Oman postpones mandatory B2B e-invoicing system to 2025
Oman's Tax Authorities announced the postponement of the mandatory B2B e-invoicing system to an unspecified date in 2025, citing technical challenges. Initially, the system was set to be introduced on a voluntary basis in April 2024, with
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Taiwan clarifies business tax on cross-border e-commerce purchases for personal use
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a notice explaining the levy of business tax on goods purchased for personal use through cross-border e-commerce. Recently, Kaohsiung Customs has received numerous inquiries from the public on why
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Poland initiates new consultations on e-invoicing
Poland’s finance minister Andrzej Domański on 12 July, 2024, announced that the Ministry of Finance and the National Revenue Administration are starting a new cycle of consultations on the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF). The meeting titled
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Venezuela extends VAT and customs duty exemption on imports of certain goods
Venezuela announced it published Decree No. 4.967 in the Official Gazette on 28 June, 2024. The Decree clarifies the extension of the temporary exemption from VAT and customs duty on the importation of specific goods. The exemption follows Decree
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Austria passes Tax Amendment Act 2024, introduces changes to VAT
Austria's Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the Tax Amendment Act 2024 (AbgÄG 2024) on 11 July 2024, following its earlier approval by the National Council (lower house of parliament). The Act introduces several changes, particularly to Value
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Finland initiates consultation on VAT rate hike proposal
Finland's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on a proposed draft bill which suggests increasing the VAT rate on certain commodities from 10% to 14%. The consultation is set to conclude on 19 August, 2024. The draft bill
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Nigeria appoints crypto firm to collect VAT on transaction fees
KuCoin, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency trading platform, announced on its official X account, on 3 July 2024, that it will impose a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees for users in Nigeria, effective 8 July, 2024. KuCoin has
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Spain announces 2023 VAT refund deadline
Companies in Spain can claim value-added tax (VAT) refunds paid in other EU countries during 2023 until 30 September, 2024. This process can be completed through the Spanish tax authority’s website. Similarly, EU companies not established
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Switzerland consults on VAT collection amendments for digital platforms
The Swiss Federal Taxation Administration (FTA) has initiated a public consultation on proposed amendments that would mandate digital platforms to collect VAT starting 1 January, 2025. Principles and objectives of the legislation In order to
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Chile revises VAT invoice and document rules
Chile’s tax authority issued Exempt Resolution No. 36, on 15 March, 2024, updating the requirements for various tax documents that value added tax (VAT) taxpayers must issue. These documents include credit notes, debit notes, dispatch guides,
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Luxembourg introduces draft law to change VAT for small enterprises
The Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies is reviewing Bill 8406, proposing amendments to the law of 12 February 1979 on value added tax (VAT), aligning with Council Directive (EU) 2020/285 of 18 February 2020, Council Directive (EU) 2022/542, and the
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Saudi Arabia unveils criteria for 13th phase of e-Invoicing integration
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced its criteria for the 13th wave of integrating the country's new e-Invoicing requirement into its Fatoora system. The 13th wave includes all taxpayers whose revenues subject to VAT
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Romania proposes amended prefilled VAT return format, content
Romania’s government published a draft bill on 27 June, 2024, detailing revisions to the layout and content of the prefilled VAT return. The prefilled e-VAT return follows the government’s Emergency Ordinance No. 70/2024, which was published
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Cyprus extends 0% VAT on essential products
The Cyprus Tax Department announced an additional extension of the temporary 0% VAT rate on essential products, including meats and vegetables, until 30 September 2024. The zero VAT rate on essential goods includes all types of bread (whether
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Vietnam extends 2% VAT reduction on specific goods and services until end of 2024
The Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 72/2024/ND-CP on 30 June 2024, which mandates an additional reduction in the VAT rate from 10% to 8% for various goods and services in the second half of 2024. Effective from 1 July 2024, the government
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Iceland amends VAT Act for cross-border services
Iceland's parliament has amended the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act 50/1988 to align the sale of services to non-resident businesses with the OECD VAT Guidelines and the EU VAT Directive. The new legislation clarifies that, in most cases, the VAT will
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Poland initiates public consultation on VAT Law changes for small businesses
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced the introduction of a draft bill concerning a proposed amendment to the VAT Law under the Amending Directive to the VAT Directive (2020/285) on 25 June, 2024. The draft legislation is up for public
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft law to reform VAT
Germany’s Annual Tax Act 2024, which was published on 5 June 2024, includes proposals for reforming the VAT system in Germany. The legislative process is slated to be completed by this year. Relevant time for input tax deduction A new
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