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Omnichannel retailers know that they cannot overlook sales tax, but it is a time-consuming and complicated process. Especially when retailers operate in numerous jurisdictions and balance in-person and virtual sales, it is difficult to properly manage sales tax. A recent Sovos survey interviewed full-time finance and accounting decision makers at retail companies with annual revenues […]

It’s no secret that direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol is a valuable and growing market. Wineries, breweries, distilleries, and retailers alike have benefited from having direct access to consumers across the country. With consumer demand at an all-time high, it is understandable more alcohol sellers want to get into the DtC game as soon as […]

There are many taxes (IPT) and parafiscal charges levied on insurance premiums throughout Europe. As a consequence of the lack of tax harmonisation, no general rules can be applied to establish which taxes exist in which countries and how to calculate the correct IPT amounts. Some insurers do not have a dedicated IPT team; this […]

Update: 26 March 2024 by Carolina Silva The implementation of the qualified electronic signature requirement to establish the presumption of integrity and authenticity for e-invoices has been postponed, as announced in the 2024 State Budget. It had already been postponed several times in recent years. This requirement was initially expected to be enforced on 1 […]

Since becoming the first EU country to make electronic invoicing mandatory through a clearance process in 2019, Italy has kept a steady pace in improving its continuous transaction controls (CTC) system to close the gaps in VAT compliance. Over recent years, Italy has gradually expanded its system by introducing various mandates. The following changes reflect […]

With VAT gaps growing worldwide, tax authorities are introducing increasingly stringent controls aiming to tighten tax controls, increase revenue and obtain more data on the health of their economy. We’ve recently observed several countries, especially in Eastern Europe, begin their journey by implementing or announcing their intention to implement continuous transaction controls (CTC) e-invoicing. CTC […]

Update: 5 April 2024 by Dilara İnal Implementation waves of Phase 2 of E-invoicing in Saudi Arabia Implementation of Phase 2 of Saudi Arabia’s e-invoicing initiative started in January 2023 with the first wave of taxpayers. Subsequent waves – which are announced by Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) – are based on […]

For Insurance Premium Tax, location of risk is vital in determining the correct tax. In this episode of the Sovos Expert Series, Anita Blanusic asks Russell Brown, Senior Consulting Manager to explain the location of risk for goods in transit and how it’s determined. Listen as he answers the following questions: What is goods in […]

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 the latest developments on tax regimes across the world, […]

At this point, knowing that increasingly complex sales tax requirements exist is not the issue. Organizations know that they’re facing more complicated rules and regulations, but it’s more a matter of taking the time to invest in the necessary tools to properly face those challenges. With an automated sales tax compliance solution, businesses can better […]

Insurance statutory reporting filing due dates for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) are spread across the calendar year causing a jumble of different deadlines that apply to certain insurers. The quarterly and annual filings can be easier to remember, but the additional filings certain insurers are required to submit can be tricky to […]

It’s no surprise that inflation is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, with prices continuing to sky-rocket month by month. Data from the United Kingdom shows that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation jumped to a 40-year high of 9% in the past 12 months. Governments around the world are looking for ways to reduce […]

Since many audits seem to occur at random, it’s not always possible to identify the reason why a tax office would decide to initiate one. We’ve previously spoken about an increased interest in audits from the EU and audits for e-commerce. This article covers the most common reasons behind a VAT audit to help businesses […]

Update: 29 February 2024 by Inês Carvalho Since January 2023, Romania‘s mandatory e-transport system has monitored the transport of certain goods in the national territory. The e-transport system operates in parallel with Romania’s e-invoicing system. This blog answers frequently asked questions about Romania’s e-transport system including what and who is in scope, document format and […]

By Chloe Cristallini, Marketing Manager for Bloom Studio Recently, one of our webinar attendees asked, “What advice would you give someone who is first starting to sell alcohol DtC, or who wants to grow their DtC channel?” Buying a bottle of wine should be as easy for people as buying a pair of shoes. Other […]

Continuing our series on VAT audits, we take a closer look at the trends we’ve seen emerging in the activities of the EU Member States’ independent tax administrations throughout the European Union. In a recent report from the European Commission (EC) specific guidelines were published not only on best practices but also on how EU […]

France is known for its challenging Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) filing system. Understanding which tax authorities you need to register with, file with and talk to when you have questions is essential to meeting your business’s IPT compliance obligations. In this blog, we identify France’s IPT tax authorities and explain what makes IPT so different […]

In a recent blog, we considered the upcoming changes to the VAT treatment of virtual events. Today, we will consider some of the issues that may arise. Exemption from VAT Many hosts currently use the available educational or fundraising exemptions, especially where the delegates are private individuals without the right of deduction, e.g., doctors. For […]