OECD: VAT receipts boost tax revenue in Asia-Pacific
The report states that tax revenues in the Asia-Pacific rose for a third straight year in 2023 due to higher VAT receipts. The OECD has released the Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2025 report on 8 July 2025, which reveals that tax
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Italy clarifies VAT split-payment exemption effective date for listed companies
Italy has abolished the VAT split-payment system for FTSE MIB-listed companies, effective 1 July 2025. Italy has abolished the VAT split-payment system requirement for companies listed on the FTSE MIB index, as per Decree-Law No. 84 of 17 June
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Tanzania enacts 2025-26 budget measures, includes new transfer pricing penalty
The measures will apply from 1 July 2025, unless otherwise specified. Tanzania's Finance Act 2025 was enacted on 30 June 2025, implementing tax measures from the 2025-26 Budget Speech with some adjustments to the initially announced
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Spain announces 2024 VAT refund deadline
Spanish and EU businesses have until 30 September 2025 to claim VAT and IGIC refunds for 2024, subject to applicable procedures and reciprocity conditions. Spanish companies and foreign businesses have until 30 September 2025 to claim refunds for
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Poland gazettes Act increasing VAT exemption thresholdÂ
The Act increases the VAT exemption threshold from PLN 200,000 to PLN 240,000 from 2026. Poland published the Act of 24 June 2025 in the Official Gazette on 7 July 2025, raising the VAT exemption threshold from PLN 200,000 to PLN 240,000,
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Sri Lanka to introduce 18% VAT on cross-border digital services
Sri Lanka will implement an 18% VAT on foreign digital services supplied to local consumers starting October 2025. Sri Lanka will implement an 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services supplied by non-resident companies to local consumers,
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Vietnam enacts new VAT law
The new VAT law introduces 0% VAT for certain NTZ/EPE services, expanded non-cash payments, updated VAT credit/refund rules, and new seller declaration requirements, replacing parts of prior VAT guidance. Vietnam issued Decree 181/2025/ND-CP and
See MoreUK: Online marketplaces responsible for VAT on sales by foreign sellers
HMRC has confirmed that online marketplaces must account for VAT on goods sold by overseas businesses when the items are located in the UK at the time of sale. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued guidance on 20 June 2025 confirming
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Poland published final schema FA_VAT (3) and KSeF 2.0 API documentation
Poland's Council of Ministers approved a draft law mandating the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), pending parliamentary review and expected enactment by July 2025. Poland announced that the final schema, FA_VAT (3), will supersede the
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Vietnam extends VAT reduction until 2026
The National Assembly has extended the 2% VAT cut for eligible goods and services from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Resolution No. 204/2025/QH15 on 17 June 2025, extending the reduced VAT rate of 8% (down
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Egypt amends VAT law to broaden tax base and target key sectors
The amended VAT law focuses on expanding the tax base, addressing sectoral imbalances, and improving fiscal sustainability, while maintaining the current VAT rate. Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a series of amendments to VAT Law
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Uzbekistan to refund 50% VAT to livestock and poultry farmers
Uzbekistan is offering a 50% VAT refund to livestock and poultry farms from April 2025 to January 2028 under Cabinet Resolution No. 362, aiming to boost domestic meat, milk, and egg production. Uzbekistan is implementing a 50% VAT refund for
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Greece consults on EU-Aligned VAT rules for small businesses
The Greek Ministry of Finance is consulting on a draft law to align VAT rules with the EU small business scheme, offering cross-border VAT registration exemptions for small businesses under specific turnover thresholds. The Greek Ministry of
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA sets criteria for 23rd wave of e-invoicing integration
ZATCA will require businesses with VAT revenues over SAR 750,000 from 2022–2024 to join the 23rd e-invoicing integration phase starting 27 June 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the criteria for selecting
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Argentina amends VAT receipt rules, defers fuel tax hike partially
General Resolution (RG) 5716/2025 modifies the VAT tax receipt issuance regime, while Decree 441/2025 defers scheduled tax increases on liquid fuels and carbon dioxide for 2024 and early 2025. Argentina has published the General Resolution (RG)
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Slovak Republic: Parliament rejects proposal to cut VAT rateÂ
The bill aimed to cut VAT from 23% to 20%. The Slovak Republic parliament has turned down several bills, including measures to reduce VAT rates. The bill proposed lowering the standard VAT rate from 23% to 20%. This means the planned change,
See MoreSaudi Arabia announces e-invoicing integration criteria for group 23 taxpayers
ZATCA has set integration deadlines for Group 23 taxpayers—those with VAT-liable revenues above SAR 750,000 in 2022–2024—to connect their e-invoicing systems to the Fatoora platform between 1 January and 31 March 2026. The Saudi Zakat,
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Ukraine clarifies VAT rules for foreign currency advance payments
The tax authority clarified that VAT on advance payments in foreign currency for services to non-residents must be calculated using the previous working day’s official exchange rate. The State Tax Service of Ukraine has confirmed that VAT on
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