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In the first blog in our series, we introduced SAP Clean Core concept and how much is being made about its impact on business, specifically the ability to customize an ERP to meet operational needs. For part two, I’d like to address how businesses can use the SAP Clean Core principles to create a system […]
Much is being made about the introduction of SAP’s ‘Clean Core’ concept and how it will impact a business’ ability to customize its ERP to meet the unique needs of its operation. In this first blog in a series taking on the issue of Clean Core, I’d like to focus on the realities of what […]
Last year, Sovos and Comply Exchange held a customer roundtable discussion on recent Form W-8 and Form W-9 changes. Here are some of the top points that participants brought up during the roundtable. Decentralized organization challenges In the realm of decentralized organizations, a recurring issue emerged – tax reporting departments often unearth problems with Form […]
Sovos often faces the question: “What triggers an audit from the States regarding unclaimed property compliance?” While each case is unique, there are common situations that can increase the likelihood of an audit. In this blog, we explore these triggers and provide insights on how companies can navigate the complexities of unclaimed property compliance. Here […]
Like many of you, I read the news that Vertex had officially moved forward with plans to acquire Pagero with interest. This hardly comes as a surprise. These two companies already had a commercial relationship and since their October public announcement of a strategic partnership, a number of industry insiders and pundits predicted this would […]
Argentina has recently expanded its perception VAT (Value Added Tax) collection regime to ensure efficient tax administration. It has included selling food and other products for human consumption, beverages, personal hygiene, and cleaning items under its scope. The Argentinian Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) established this through Resolution No. 5329/2023 in early February 2023. […]
There are many technology vendors out there promising you the world. With a technology vendor partnership, those miracle solutions to all your business needs are available at your fingertips. However, as with most things in life, it’s important to ensure you check off all the important boxes before making a purchasing decision. When you’re shopping […]
Update: 13 March 2023 by Enis Gencer Northern European Jurisdictions: CTC Update The European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal continues to unfold with the latest details published on 8 December 2022. As a result, many EU countries are stepping up their efforts towards digitizing tax controls – including mandatory e-invoicing. While we […]
The expansion of the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) indirect tax to include business to consumer (B2C) sales of digital services is one of the most important new revenues for many countries. What are the electronically supplied services? E-services that a company supplies electronically can be: Supplies of images or […]
Switzerland along with other countries, such as Portugal and India, is endeavoring to support automation in financial processes without introducing structured invoice files. The method for automation in these cases has been through the introduction of mandatory QR codes on financial documents. The concept of a QR bill was already introduced in Switzerland in June […]
Many countries have recently started their continuous transaction controls (CTC) journey by introducing mandatory e-invoicing or e-reporting systems. We see more of this trend in the European Union as the recent reports on the VAT in the Digital Age Initiative discuss that the best policy choice would be to introduce an EU-wide CTC e-invoicing system covering […]
For the UK and other non-EU businesses it’s vital to determine the importer of the goods into the EU as this will impact the VAT treatment. For goods under €150 there are simplified options such as the Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) or special arrangements through the postal operator. However, when supplying goods over €150, […]
It seems such a short time since HMRC sent a reminder letter in March 2022 recalling the upcoming changes to the UK’s customs systems and explaining what to do to prepare for these changes. With the deadline rapidly approaching, here’s a brief recap. The Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system, which is […]
On 22 July, the EU Commission opened four new infringement proceedings against the United Kingdom for allegedly breaching the 2021 Northern Ireland Protocol on conditions related to customs requirements, excise tax and VAT. The EU has brought seven proceedings against the UK over the Protocol since 2021. The Northern Ireland Protocol Following the UK’s departure […]
Latest Changes 1 July begins the second half of 2022, and in line with that milestone, changes have started to be implemented in the CTC sphere. In this blog, we highlight vital developments that have taken place in and outside Europe that may influence the continuous transaction controls (CTC) landscape globally. The Philippines: Pilot program […]
According to European Customs Law, non-EU established businesses must appoint a representative for customs purposes when importing goods into the EU. In particular, the Union Customs Code establishes that non-EU resident businesses must appoint an indirect representative. At the end of the Brexit transitionary period, many UK businesses suddenly needed to appoint an indirect representative […]