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Filing VAT Returns and Other Obligations

In our previous blog, we looked at how businesses can determine their obligations when they’re registered for VAT in other countries. We will now focus on what is required to meet those obligations. Submitting VAT returns The VAT return is the most obvious declaration that has to be submitted although as we highlighted in our […]

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VAT Obligations for Event Organisers – top tips in 4 minutes

After a tumultuous 18 months due to COVID-19, the events industry is finally bouncing back. When organising events online and in-person it is important to understand the VAT implications to avoid incurring fines and penalties down the line. Join Mathilde Dorance, Consultant at Sovos discusses the VAT implications for the events industry and the challenges […]

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B2G e-Invoicing and PEPPOL in Europe and Beyond

Electronic invoicing is rapidly becoming a standard business process. Governments are pushing for the adoption of B2G invoicing to optimize the public procurement process and also to provide a boost to the adoption of e-invoicing between businesses. Apart from countries that have introduced general e-invoicing mandates to improve fiscal controls – most of which have […]

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Germany: Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing

Update: 25 June 2024 by Dilara İnal Ministry Publishes Draft Guideline on B2B E-Invoicing The German Ministry of Finance (MoF) released a draft guideline on 13 June 2024, detailing the upcoming B2B e-invoicing mandate which will roll out on 1 January 2025. Although the current law only obliges taxpayers to issue and receive e-invoices for […]

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Understanding VAT Obligations When Organising European Conferences and Events

Regardless of where the event, conference or exhibition is held, there will be VAT obligations to be met. For event organisers, understanding these VAT requirements is key as failure to do so will not only impact profit margins but may also result in late payments and possible penalties. VAT on conferences and events If your […]

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Romania SAF-T: Updated Guidance Released

In our last look at Romania SAF-T, we detailed the technical specifications released from Romania’s tax authority. Since then, additional guidance has been released including an official name for the SAF-T submission: D406. Implementation timeline for mandatory submission of Romania SAF-T Large taxpayers (as designated by the Romanian tax authorities) – 1 January 2022 Medium […]

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Proposed Amendments to Saudi Arabia’s VAT Implementation Regulations (VATIR): What is Changing?

The Saudi Authorities are proposing changes to the VAT Implementation Regulations (VATIR). The proposed changes are open to public consultation, with interested parties able to submit their opinions until 23 October 2021. Why are changes being proposed to VATIR? According to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), the changes aim to harmonise e-invoicing related […]

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How to Determine Your EU VAT Obligations

In our previous blog, we focused on VAT registration and the steps a business needs to go through to determine where it needs to be registered. Once the registration is in place, there are a wide range of obligations that need to be met on an ongoing basis. The first step is fully understanding these […]

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Sovos Named a Leader in Multiple IDC MarketScapes

Three new MarketScapes have been released by IDC and all three recognize Sovos as a leader in their respective categories. As noted by Kevin Permenter, IDC research director, financial applications, “Sovos combines local expertise with a seamless, global customer experience across its full suite of compliance solutions. They are a strong choice for companies of […]

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Poland: JPK V7M/K Schema Changes from 1 January 2022

Poland implemented its version of a mandatory SAF-T file (the JPK_V7M/K reports) back in October 2020. Since then, businesses must submit detailed information on invoices, along with summary reporting details typically seen in a VAT return. The Ministry of Finance recently adopted amendments to the mandatory JPK_V7M/K reports, effective 1 July 2021. However, in order […]

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Meet the Expert: James Brown, Principal Compliance Services Representative

Meet the Expert is our series of blogs where we share more about the team behind our innovative software and managed services. As a global organisation with indirect tax experts across all regions, our dedicated team are often the first to know about new regulatory changes and latest developments on tax regimes across the world, […]

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EU E-Commerce VAT Package FAQs: Understanding IOSS and Imports

The EU e-commerce VAT Package is here. The new schemes, One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) bring significant changes to VAT treatment and reporting mechanisms for sales to private individuals in the EU. Sovos recently held a webinar on Back to Basics: The EU VAT E-Commerce Package. There were a number […]

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Global Supply Chains and VAT: a Crimp in Cash Flow

Corporations in a wide variety of sectors are rapidly transforming their supply chains. The core goals of supply chain globalisation and automation are operational and to achieve financial benefits. However, many companies overlook the impact of indirect taxes – like value added taxes (VAT) – that are assessed by the countries in which they operate. […]

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Where Does France Stand After the Publication of Last Week’s CTC Specifications?

September was unusually eventful for French businesses. A new ordinance was published, specifying the different parts of the upcoming continuous transaction controls (CTC) regime and at the same time postponed the entry into force of the system by 18 months. On top of this, specifications of process flows, and document formats were released at the […]

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How to Prepare for VAT Registration and Fiscal Representation in the EU

Registering for VAT in the EU remains an overly complicated task, with each Member State having its own processes and procedures to obtain a VAT number. The various One Stop Shop schemes that were introduced on 1 July 2021 show what the future could look like, with online application and a similar registration process in […]

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Getting VAT Compliance Right for Black Friday Success

On 26 November, Black Friday presents another opportunity for retailers to drive e-commerce sales and boost revenue. It has become one of the biggest global retail events of the year, with shoppers increasingly turning to online retailers for the best deals. Retailers will be working hard to prepare the best deals to entice shoppers but […]

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EU E-Commerce VAT Package FAQs: Understanding OSS

The EU E-Commerce VAT Package is here. The new schemes, One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS), bring significant changes to VAT treatment and reporting mechanisms for sales to private individuals in the EU. Our recent webinar, Back to Basics: The EU E-Commerce VAT Package, discussed the basic principles of the three […]

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EU E-Commerce VAT Package FAQs: Understanding Marketplace Liability

The EU E-Commerce VAT Package is here. The new schemes, One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) bring significant changes to VAT treatment and reporting mechanisms for sales to private individuals in the EU. Our recent webinar, Back to Basics: The EU E-Commerce VAT Package, discussed the basic principles of the three […]

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