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Sovos recently hosted an online webinar on VAT recovery where we covered reciprocity agreements between the UK and EU Member States when making 13th Directive VAT refund claims. One of the questions that kept coming up is what are reciprocity agreements and why do they matter? Reciprocity When making 13th Directive refund claims, each EU […]
Update: 5 February 2024 by Marta Sowinska On 1 February, 2024, the Belgian Parliament approved the law implementing mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing in the country, starting from 1 January 2026. The adopted bill can be found here. This means that starting from 1 January, 2026 all VAT-registered taxpayers established in Belgium will be required to issue/receive […]
Our previous articles covered audit trends we have noticed at Sovos and common triggers of a VAT audit. This article discusses the best practices on how to prepare for a VAT audit. Each country and jurisdiction may have different laws and requirements related to the VAT audit process. Tax authorities can carry out audits in […]
The most recent update to the Portuguese Stamp Duty system has included some of the most comprehensive tax reporting changes seen in recent years. Stamp Duty is the oldest tax in Portugal and has been around since the Royal Decree in 1660. Considering its age, updates to bring it in line with the global standard […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]