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ECJ Case: VAT default interest rules upheld in Lithuanian case
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld VAT default interest rules in a Lithuanian case, affirming that member states…
GST ITC Reflection in GSTR-2A/2B Alone Cannot Attract Tax or Interest: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has ruled that mere reflection of Input Tax Credit (ITC) in GSTR-2A or GSTR-2B does not…
European Court – T-361/26 (Sandoz Hungária) – Questions – Reduction of the taxable amount: ex lege payments funding medicine subsidies
A new ECJ VAT case, T-361/26 (Sandoz Hungária), has been referred to the European Court addressing whether ex lege payments…
Proposed 21% VAT on Short-Term Tourist Rentals (House Sharing)
A proposal has been put forward to impose a 21% VAT rate on short-term tourist rentals and house-sharing platforms. The…
What You Need to Know About the Upcoming E-Reporting Developments in Belgium
Belgium is advancing its e-reporting framework, with significant developments expected for businesses operating in the country. The update covers upcoming…
Gujarat HC Allows GST Refund Interest from Original Application Date After Illegal Rejection
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that GST refund interest must be calculated from the date of the original refund…
Eswatini Publishes VAT Amendment Introducing Electronic Fiscal Documents
Eswatini has published a VAT amendment that introduces electronic fiscal documents (EFDs) into its tax framework. The amendment represents a…
Republic of Congo Advances Rollout of Certified E-Invoicing System (SFEC), Deadline 1 August 2026
The Republic of Congo is advancing its rollout of the Système de Facturation Électronique Certifiée (SFEC), a certified e-invoicing system,…
Nigeria Revenue Service Commences E-Invoicing Compliance Monitoring for Large Taxpayers
The Nigerian Revenue Service has begun active compliance monitoring of e-invoicing obligations for large taxpayers, marking a shift from implementation…
Oman Launches “Fawtara” E-Invoicing: Four-Phase Rollout Begins August 2026 – E-invoicing FAQs
Oman has officially launched its national e-invoicing system, branded 'Fawtara,' with a four-phase rollout beginning August 2026. The initiative requires…
ZATCA Announces Wave 25 of E-Invoicing: Threshold Halved to SAR 187,500, Integration Deadline 1 February 2027
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced Wave 25 of its phased e-invoicing integration program, with the…
Nigeria: Revenue Service begins e-invoicing compliance monitoring
Nigeria's Revenue Service has launched e-invoicing compliance monitoring, signaling active enforcement of the country's electronic invoicing requirements. This development marks…
Germany’s finance minister links VAT reporting to the fight against tax fraud
Germany's finance minister has connected the country's VAT reporting modernisation efforts to the broader goal of combating tax fraud. The…
VAT Headaches: The Errors, Pitfalls and Grey Zones That Keep VAT Experts Awake at Night
A practical overview of common VAT errors, pitfalls, and grey areas that challenge VAT professionals in day-to-day compliance. The article…
VAT Headaches: Missing VAT – When Suppliers Apply Reverse Charge but Should Have Charged VAT
This article examines a specific VAT compliance pitfall where suppliers incorrectly apply the reverse charge mechanism instead of charging VAT…
UAE Flips the Valuation Problem Upside Down: A Top-Down Method for Costing Deemed Supplies of Services
The UAE has introduced a top-down valuation methodology for deemed supplies of services, addressing a longstanding challenge in VAT compliance.…
No Payment, No VAT? Not Quite — How Free Supplies and the “Consideration” Test Really Work
This article examines the VAT treatment of free or no-consideration supplies, clarifying common misconceptions about when VAT applies even without…
Gauhati HC Directs Authorities to Restore Registration After Filing Pending GST Returns and Clearing Dues
The Gauhati High Court has directed tax authorities to restore GST registration for a taxpayer after they filed all pending…
Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Two New GSTAT Benches to Hear GST Appeals
Andhra Pradesh has inaugurated two new benches of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to handle the growing backlog of GST-related…
Gauhati HC: ITC Can’t Be Refused to Bona Fide Purchaser for Seller’s Failure to File GST Returns
The Gauhati High Court ruled that input tax credit (ITC) cannot be denied to a bona fide purchaser solely because…
Luxembourg Moves to Extend Mandatory E-Invoicing to Domestic B2B
Luxembourg is advancing legislation to extend mandatory e-invoicing requirements to domestic B2B transactions. The move aligns Luxembourg with broader EU…
Spain’s mandate: structured invoices, platform exchange, and payment transparency
Spain's e-invoicing mandate requires businesses to issue structured electronic invoices, exchange them via approved platforms, and enhance payment transparency. The…
Gambia Approves E-Invoicing System for VAT and Other Taxes
Gambia has approved the implementation of an e-invoicing system covering VAT and other taxes, marking a significant step in the…
United Arab Emirates: FTA issues VAT guidance on digital currency and life insurance
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued new VAT guidance covering the treatment of digital currencies and life insurance…
Supreme Court: Section 74 Cannot Be Invoked Without Proof of Fraud or Fake ITC
India's Supreme Court ruled that Section 74 of the GST Act, which deals with tax evasion through fraud or suppression…
Gig Economy Workers Beware How You Are Taxed in Canada: CRA Audit Risks, Creator Income, AI Income, and GST/HST Obligations
Canadian gig economy workers, including content creators and AI-assisted income earners, face significant tax obligations and CRA audit risks. The…
Luxembourg Formalises Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing over a Peppol Four-Corner Network
Luxembourg has formally legislated mandatory B2B e-invoicing using the Peppol four-corner network model. The regulation establishes a structured framework requiring…
Belgium Approves Dual Near Real-Time VAT E-Reporting for 2028
Belgium has approved a dual near real-time VAT e-reporting regime set to take effect in 2028. The system will require…
Bad Debts and “Pass-Through” Items – Proof and Invoicing Matter
This article examines VAT treatment of bad debts and pass-through items, highlighting that proper documentation and invoicing are critical for…
Delhi HC Declines Plea Against 18% Tax on Diagnostic Services, Directs Matter to GST AAR
The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the 18% GST levy on diagnostic services, instead directing…
Press Release: In-House Tax Forum welcomes Belgium’s VAT e-reporting step — and urges a move to supplier-only reporting
The In-House Tax Forum has issued a press release welcoming Belgium's decision to introduce VAT e-reporting obligations, marking a significant…
TN Rice Millers Seek Removal of 5% GST on Rice Ahead of Upcoming Council Meeting
Tamil Nadu rice millers are lobbying for the removal of the 5% GST on rice ahead of an upcoming GST…
MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary: GST Rate on 36 Life-Saving Medicines Reduced to Nil
India's Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed that GST rates on 36 life-saving medicines have been reduced to…
Nepal: VAT rules introduced for rideshare platforms
Nepal has introduced VAT rules specifically targeting rideshare platforms, establishing compliance obligations for the digital ride-hailing sector. The new guidance…
Nepal Introduces VAT Rules for Ride-Sharing Digital Platforms
Nepal has introduced VAT rules specifically targeting ride-sharing digital platforms, establishing a regulatory framework for how these services will be…
EU tax authorities increase their focus on data quality
EU tax authorities are intensifying scrutiny on data quality as digital reporting and e-invoicing mandates expand across member states. Tax…
Supreme Court Upholds Allahabad HC Decision Describing GST Registration Cancellation as ‘Economic Death’ of Business
The Supreme Court of India has upheld an Allahabad High Court decision characterizing GST registration cancellation as the 'economic death'…
Inland Revenue Reconsults on a Range of “Current GST Issues”
New Zealand's Inland Revenue has opened a second round of consultation on several unresolved GST issues, revisiting proposals from an…
Finance Act 2026 Reshapes VAT — Including Removing Imported Fishing Nets from the Exempt List
An unnamed country's Finance Act 2026 introduces several VAT changes, including the removal of imported fishing nets from the VAT…
Recodification of VAT into the CIBS Likely Postponed to 1 January 2027
The planned recodification of VAT rules into France's new Code des Impositions sur les Biens et Services (CIBS) is likely…
Tax Court Says CRA Must Honour Stale-Dated Input Tax Credits — The Ontario Tire Stewardship Win
Canada's Tax Court ruled in favour of Ontario Tire Stewardship, holding that the Canada Revenue Agency must honour input tax…
France VAT Exemption Threshold 2026
France is updating its VAT exemption thresholds for 2026, affecting small businesses operating below certain turnover limits. The exemption scheme…
Luxembourg moves towards mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Luxembourg has announced plans to introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing, with implementation targeted for 2028. The move aligns Luxembourg with the…
Rajasthan Government Issues New Guidelines for GST Return Scrutiny
The Rajasthan state government has issued new guidelines governing the scrutiny of GST returns filed by taxpayers within the state.…
Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds Gujarat High Court Verdict – No GST on Transfer of Long-Term Leasehold Rights of Industrial Plots
India's Supreme Court upheld a Gujarat High Court verdict ruling that the transfer of long-term leasehold rights over industrial plots…
Madras HC: Govt. Contractors Eligible for Additional GST Reimbursement Following VAT-to-GST Transition
The Madras High Court has ruled that government contractors are entitled to additional GST reimbursement to compensate for the increased…
ECJ Case: Company director’s right to challenge VAT liability
A European Court of Justice case addresses whether a company director has the right to challenge a VAT liability assessment.…
Delhi HC Restores GST Registration of Tempo Owner, Citing Impact of Cancellation on Livelihood
The Delhi High Court has ordered the restoration of GST registration for a tempo (commercial vehicle) owner whose registration had…
Belgium’s E-Reporting pre-draft law approved
Belgium has approved a pre-draft law introducing e-reporting obligations, marking a significant step toward mandatory electronic invoicing and transaction reporting…
France: Recodification of VAT into the CIBS might be postponed.
France is considering postponing the recodification of VAT rules into the new Code des Impositions sur les Biens et Services…
FBR imposes excise duty on e-liquids used in vapes & e-cigarettes
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced federal excise duty on e-liquids used in vaping devices and e-cigarettes. The…
Calcutta HC Stays ₹3.91 Lakh GST Demand, Questions Jurisdiction in Section 74 Proceedings
The Calcutta High Court has stayed a ₹3.91 lakh GST demand notice, raising questions about jurisdictional authority in proceedings initiated…
CBIC Sets Up Panel to Examine Centralised GST Registration Under Single PAN
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has established a committee to evaluate the feasibility of centralised GST…
Rajasthan High Court: GST Not Applicable on University Affiliation Fees
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that GST is not applicable on university affiliation fees charged by universities to affiliated…
83 Country Profiles on E-Invoicing, E-Reporting, E-Transport, SAF-T Mandates, and ViDA Initiatives
A comprehensive reference covering e-invoicing, e-reporting, e-transport, SAF-T mandates, and ViDA initiatives across 83 countries. The resource provides practitioners with…
Fiscal Representative in France: What Non-EU Businesses Need to Know
Non-EU businesses selling goods or services in France are required to appoint a fiscal representative to handle VAT obligations, as…
Madras HC Orders GST Authorities to Adjust Tax Paid Under Wrong Head Instead of Seeking Fresh Payment
The Madras High Court has ruled that GST authorities must adjust tax payments made under the wrong head rather than…
July 2026 tax headlines: Global VAT news
This article covers global VAT news headlines for July 2026, providing an overview of key VAT and GST developments across…
What’s next for the UAE’s e-invoicing mandate?
This article examines the upcoming developments in the UAE's e-invoicing mandate, detailing the regulatory roadmap, implementation timelines, and compliance requirements…
Insolvency (VAT Notice 700/56)
HMRC's VAT Notice 700/56 provides detailed guidance on VAT obligations and procedures in insolvency situations across different insolvency types, including…
No GST Demand Order Within Deadline: Delhi High Court Quashes ADT-03 Audit Notice and DRC-01
The Delhi High Court quashed a GST audit notice (ADT-03) and demand notice (DRC-01) issued against a taxpayer after the…
Belgium: What the new 2028 e-reporting mandate means
Belgium is introducing an e-reporting mandate set to take effect in 2028, marking a significant shift in how businesses must…
Portugal Overhauls the Periodic VAT Return: New Fields for VAT Groups, Pre-Filled Data
Portugal has overhauled its periodic VAT return form, introducing new fields to accommodate VAT groups and incorporating pre-filled data functionality.…
Calcutta HC: GST Order U/S 73 Remains Valid If Digitally Signed on or Before the Limitation Deadline
The Calcutta High Court held that a GST demand order issued under Section 73 remains legally valid if it is…
Madras HC: Bank Account Under GST Section 83 Can’t Be Sustained Without Tangible Material
The Madras High Court ruled that a bank account attachment under GST Section 83 cannot be sustained without tangible material…
France Updates E-Invoicing Standards and Reconfirms September 2026 Launch
France has updated its e-invoicing technical standards and reconfirmed the September 2026 launch date for its mandatory B2B e-invoicing regime.…
Slovenia: VAT group guidance updated for e-invoicing and import VAT
Slovenia has updated its VAT group guidance to address e-invoicing requirements and import VAT treatment. The update provides clarification for…
Comments on C-158/25: Director Can Challenge Final Tax Assessment in Liability Proceedings
The CJEU case C-158/25 examines whether a company director can challenge a final VAT tax assessment during liability proceedings, even…
Changes to VAT on Motor Vehicle Tax (MRB) in Leasing Agreements
Changes are being introduced to the VAT treatment of Motor Vehicle Tax (MRB) within leasing agreements. The update addresses how…
Uttarakhand HC: Minor GST E-Way Bill Typo Can’t Trigger Section 129 Penalty
The Uttarakhand High Court held that a minor typographical error in a GST e-Way Bill does not warrant imposition of…
Ahead of ViDA: Belgium Formalises Dual Near Real-Time VAT E-Reporting from 2028
Belgium has formally legislated a dual near real-time VAT e-reporting regime set to launch in 2028, positioning itself ahead of…
Karnataka HC: Third Parties Cannot Challenge GST Advance Rulings Under Article 226
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that third parties cannot challenge GST Advance Rulings through a writ petition under Article…
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs brief 9 (2025): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors)
HMRC has published Revenue and Customs Brief 9 (2025) clarifying the VAT liability of supplies of temporary medical staff, specifically…
Just because a VAT number is valid, doesn’t mean it’s valid for you.
This article explains a critical but often overlooked VAT compliance risk: a VAT number that is technically valid in a…
June and July 2026 global tax changes
A roundup of global tax changes taking effect in June and July 2026, covering updates across multiple jurisdictions. The article…
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