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Thailand: E-tax filing

Thailand has permitted e-invoicing since 2012. From 2017 – following regulations issued on e-tax and e-receipts – taxpayers may prepare, deliver, and keep their invoices and receipts electronically, subject to prior approval from the Thai Revenue Department. Currently, the Revenue Department and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) are working together to improve the e-tax […]

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Understand the latest EU tax laws and changes

It can be difficult to know where you stand regarding EU VAT changes and European tax laws. There have been sweeping changes implemented in recent years. This blog breaks down the major updates, including the EU VAT reform, to help ensure your business is on the right path. Additionally, you can speak with our team […]

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Mexico’s Resolution Miscellanea Fiscal 2023 and CFDI matters

Update: 28 March 2023 by Maria del Carmen Grace Period to Transition to Mexico’s CFDI 4.0 Ends On Friday 31 March 2023 the grace period granted by Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) in the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution 2023 (RMF) ends. Taxpayers must transition to version 4.0 of CFDI, Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet, the electronic […]

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Understanding VAT Between European Countries

All European countries charge VAT on goods and services. VAT is a consumption tax added during each production stage of goods or services. Although VAT is near-universal according to the EU VAT Directive, VAT rates within the EU do differ. This is because the EU VAT Directive allows Member States to choose whether to implement […]

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What Non-EU countries need to know about IOSS & OSS

The EU VAT E-Commerce package has been in place since 1 July 2021. This applies to intra-EU B2C supplies of goods and imports of low value goods. Three schemes make up the package. These are based on the value of goods and the location of the sale of goods. All OSS schemes are currently optional. […]

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Checklist: How to choose the Right VAT Compliance Technology Solution

Tax has always been challenging and ever-changing VAT regulations across Europe add to the complexity, requiring technology adoption to support compliance- related activities. It’s time for businesses to evaluate how efficiently they’re handling their VAT compliance obligations. We created this checklist to help you assess whether you already have an effective, scalable solutions that’s optimized […]

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An introduction to EU VAT
An Introduction to EU VAT

Nearly every major economy has a form of VAT. That’s 165 countries, each with its own compliance and reporting rules. The main exception is the United States. VAT is by far the most significant indirect tax for nearly all the world’s countries. Globally VAT contributes more than 30% of all government revenue. Levying VAT is […]

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4 things to know about Portugal's billing SAF-T
4 Things You Need to Know about Portugal’s Billing SAF-T

Changes are coming to Portugal’s Billing SAF-T reporting requirements for non-resident taxpayers that trade in the country. The process may be stringent but that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult for your company. Here are four things you need to be aware of about Portugal’s billing SAF-T obligations. 1: Non-resident taxpayers must file the […]

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Serbia: Amendments to the E-Invoicing, Fiscalisation and VAT Laws

Serbia is on the final straight to implementing its mandatory e-invoicing, which will come into effect from 1 January 2023. Legislative changes are still being proposed before that deadline to allow for a complete introduction of mandatory e-invoicing to the whole B2B sector. On 12 December 2022, the Ministry of Finance published the following Laws […]

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VAT in the Digital Age: VAT treatment of the platform economy

The European Commission’s  “VAT in the Digital Age” proposal brings significant modifications to the VAT treatment of the platform economy related to the operators in the short-term accommodation (max. of 45 days) and passenger transport services. VAT treatment of the platform economy It is worth mentioning that the ‘VAT treatment of the platform economy’ only […]

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KSeF: A timeline of Poland’s e-invoicing mandate

Electronic invoicing in Poland via KSeF has undergone a long journey. Providing new expectations for B2B and B2G transactions alike, it is vital for taxpayers to understand what’s to come – though that can be tough when rules and regulations change frequently. This blog provides a comprehensive timeline of Poland’s advancement towards its e-invoicing mandate, […]

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VAT in the Digital Age Mandatory E-invoicing in the EU
VAT in the Digital Age: Mandatory e-reporting and e-invoicing for EU Intra-Community Transactions

The European Commission has announced its long-awaited proposal for legislative changes in relation to the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative. This is one of the most important developments in the history of European VAT, and affects not only European businesses, but also non-EU companies whose businesses trade with the EU. This guide about VAT […]

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E-invoicing in Guatemala

With the entry into force of resolutions SAT-DSI-1240-2021 and SAT-DSI-1350-2022, most taxpayers in the country are now obliged to issue electronic invoices under the Online Electronic Invoice System (Regimen de Factura Electronica en Linea – FEL). The latest taxpayers to join the mandatory electronic billing system are include taxpayers incorporated into the General Value Added […]

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Expert Series Part V: New Roles for IT in the Wake of Expanding Global Mandates

Part V of V – Christiaan Van Der Valk, vice president, strategy and regulatory, Sovos  Click here to read part IV of the series.   Government-mandated e-invoicing laws are making their way across nearly every region of the globe, bringing more stringent mandates and expectations on businesses. Inserted into every aspect of your operation, governments are […]

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Fire Brigade Tax in Slovenia

Problems encountered with Fire Brigade Tax rate increase in Slovenia Slovenia’s Fire Brigade Tax (FBT) has changed. The rate increased from 5% to 9%. This came into effect on 1 October 2022. The first submission deadline followed on 15 November 2022. Unfortunately, the transition has been plagued by problems. We discuss some issues and how […]

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E-invoicing and Fiscal Digitization in Africa

African countries are following e-invoicing and continuous transaction control trends implemented rapidly by many countries around the globe. Each country in the continent is developing their variation of a tax digitization system. This means there is currently no standardisation with compliance requirements differing in each jurisdiction. A common transaction reporting feature among African countries is […]

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Expert Series Part IV: New Roles for IT in the Wake of Expanding Global Mandates

Part IV of V – Ryan Ostilly, vice president of product and GTM strategy EMEA & APAC, Sovos Click here to read part III of the series.   Government-mandated e-invoicing laws are making their way across nearly every region of the globe, bringing more stringent mandates and expectations on businesses. Inserted into every aspect of your […]

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Denmark E-Invoicing Requirements

New bookkeeping law – Lov om bogføring On 19 May 2022, the Danish Parliament passed a new bookkeeping law – Lov om bogføring – introducing requirements for companies to use a digital bookkeeping system. Section 16 of the Law requires many Danish companies to use a digital bookkeeping system and make their bookings electronically. The final […]

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