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FBR to deploy real-time production monitoring system across leather sector by Dec 2026
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to deploy a real-time production monitoring system across the leather sector by…
Delhi HC Orders GST Authorities to Ensure Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for New GST Registrations
The Delhi High Court has ordered GST authorities to implement mandatory biometric Aadhaar authentication for new GST registrations. The ruling…
ECJ C-565/24 (P-GmbH & Co. KG) – Judgment – VAT Margin Scheme Applies to “Coffee Trips,” No Refund for Negative Margin
The European Court of Justice ruled in case C-565/24 (P-GmbH & Co. KG) that the VAT margin scheme applies to…
Business tax treatment of virtual assets
Taiwan has issued updated guidance on the business tax treatment of virtual assets, exempting cryptocurrencies and stablecoins from VAT when…
Argentina Expands Mandatory E-Invoicing to Monotributo and VAT-Exempt Taxpayers
Argentina's tax authority has expanded its mandatory electronic invoicing regime to cover Monotributo taxpayers (small business flat-rate filers) and entities…
Guidelines on VAT not being deductible for non-taxable transactions
New guidelines have been issued clarifying that input VAT is not deductible where costs relate to non-taxable transactions — i.e.,…
Amazon Pan-EU FBA Rules Expand to the Netherlands and Belgium
Amazon's Pan-EU Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program is expanding to include the Netherlands and Belgium, with significant VAT implications for…
UN cross-border services tax plan collides with VAT
The UN is advancing a proposal to impose withholding taxes on cross-border services payments made to non-residents, creating a potential…
UAE VAT amendments 1 October 2026
The UAE is implementing VAT amendments effective 1 October 2026, updating its VAT legislation with changes relevant to businesses operating…
Tasmanian Parliament Demands Fair GST Deal and Restoration of Fiscal Equalisation
The Tasmanian Parliament has passed a motion demanding a fairer distribution of GST revenue and the restoration of full horizontal…
Intercompany Offsetting Agreements in VAT Refund Cases
A legal or regulatory development addresses the use of intercompany offsetting agreements in the context of VAT refund claims, examining…
VAT Update on Disabled Facilities Grants: Admin Fees and Top-Slicing
Updated VAT guidance has been issued concerning Disabled Facilities Grants, specifically addressing the VAT treatment of administrative fees charged by…
BIR Clarifies VAT Refunds for Exporters Awaiting Zero-Rating Certification
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued clarification on the entitlement of exporters to VAT refunds while awaiting…
VAT Guidance for Outsourced Fund Management Services
New VAT guidance has been issued addressing the treatment of outsourced fund management services. The guidance clarifies how VAT applies…
CBIC Defends GST Growth Calculation Method Amid Data Manipulation Claims
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has defended its methodology for calculating GST revenue growth figures following…
Key VAT updates for September 2026
This article from Saffery covers key VAT developments for September 2026, likely including regulatory updates, HMRC guidance changes, case law,…
Spanish B2B Crea y Crece e-invoice & e-reporting 1st Oct 2027 delay
Spain has delayed the mandatory B2B e-invoicing requirement under the Crea y Crece law, with the new deadline set for…
Chennai GSTAT to Examine Direct Availment of GST ITC by Transferee After Merger Without Section 18(3) & Rule 41 Compliance
The Chennai GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is set to examine whether a transferee company can directly avail GST Input Tax…
ViDA’s overlooked 2028 digital identity challenge
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package introduces a largely overlooked digital identity verification challenge set for 2028.…
Germany Clarifies Rules on Mandatory E-Invoicing
Germany's tax authorities have issued clarifications on the mandatory e-invoicing rules that came into force in 2025. The guidance addresses…
France E-Invoicing for Retailers: POS and E-Reporting
France's e-invoicing reform introduces specific obligations for retailers, particularly around the use of point-of-sale (POS) systems and e-reporting requirements. Since…
Chile Tax Agency Implements Electronic Tax Document Validation for E-Invoicing
Chile's tax agency (SII) has implemented an electronic validation system for tax documents within its e-invoicing framework. The update introduces…
Why Builder Status Matters in CRA GST/HST Tax Audits
Canada's CRA applies specific GST/HST rules to individuals or entities classified as 'builders' under the Excise Tax Act, with significant…
Taiwan: Business tax treatment of virtual assets
Taiwan has issued guidance on the business tax (VAT) treatment of virtual assets, clarifying how transactions involving cryptocurrencies and other…
Taiwan takes cryptocurrencies and stablecoins outside VAT
Taiwan has moved to exempt cryptocurrencies and stablecoins from VAT, treating them as outside the scope of value-added tax. The…
HMRC To Make Non-UK VAT Group Members Claim Refunds
HMRC is set to require non-UK members of VAT groups to claim refunds directly through a separate mechanism rather than…
GST Council May Consider Flat 5% GST Rate for Renewable EPC Contracts
India's GST Council is reportedly deliberating a uniform 5% GST rate for renewable energy Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts,…
ECJ A&P Deco: VAT adjustment on transfer of a business with lease of the building
The European Court of Justice ruled in the A&P Deco case on VAT adjustment obligations when a business is transferred…
Official Statistics: VAT gap estimates
HMRC has released updated official statistics on the UK VAT gap — the difference between VAT theoretically owed and VAT…
Argentina Expands Mandatory E-Invoicing to Monotributo and VAT-Exempt Taxpayers
Argentina has extended its mandatory e-invoicing requirements to cover Monotributo (simplified tax regime) taxpayers and VAT-exempt entities. This regulatory expansion…
Policy paper: Temporary zero rate of VAT for domestic electricity in Great Britain
HMRC has published a policy paper setting out the legislative and practical framework for the temporary zero rate of VAT…
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 10 (2026): Temporary zero rate of VAT for domestic electricity in Great Britain
HMRC has published Revenue and Customs Brief 10 (2026) confirming a temporary zero rate of VAT for domestic electricity in…
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 8 (2026): UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses in a VAT group
HMRC's Revenue and Customs Brief 8 (2026) addresses the VAT refund entitlement for non-UK businesses that are members of a…
EU E-Commerce VAT Rules Generate More Than €125 Billion in Five Years
The EU's e-commerce VAT rules, introduced in July 2021, have generated over €125 billion in VAT revenue over five years.…
GSTN Allows Filing of Appeals Against NIL/Zero Demand Orders in Form GST APL-01
India's GST Network (GSTN) has enabled taxpayers to file appeals against NIL or zero demand orders using Form GST APL-01.…
SAF-T Reporting Explained: What Businesses Need to Submit for VAT Compliance
SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) reporting is a standardized electronic format used by tax authorities to collect accounting and…
VAT E-Account Top-Up for Property Management Agreements: Tax Service Clarification
Ukraine's Tax Service has issued a clarification regarding VAT electronic account top-up obligations under property management agreements. The guidance addresses…
UAE Updates VAT Rules for Cryptocurrency Transactions and Payments
The UAE has updated its VAT regulations to specifically address cryptocurrency transactions and payments. The amendments provide clarity on how…
ViDA E-Invoicing: EDIFACT Compatibility Challenges and Migration Costs
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) e-invoicing mandate poses significant compatibility challenges for businesses currently using EDIFACT-based electronic…
UAE VAT Amendments: Key Business Impacts Explained
The UAE has introduced VAT amendments with significant implications for businesses operating in the country. This analysis outlines the key…
Ukraine Tax Service Clarifies VAT and UKT ZED Rules for Toll Processing
Ukraine's Tax Service has issued guidance clarifying VAT treatment and UKT ZED (Ukrainian customs commodity classification) rules applicable to toll…
Republic of the Congo VAT Rules for Digital Services from July 2026
The Republic of the Congo will introduce VAT obligations for non-resident digital service providers and online marketplaces from 1 July…
Luxembourg Proposes Mandatory Domestic B2B E-Invoicing
Luxembourg has put forward a legislative proposal to introduce mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing. If enacted, the measure would require businesses…
South Africa Digital VAT Model: E-Invoicing & E-Reporting Proposal
South Africa's revenue authority, SARS, has proposed a phased Digital VAT Model that would combine mandatory e-invoicing with near-real-time e-reporting…
Karnataka HC Directs Authorities to Decide Civil Contractor’s ₹2.99 Crore GST Claim for Road Construction Works
The Karnataka High Court has directed tax authorities to adjudicate a civil contractor's GST refund or exemption claim worth ₹2.99…
Forget raising VAT. Could cutting it actually raise growth
This article examines the economic argument that reducing VAT rates could stimulate growth rather than the more conventional approach of…
EU €3 Customs Levy on Low Value Goods: IOSS and Import VAT Guide 2026
The EU is introducing a €3 customs levy on low-value goods imports, significantly impacting the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme…
San Marino domestic e-invoicing 2027
San Marino is set to introduce a mandatory domestic e-invoicing system by 2027. The mandate will require businesses operating within…
Poland extends VAT joint liability to IT, consulting & other services
Poland is expanding its VAT joint liability rules to cover IT services, consulting, and a broader range of other services.…
China: Input VAT rules clarified for non-taxable transactions
China has issued clarifications on input VAT deduction rules as they apply to non-taxable transactions. The update provides guidance for…
Peppol Infrastructure in Germany: Unifying B2G Procurement and the B2B E-Invoicing Mandate
Germany is advancing its e-invoicing framework by leveraging Peppol infrastructure to unify business-to-government (B2G) procurement with the upcoming mandatory B2B…
France: VAT incurred on goods acquired by a taxable person remains deductible even when such goods are provided free of charge to third parties
A French tax ruling confirms that VAT incurred on goods acquired by a taxable person remains deductible even when those…
Russia opposition proposes reversing VAT hike to 20%
Russian opposition parties have proposed reversing the VAT rate increase back to 20%, challenging the government's fiscal policy. The proposal…
Key GST Rules for E-Commerce Sellers: Marketplace vs D2C
This article outlines key GST compliance obligations for e-commerce sellers in India, distinguishing between marketplace models (selling via platforms like…
UK Online Marketplaces: Is VAT liability about to shift?
The UK government is considering shifting VAT liability for sales made through online marketplaces, potentially making platforms rather than individual…
UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments
The UAE has introduced stricter VAT reporting requirements for transactions involving cryptocurrency payments. Businesses accepting digital assets must now adhere…
Section 74 Cannot Be Invoked by Merely Using the Words “Fraud” or “Suppression”
An Indian court ruling clarifies that tax authorities cannot invoke Section 74 of the GST Act—which applies to cases involving…
Delhi HC Waives Service Tax Penalty, Holds Bona Fide Belief in Non-Taxability a Reasonable Cause u/s 80
The Delhi High Court waived a service tax penalty by invoking Section 80 of the Finance Act, ruling that a…
Slovakia updates eFaktúra FAQ with VAT coding guidance
Slovakia has updated its eFaktúra FAQ documentation to include guidance on VAT coding, providing clarification for businesses and practitioners implementing…
Poland Approves First ViDA Implementation Bill, Focusing on E-Commerce and OSS Changes
Poland has approved its first legislative bill implementing the EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) directive, with the package…
ViDA’s EDIFACT block to cost billions
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative faces a significant cost challenge due to its treatment of EDIFACT,…
Brazil: IBS and CBS elections for 2027
Brazil's tax reform introduces two new consumption taxes — the Intergovernmental Tax on Goods and Services (IBS) and the Contribution…
EU OSS & IOSS VAT revenues pass €125 billion in 5 yrs
The EU's One-Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) VAT schemes have collectively generated over €125 billion in VAT…
Briefing Document: Comprehensive Review of EU VAT Deduction Rules and Invoice Requirements Based on ECJ Case Law
A comprehensive briefing document reviewing EU VAT deduction rules and invoice requirements as shaped by European Court of Justice case…
Madras HC Rules GST Authorities Can Block Electronic Credit Ledger to Recover Tax Dues
The Madras High Court has ruled that GST authorities have the power to block a taxpayer's Electronic Credit Ledger as…
New VAT Rate Provisions for Beverages to Take Effect in 2027
New VAT rate provisions specifically targeting beverages are scheduled to take effect in 2027. The changes introduce updated VAT treatment…
ECJ & General Court VAT Cases decided in 2026
A curated compilation of VAT-related judgments issued by the European Court of Justice and the General Court during 2026. This…
European Court T-413/25 (Peckeger) – Judgment – Article 19 VAT Directive precludes income-based TOGC restrictions and has direct effect
The General Court ruled in case T-413/25 (Peckeger) that Article 19 of the VAT Directive, which governs the transfer of…
Russia Clarifies VAT Exemption for Industrial Products Containing Precious Metals
Russia's tax authorities have issued clarificatory guidance on the application of VAT exemptions to industrial products that contain precious metals.…
Assam Govt Notifies Circular No. 01/2026 Establishing GST Facilitation Centres for Taxpayers & DDOs
The Assam state government has issued Circular No. 01/2026 establishing GST Facilitation Centres to assist taxpayers and Drawing and Disbursing…
Clarke & Glogower, The Indirect Taxes
Clarke and Glogower's academic paper 'The Indirect Taxes' examines the theoretical and structural foundations of indirect taxation, including VAT, sales…
FTT Upholds VAT Late Payment Penalties in Pertemps Ltd Appeal
The UK First-tier Tribunal upheld HMRC's imposition of VAT late payment penalties against Pertemps Ltd, a major staffing and recruitment…
FTT Allows Luxurico to Recover VAT on Hypercar Acquisition
The UK First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of Luxurico, allowing the company to recover input VAT incurred on the acquisition…
FTT Rejects HMRC Strike-Out in Apricot Umbrella VAT Appeal
The UK First-tier Tribunal (FTT) rejected HMRC's application to strike out Apricot Umbrella's VAT appeal, allowing the case to proceed…
Italy – Automated VAT assessments in case of omitted Annual VAT Return
Italy has introduced a system of automated VAT assessments targeting taxpayers who fail to file their annual VAT return. Under…
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