Peru considers temporary reduction of standard VAT rate

29 May, 2025

The reduced VAT rates will apply to natural and legal persons engaged in business activities across any productive sector and subject to VAT. The Peruvian Congress is reviewing Bill No. 11228/2024-CR, introduced on 19 May 2025, which proposes a

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Spain considers legislation to improve access to housing

28 May, 2025

This legislation urges the government to advance initiatives addressing housing challenges, ensure legal certainty, mobilise vacant homes, make housing more affordable, expand public housing, and increase social and affordable rental

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Denmark updates VAT deduction timing, effective from July 2025

28 May, 2025

Businesses may claim VAT deductions up to six months after the supplier’s invoice date, within the VAT return currently due. This removes the requirement to adjust deductions back to the VAT return covering the invoice date. Denmark’s

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Russia: Government proposes extension of 0% VAT rate for hotels, temporary lodging services

28 May, 2025

The proposed extension will continue the rate until 31 December 2030. The Russian Government announced plans to extend the 0% VAT rate on temporary accommodation services in hotels and other lodging facilities on 22 May 2025. The proposed

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France consults VAT treatment of art, antiques

22 May, 2025

France has launched a public consultation on new VAT rules for art, antiques and collectibles ahead of a reduced 5.5% rate which is set to take effect on 1 January 2025. France’s tax authorities have launched a public consultation on new VAT

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France updates VAT guidelines for composite supplies

22 May, 2025

France updates VAT rules to clarify taxation of mixed goods and services. The French Tax Authorities issued new administrative guidelines regarding the VAT treatment of composite supplies in transactions involving a mix of goods and services on

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Italy clarifies how VAT applies to secondment under legislative changes

22 May, 2025

Italy’s tax authority clarified that from 1 January 2025, staff secondment reimbursements covering only salary and related costs will be subject to VAT under new or renewed agreements. Italy’s tax authorities issued Circular No. 5/E on 16 May

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Czech Republic: Ministry of Finance publishes draft guidance on floor area calculation for VAT

22 May, 2025

Ministry of Finance issued a draft decree on calculating floor area for VAT, preparing for real estate VAT changes under the 2024 consolidation package, which goes into effect on 1 July 2025. The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance released a

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South Africa: MoF presents revised 2025 budget, scraps proposed VAT hike

22 May, 2025

Finance Minister delivered 2025 revised budget speech on 21 May 2025. Key tax changes include scrapping proposed VAT rate hikes, removing additional zero-rated items, and increasing the inflation-linked fuel levy. South Africa’s Finance

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Dominican Republic: DGII extends e-invoicing implementation deadline for large local, medium taxpayers

21 May, 2025

The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) has announced a six-month extension for large local and medium-sized taxpayers who were originally required to implement electronic invoicing by 15 May 2025. This extension,

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Sweden: Ministry of Finance announces tax proposals for Autumn Budget 2026, includes reduced corporate tax 

21 May, 2025

Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced various tax proposals for the 2026 Autumn Budget on 19 May 2025. It includes reduced corporate tax, energy tax on electricity, special income tax for non-residents, amongst others. Reduced corporate

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UK raises penalties for late payments of VAT, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment

20 May, 2025

The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has increased penalties for unpaid tax liabilities for VAT and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment taxpayers under the Finance Act 2021, following the introduction of Regulations SI 2025/589 made

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Oman to introduce mandatory e-invoicing in phases starting 2026

20 May, 2025

Oman's Tax Authority has signed an agreement, on 12 May 2025, with Omantel to introduce an electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system as part of efforts to modernise the country's tax administration. The system aims to improve tax collection,

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UK: HMRC formalises authority to extend final VAT return deadlines

20 May, 2025

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced Regulations SI 2025/578 granting taxpayers additional time to submit their final Value Added Tax (VAT) return following the cancellation of their VAT registration. The amendment applies to

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Albania mandates tax representation, VAT compliance for MNCs providing digital services

16 May, 2025

Albanian tax officials released an official statement on 14 May 2025 targeting multinational firms offering digital services directly to consumers in Albania. The Tax Administration, in the framework of implementing the priorities and measures of

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Brazil introduces consumption tax, selective tax as part of VAT reforms

16 May, 2025

Brazil’s President, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, signed Complementary Law No. 214/2025 into law on 16 January 2025. It introduces and defines new taxation frameworks in Brazil: Tax on Goods and Services (IBS), the Contribution on Goods and Services

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EU council approves draft directive holding foreign traders and platforms liable for import VAT

15 May, 2025

The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) agreed on a draft directive on 13 May 2025, introducing new VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods and import VAT. The new rules seek to improve the VAT collection on imported goods

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Chile announces new VAT guidance for marketplaces and low-value goods

15 May, 2025

Chile’s tax authority (SII) has issued Circular No. 38/2025 and Circular No. 39/2025 on 30 April 2025, which implemented last year’s tax reform, including VAT marketplace rules, low-value goods rules, and marketplace compliance

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