Peppol E-invoicing explained: What it is and how it works The global adoption of electronic invoicing is accelerating. Governments worldwide are pushing to adopt e-invoicing to digitally transform their national systems and, often, to close the VAT gap. While many countries have introduced their own e-invoicing mandate to digitise fiscal controls, the requirements and systems […]
By Christiaan Van Der Valk The French tax administration has just announced structural changes to the 2026 French e-invoicing mandate that will discontinue the development of the free state-operated invoice exchange service. This decision will put increased pressure on taxpayers and software vendors to select a certified ‘PDP’ to fill the void created by this […]
In Italy, the insurance premium tax (IPT) code (which is being revised as of the date of this blog’s publication) and various other laws and regulations include provisions for taxes/contributions on motor hull and motor liability insurance policies. This article covers all you need to know about this specific indirect tax in the country. As […]
Italy: IPT Treatment on Used Vehicle Warranty Services On 21 May 2024, the Italian tax authority published a ruling (No. 110/2024) on the IPT treatment of warranty services provided in relation to the sale of used vehicles. The ruling dealt with a scenario in which a company (the ‘Applicant’) provided warranty services to dealers within […]
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has released a draft proposal to implement mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting for B2B and B2C transactions. This implementation would mark a significant shift in the country’s e-invoicing landscape. Should the proposal be approved, taxpayers will be subject to a two-fold obligation: they must issue and exchange B2B invoices […]
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced the implementation of a phased adoption of InvoiceNow, the national e-invoicing framework based on the Peppol network, for GST registered businesses starting voluntarily in May 2025. The mandate will cover B2B transactions only, as the government is expected to make B2G mandatory in the coming years.
Following a webinar covering regulatory updates alongside key points of the VAT recovery process, this blog aims to shed light on the crucial aspects of VAT recovery – especially fast-approaching deadlines. Understanding the nuances of VAT recovery applications is essential for businesses seeking to optimise operational costs by recovering VAT incurred in a different country. […]
In Austria, the insurance premium tax law regulates the indirect tax that applies to elements of coverage under a motor insurance policy. This blog details everything you need to know about this particular indirect tax in the country. As with our dedicated overviews of the taxation of motor insurance policies in Spain and Norway, this […]
Norway has an indirect tax that applies to elements of coverage under a motor insurance policy. This blog details everything you need to know about it. As with our dedicated Spain IPT overview, this blog will focus on the specifics in Norway. We also have a blog covering the taxation of motor insurance policies across […]
Liechtenstein is one of many countries with Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) requirements, specifically the Swiss Stamp Duty and Liechtenstein Insurance Levy. This blog provides an overview of IPT in Liechtenstein to help insurance companies remain compliant. What kind of taxes are applicable in Liechtenstein on insurance premium amounts? In Liechtenstein, there are two types […]
Monaco is one of many countries with Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) requirements, specifically the Special Annual Tax and Fire Brigade Tax. This blog provides an overview of IPT in Monaco to help insurance companies remain compliant. What kind of taxes are applicable in Monaco on insurance premium amounts? In Monaco, there are two types […]
The convergence of traditional Value Added Tax (VAT) and transactional compliance regimes is creating new obligations and responsibilities for companies doing business around the world. When it comes to VAT, compliance is so much more than just reporting. Here are six pitfalls you should avoid in the pursuit of VAT compliance: 1. Making the […]
When it was announced recently that the introduction of a new French e-invoicing mandate had been delayed until September 2026 there was a collective sigh of relief amongst many in the tax and finance world. More time to adequately prepare, put systems and methodologies in place and have your business ready to be compliant from […]
Greece’s VAT reform started back in 2020 and it has manifested itself in three continuous transaction control (CTC) initiatives. Namely, the initiatives are: myDATA e-audit scheme Voluntary CTC e-invoicing, performed through service providers who must meet certain certification criteria New generation cash registers which report B2C data to myDATA in real time Recently, the introduction […]
E-documents or electronic documents are rapidly growing in usage across businesses of all shapes and sizes, in countries around the world. While the automated exchange of e-documents is a relatively new phenomenon which is being adopted on a country-by-country basis, there is basic universal information that your business would benefit from understanding – and potentially […]