Acquiring a Tax Number for a Foreign Company...
Acquiring a Tax Number for a Foreign Company in New Zealand a Foreign Company in New Zealand Understanding How to Register a Foreign Company for a New Zealand Tax Number Acquiring a company VAT number in New Zealand entails registering for Domestic GST. For Foreign businesses, it could mean saving 15% on all your goods […]
Why Your Business is Incurring Mineral Oil Tax...
Why Your Business is Incurring Mineral Oil Tax and How to Claim it Understanding Mineral Oil Tax: Why Your Business Pays It and How to Claim Private air charter companies are no strangers to Mineral Oil Tax (often referred to as Excise duties on fuel bills) and although some companies may go to great […]
Italian Supreme Court Confirms VAT Italian Supreme Court...
Italian Supreme Court Confirms VAT Italian Supreme Court Confirms VAT Must Include Electric System Charges Understanding Italy’s Supreme Court Decision on VAT and Electric System Charges In a significant judgment for energy suppliers, tax professionals, and VAT reclaim specialists across Europe, the Italian Supreme Court has clarified the treatment of general electricity system charges in […]
Bolt and the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme: What...
Bolt and the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme: What the UK Tribunal’s Decision Means for VAT on Ride-Hailing Ride-Hailing VAT Changes: What the Bolt and TOMS Tribunal Decision Means for Businesses In a major VAT ruling issued on 24 March 2025, the UK Upper Tribunal dismissed HMRC’s appeal in the case against Bolt Services UK Limited, confirming […]
Understanding EU VAT Reimbursements and the Reemtsma Principle...
Understanding EU VAT Reimbursements and the Reemtsma Principle Reimbursements and the Reemtsma Principle EU VAT Reimbursements Explained: The Reemtsma Principle and What It Means for Businesses The Reemtsma principle allows VAT to be recovered from tax authorities when the supplier is unable or unwilling to correct an overcharge. Recent CJEU rulings have clarified its application in […]
E-Invoicing in the Middle East Reform Is Needed...
E-Invoicing in the Middle East Reform Is Needed E-Invoicing in the Middle East: The Digital Tax Revolution Every Business Needs to Watch The Middle East is in the midst of a digital tax transformation, and e-invoicing is leading the charge. From Saudi Arabia’s pioneering FATOORA system to Egypt’s phased national rollout, countries across the region […]
Simplifying EU VAT Compliance: How OSS and E-Invoicing...
Simplifying EU VAT Compliance: How OSS and E-Invoicing Work Together How OSS and E-Invoicing Streamline EU VAT Compliance VAT compliance in the EU has undergone a digital overhaul, thanks to the One Stop Shop (OSS) and the rise of mandatory e-invoicing. Together, they’re transforming the way cross-border VAT is reported, recovered, and regulated. In this […]
Inside France’s B2B E-Invoicing Mandate: Key 2025 Developments...
Inside France’s B2B E-Invoicing Mandate: Key 2025 Developments & What’s Ahead Understanding France’s B2B E-Invoicing Mandate: Key Details for Companies France is pressing ahead with one of the European Union’s most ambitious digital tax reforms, the rollout of a mandatory B2B electronic invoicing and e-reporting regime. This move aims to modernise VAT collection, combat fraud, […]
Inside France’s B2B E-Invoicing Mandate: Key 2025 Developments...
Inside France’s B2B E-Invoicing Mandate: Key 2025 Developments & What’s Ahead Understanding the France B2B E-Invoicing Mandate France is pressing ahead with one of the European Union’s most ambitious digital tax reforms, the rollout of a mandatory B2B electronic invoicing and e-reporting regime. This move aims to modernise VAT collection, combat fraud, and improve operational […]
Marketplace Facilitator Laws and US Sales Tax: Impact...
Marketplace Facilitator Laws and US Sales Tax: Impact on Global E-Commerce Sellers Global e-commerce continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, but with that growth comes increasing complexity in electronic commerce taxation. One of the most significant developments in recent years is the introduction of marketplace facilitator laws across the United States. These rules have […]
Cross-Border VAT Compliance Pitfalls That Cost Finance Teams...
Cross-Border VAT Compliance Pitfalls That Cost Finance Teams Millions Expanding across borders offers tremendous opportunities for growth. However, for finance teams, international expansion often introduces one of the most complex areas of indirect taxation: cross-border VAT compliance. Value Added Tax systems are enforced in more than 170 countries worldwide, each with their own rules, […]
e-Invoicing Data Quality: Common Errors Across Jurisdictions Data...
e-Invoicing Data Quality: Common Errors Across Jurisdictions Data quality is central to modern tax compliance. With e-invoicing mandates expanding globally, invoices must meet strict technical and regulatory standards in clearance and real-time reporting systems. Even minor errors can trigger immediate rejection or penalties, as machine-readable e-invoices leave little room for interpretation once submitted to tax authorities. […]
Top Indirect Tax Compliance Services in 2026 As...
Top Indirect Tax Compliance Services in 2026 As global tax authorities accelerate digital reporting and real-time oversight, indirect tax compliance has become a growing operational priority for multinational businesses. Unlike direct taxes, indirect tax obligations, including VAT, GST, sales tax and customs duties, are transaction-driven, jurisdiction-specific and increasingly automated by governments. Errors can lead not only to […]
Vietnam VAT Refunds: Seller Declaration No Longer a...
Vietnam VAT Refunds: Seller Declaration No Longer a Barrier for Buyers VAT refunds have long been a source of frustration for businesses operating in Vietnam. Even when buyers complied fully with the law, refunds could be delayed or denied for reasons entirely outside their control. The most common issue was simple but damaging: if a supplier failed to declare […]
7 Best e-Invoicing Compliance Solutions in 2026 As...
7 Best e-Invoicing Compliance Solutions in 2026 As governments accelerate digital tax reform, e-invoicing is no longer a process improvement, it is a legal requirement. From real-time clearance models in Europe to continuous transaction controls emerging across the Middle East, businesses must now implement compliant, scalable and future-ready systems. Selecting from the best e-invoicing compliance solutions in 2026 […]
VAT on Employee Expenses: What is Recoverable and...
VAT on Employee Expenses: What is Recoverable and What Is Not Employee expenses are a necessary part of doing business. From travel and accommodation to meals, client meetings, and day-to-day operational costs, employees often incur expenses on behalf of their employer. What many businesses underestimate, however, is how much VAT sits within these costs and […]
VAT Compliance Risk in the EU: Where Companies...
VAT Compliance Risk in the EU: Where Companies Lose Control Value Added Tax (VAT) remains one of the more complex tax systems in the world. For companies trading across borders, particularly within the European Union, VAT is an integrated compliance system including registrations, reporting, invoicing, and data exchange. As the regulatory environment and digital reporting requirements continue to expand, VAT compliance risks have become a greater concern. Businesses that fail to control it face the probability of incurring penalties, reduced cash-flow, […]
VAT IT and Navan make Reclaiming VAT Easy...
VAT IT and Navan make Reclaiming VAT Easy Companies forfeit billions annually in unclaimed VAT from travel expenses, as highlighted here. Many businesses overlook this refund opportunity or struggle with its complexities, missing out on vital cash flow opportunities. Two-thirds of businesses do not explore VAT reclaims or capture just a small portion of what they could be rightfully due. That’s a costly implication, as travel and expense data holds untapped VAT potential. “The European VAT landscape […]
Foreign GST/HST reclaim opportunity in Canada The reclaim...
Foreign GST/HST reclaim opportunity in Canada The reclaim opportunity in Canada If you’re a business owner frequently incurring expenses in Canada, you may be eligible for significant reclaim opportunities. How? Like most countries, Canada charges a consumption tax on most goods and services. This tax is referred to as either Goods and Services Tax (GST) […]
Disclosed vs Undisclosed VAT Agents: What’s the Difference?...
Disclosed vs Undisclosed VAT Agents: What’s the Difference? In an era where businesses are increasingly using third-party providers to transact with suppliers and/or buyers, businesses need to keep a close eye on whether or not they’re using disclosed or undisclosed agents. Why? Well, it may have an overall effect on your VAT treatment. In […]
What to know about VAT in healthcare Everything...
What to know about VAT in healthcare Everything You Need to Know About VAT in the Healthcare Sector How is VAT applied in the healthcare sector? Many goods and services that are essential to our wellbeing, such as staple food items, are zero-rated for VAT. That is, VAT is not applied to those supplies. As […]
