EU Commission clarifies VAT rules for platforms offering free access in exchange for data
The European Commission released EU VAT Committee Working Paper No. 1118 on 17 November 2025. This European Commission working paper addresses a question from Italian authorities concerning the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment of IT services
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Slovenia to introduce mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions from 2028
Slovenia has enacted the Act on the Exchange of Electronic Invoices and Other Electronic Documents, published in the Official Gazette on 6 November 2025, which establishes mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions. Under the Act,
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Ecuador: SRI extends October VAT, withholding tax declaration deadlines
The Director General of the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI) has issued Resolution NAC-DGERCGC25-00000036 on 6 November 2025, extending deadlines for Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax declarations for October 2025. The measure responds
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Mexico gazettes 2026 economic package, e-invoicing reforms
Mexico’s government has published a series of decrees introducing the 2026 Federal Revenue Law and extensive reforms to the Federal Tax Code, Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS), and digital platform taxation. The measures, announced
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Czech Republic: GFD issues revised tax rules for app-based transport providers
The Czech Republic’s General Financial Directorate (GFD) has issued updated guidance for entities offering transport services through mobile applications such as Uber, Bolt, and Liftago. The updates reflect recent changes in VAT legislation and
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Sri Lanka: MoF unveils 2026 budget, proposes lower VAT and capital allowance thresholds
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Budget Speech for 2026 on 7 November 2025, outlining significant tax policy changes—including the alignment of VAT and social security contribution levies across
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Slovak Republic launches international tender for e-invoicing service provider
The Slovak Republic's financial administration announced on 7 November 2025 that it has taken a significant step toward modernising its invoice processing by launching an international public procurement for a service provider to deliver a key
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Taiwan: NTB urges separate invoices for gold jewellery, processing fees
Taiwan’s Northern Region National Taxation Bureau (NTB) has reminded businesses selling pure gold jewellery to issue separate invoices for gold and processing fees, in line with tax regulations. As international gold prices continue to hit
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Kazakhstan: MoF introduces conditional VAT registration for foreign firms
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance has introduced new rules for foreign companies to register for VAT when selling goods or providing services through online platforms. These rules were issued via Ministry of Finance Order No. 636 of 28 October 2025
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Czech Republic: New government plans corporate tax cut, key economic reforms
The Czech Republic's new incoming government has unveiled its draft program, pledging not to increase taxes. The draft program declaration of the Czech Republic government, slated for November 2025, outlines an ambitious plan for securing sound
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France updates VAT thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs
The French government officially promulgated LOI No. 2025-1044 on 3 November 2025, aimed at creating a stable, fair, and transparent fiscal framework for micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses. The law reforms the Value Added Tax (TVA)
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Bulgaria: Council of Ministers proposes VAT amendments for small enterprises
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has submitted a draft amendment to the VAT Act to parliament, aiming to implement the European Union’s small enterprises VAT scheme. Any small enterprise with a total annual turnover of no more than EUR 100 000
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Costa Rica: DGT introduces new monthly tax reporting form for transactions not supported by electronic vouchers
Costa Rica’s tax authority (DGT) issued Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0055-2025 on 3 November 2025, introducing a new monthly tax reporting form for businesses and organisations that conduct transactions not covered by electronic invoices. The new
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Bulgaria plans dividend tax hike, faster write-offs for electric vehicles in 2026 budget
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has released the draft State Budget Act for 2026 and updated the medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028, which were published on the Ministry’s website on 3 November 2025. Draft State Budget Act for
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges use of fine exemption initiative by year-end
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to take advantage of the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties Initiative," which ends on 31 December 2025. This announcement was made on 2 November
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Slovenia: MoF mandates e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions
Slovenia's Ministry of Finance (MoF)Â announced that the National Assembly had passed the Law on the Exchange of Electronic Invoices and Other Electronic Documents, introducing mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for domestic
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South Africa: SARS updates VAT guide for foreign e-service suppliers
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released an updated version of VAT-REG-02-G02: Supply of Electronic Services by Foreign Suppliers and Foreign Intermediaries guide, reflecting recent legislative amendments to the Value-Added Tax (VAT)
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EU releases report on the strategic dialogue on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package
On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra hosted a strategic dialogue on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package in Brussels. The ViDA initiative represents one of the most significant reforms to the EU’s Value-Added Tax (VAT)
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