in issuing a GST penalty order under…
One Ruling, Many Jurisdictions: Stellantis VAT Judgment Reaches Swiss Tax Guidance
The Stellantis VAT judgment has generated cross-border ripple effects, with Swiss tax authorities issuing guidance in response to the ruling.…
Saudi Arabia: ZATCA announces twenty-fifth wave of e-invoicing integration
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the twenty-fifth wave of its e-invoicing integration phase, requiring taxpayers…
The Transfer of Own Goods Under ViDA: From Today’s Registration Maze to the Single VAT Registration
An analysis of how the EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms will simplify the treatment of transfers of…
86 Country Profiles on E-Invoicing, E-Reporting, E-Transport, SAF-T Mandates, and ViDA Initiatives
A comprehensive reference resource covering e-invoicing, e-reporting, e-transport, SAF-T mandates, and VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiatives across 86…
Portugal Expands Housing VAT Relief and Retroactively Clarifies Urban Rehabilitation Tax Rules
Portugal has expanded VAT relief measures for the housing sector and introduced retroactive clarifications to urban rehabilitation tax rules. The…
Japan Finalizes Plan to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1% Temporarily
Japan has finalized a plan to temporarily reduce its consumption tax on food items to 1%, down from the current…
NEA Seeks Higher VAT Threshold to Ease Domestic Electricity Bills
The NEA (likely a national electricity authority) is lobbying for a higher VAT registration or exemption threshold specifically to reduce…
Senegal’s VAT Reform Fails to Boost Farm Productivity
An assessment of Senegal's VAT reform intended to boost agricultural productivity reveals the policy has failed to deliver expected gains…
EU Inc. Explained: The EU’s 28th Regime for Company Law, VAT & Corporate Tax Implications
The EU is exploring a 28th regime for company law, creating a unified supranational legal form ('EU Inc.') alongside existing…
VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA): The Complete Guide to the EU’s VAT Reform
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform represents the most significant overhaul of the EU VAT system in…
Quebec Entrepreneur Jailed and Ordered to Pay Over $1 Million for GST/QST Fraud – Canadian Tax Lawyer Analysis
A Quebec entrepreneur has been sentenced to jail and ordered to repay over $1 million following a conviction for GST…
Fiscal Representative in France: What Non-EU Businesses Need to Know
Non-EU businesses selling goods or services in France may be required to appoint a fiscal representative for VAT purposes. This…
Fiscal Representative in France: What Non-EU Businesses Need to Know
Non-EU businesses making taxable supplies in France may be required to appoint a fiscal representative to handle their French VAT…
UK Cuts VAT on Domestic Electricity to Zero from October 2026
The UK government has announced a reduction of VAT on domestic electricity to zero percent, effective October 2026. This represents…
AP HC Grants GST Sec. 62(2) Relief After Dealer Files Pending GSTR-3B with Late Fee & Interest
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted relief under GST Section 62(2), allowing a dealer to have a best judgment assessment…
Bad Debt Relief and VAT: Recovering VAT on Unpaid Debts Across Europe
This article examines Bad Debt Relief (BDR) mechanisms across European jurisdictions, explaining how businesses can recover VAT previously remitted on…
Karnataka HC: No GST Deduction on Compulsory Land Acquisition Compensation
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that no GST deduction applies to compensation received for compulsory land acquisition. The court…
Brazil postpones certain CBS obligations whilst August VAT reform milestones remain on track
Brazil has postponed certain obligations related to the Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS), the federal VAT component of its…
Republic of Congo VAT on Digital Services: Guide for Non-Resident Providers
The Republic of Congo has introduced VAT obligations for non-resident providers of digital services supplied to local consumers. The guide…
France Extends Tax Record Retention Period to 10 Years from 2027
France is extending its tax record retention period from the current standard to 10 years, effective from 2027. This regulatory…
Extended grace period, start of wave 24, and future wave 25 in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's e-invoicing rollout continues with updates to Wave 24 and the upcoming Wave 25 implementation phases. An extended grace…
Spain Proposes 21% VAT on Short-Term Rentals and New Rules for Digital Platforms
Spain is proposing to apply a 21% VAT rate to short-term rental services, such as those offered through platforms like…
Amend a VAT group
HMRC guidance on how to amend a VAT group in the UK, covering the process for adding or removing members,…
No Recovery From Genuine Buyer First? Karnataka HC Examines GST Authorities’ ITC Demand Approach
The Karnataka High Court is examining whether GST authorities must first attempt recovery from the defaulting supplier before demanding Input…
CBIC Issues Circular on Departmental GSTAT Appeals in DGGI Common Adjudication Matters
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a circular clarifying the process for filing departmental appeals…
Luxembourg Approves Draft Law to Extend E-Invoicing to Domestic B2B Transactions
Luxembourg has approved a draft law extending mandatory e-invoicing to domestic business-to-business transactions. This legislative development marks a significant expansion…
Patna HC Imposes ₹25,000 Penalty for Reversing Stand on GST Undertaking After Accepting Relief
The Patna High Court has imposed a ₹25,000 penalty on a party that reversed its position on a GST undertaking…
VAT headaches: The Return That Files Itself? Pre-Filled VAT Returns and the Illusion of Accuracy
This article examines the growing use of pre-filled VAT returns by tax authorities and highlights the risks practitioners face in…
Karnataka HC Grants Interim Relief to Taxpayer in Section 74 Proceedings After GST ITC Reversal
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to a taxpayer facing proceedings under Section 74 of the GST Act,…
Roadtrip through ECJ cases: Focus on Promotional activities/Discounts (Art. 79, 87, 90(1))
A detailed review of European Court of Justice case law focusing on VAT treatment of promotional activities and discounts under…
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