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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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Looking to Cut Tax Compliance Costs? Consider Tax Solutions Before Migrating to SAP S/4HANA

As the digitization of tax continues, many organizations are looking to reduce the complexity and cost of tax compliance. In our latest spotlight report, created in partnership with Americas’  SAP Users’ Group (ASUG), “Boost Tax Compliance Capabilities and Visibility with SAP S/4HANA”, we discuss the most optimal time in the SAP S/4HANA migration process to […]

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Fiscal Representation Post-Brexit – Requirements for UK Companies Trading in the EU

Non-EU companies are required to appoint a Fiscal Representative in order to be registered for VAT in many Member States. Following the end of the Brexit transition agreement on 31 December 2020, this was a consideration for UK companies who wanted to remain registered or had to register as a result of changes to supply […]

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French E-invoicing Mandate Update: Government Revises Rollout Schedule

When the French Tax Authority published its report last fall, unveiling the continuous transaction control (CTC) plans for France, we questioned whether it would be possible to finalise all the details of this system in less than a year, to allow sufficient time for businesses to adapt. Although the French Treasury (DGFiP) has made good […]

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Saudi Arabia’s E-Invoicing Mandate is Fast Approaching

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the finalized rules for the Saudi Arabia e-invoicing system earlier this year, announcing plans for two main phases for the new e-invoicing system. The first phase of the Saudi Arabia e-invoicing system is set to go live from 4 December 2021. With the mandate just around the […]

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IPT Compliance in the UK: What Does the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act Mean for Insurers in Greater London?

IPT compliance is complex, especially when insurers are writing across multiple regions, jurisdictions or boroughs.

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Nevada Restricts Residents’ Rights to Receive DtC Shipments of Alcohol

Earlier this year, SB 307 was enacted in Nevada, effectively eliminating the right for Nevada residents to receive direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments of beer and spirits from producers, or any alcoholic beverage from out-of-state retailers. Previously, Nevada DtC alcohol shipping permissions were among the most open, with the state allowing breweries, distilleries and retailers to sell […]

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Unclaimed Property Due Dates by State

Unclaimed property due dates are spread across the calendar year and differ by state and holder/company type. Complicating matters even further, each state’s own unclaimed property rules and regulations are updated frequently. We’ve gathered state-specific information on unclaimed property due dates to help you stay on top of this changing information. The Sovos regulatory analysis […]

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VAT Trends: Aggregator Liability – What You Should Know

This blog is an excerpt from Sovos’ annual VAT Trends report. Governments are increasingly putting liability for reporting and/or paying VAT on platforms that already process many taxable transactions and associated data flows, instead of putting such liability on each individual taxable person transacting on such platforms. Why is this happening? With the introduction of […]

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Asia E-invoicing: New Developments in the Region

Having originated in Latin America, the next region set to embrace continuous transaction controls is Asia. Several jurisdictions in the region have announced their intent to introduce a new invoicing system as soon as possible. In this episode of the Sovos Expert Series, Harri Vivian sits down with Victor Duarte, Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos […]

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DtC Shipping Essentials: Tax Determination and Reporting

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol requires producers, shippers and retailers to stay compliant with numerous rules and regulations. Tax determination and reporting is one of those key areas, and also presents a unique challenge to shippers.  Regulations on DtC shipping require shippers to recognize and manage a tax burden that is much broader than if […]

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Economic Nexus and the DtC Alcohol Shipper

As states have adopted new economic nexus laws over the last several years, vastly expanding whom states can make responsible for sales taxes obligations, direct-to-consumer (DtC) shippers of alcohol have had to adjust, though not as much as most remote sellers. Generally, DtC alcohol shippers are required to collect and remit sales taxes in the […]

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The EU E-Commerce VAT Package: Lessons Learned Two Months On

On 1 July 2021 the EU E-Commerce VAT Package was introduced. The package replaced existing distance-selling rules and extended the Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) into a wider-ranging One Stop Shop (OSS). The implementation of the EU E-Commerce VAT Package was designed to simplify the VAT reporting requirements for sellers and improve the tax take […]

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Meet the Expert: Daniela Dinkova – Compliance Services Manager at Sovos

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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Are You Planning for the Future of Indirect Tax?

The digitalization of tax is imminent. Is your organization staying current with the ERP evolution? In our latest Spotlight Report, created in partnership with Americas’  SAP Users’ Group (ASUG), “The State of Indirect Tax Compliance Among SAP Customers” we explore how SAP customers are planning for the future of indirect tax compliance. Research from our […]

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Sovos Acquires 1099 Pro to Extend SMB Support as U.S. Tax Reporting Rules Grow More Complex

Earlier today, Sovos announced it has acquired 1099 Pro, a California-based company that delivers tax information reporting software and services to tens of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), in addition to enterprise organizations. 1099 Pro has been a market leader for three decades, and it brings talented team members to Sovos to extend […]

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The Effects of Current Events on Supply Chains

Over the past year supply chains have taken a significant hit with the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit to name a few. It is essential to start putting a plan in place to recover and protect your supply chains and reclaim control. In this episode of the Sovos Expert Series, Becca Taylor sits down with Andy […]

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Audio Blog: What is the Import One Stop Shop?

What is the Import One Stop Shop? Find out in three minutes The Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) is here. Since July 2021, businesses selling imported goods in the EU valued at less than EUR 150 can now use the scheme. Businesses can now collect, declare, and pay VAT to the local tax authorities in […]

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