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Our professional and specialized VAT team is always informed with the latest VAT updates and regulations from around the world. Here you will find all you need to know regarding all the latest VAT news and information.

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17/04/2025
Italy: New VAT guarantee requirements for non-EU businesses in Italy

As of April 15, 2025, non-EU businesses conducting intra-community transactions must provide a €50,000 financial guarantee to register for VAT and remain listed in the VIES database. If you are already registered, you have until 13th June 2025 to submit the guarantee or risk exclusion.

VAT Updates
23/05/2025
Philippines: Court clarifies VAT refund on renewable energy sales

The Philippine tax court ruled on VAT refund renewable energy Philippines, partially approving a wind energy firm’s claim and clarifying documentation standards.

VAT Updates
22/05/2025
Portugal: Tax authority clarifies VAT filing simplification measures

Portugal’s tax authority clarifies new VAT filing rules under Decree-Law No. 49/2025, including updated criteria for monthly and quarterly filing in 2026.

VAT Updates
21/05/2025
United Kingdom: HMRC issues guidance on crypto reporting under OECD framework

HMRC has published new crypto reporting obligations for U.K. service providers under the OECD’s CARF, effective from 2026.

UK
20/05/2025
Ethiopia: New VAT proclamation targets cross-border digital services

Ethiopia issues new VAT rules for digital services provided by nonresidents, including registration thresholds and liability criteria for electronic platforms.

Digital Services
19/05/2025
Estonia: Parliament reviews bill to increase VAT and income tax rates from 2026

Estonia’s Parliament considers raising VAT and income tax rates beginning in 2026 under a new tax reform bill.

VAT Updates
16/05/2025
Kenya: Finance Bill 2025 proposes tax changes on digital assets, VAT, and corporate incentives

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025 includes tax reforms on per diems, digital assets, VAT, and corporate incentives, with implementation expected from July 1.

VAT Updates
15/05/2025
India: Supreme Court to decide GST fate of online gaming industry

India’s Supreme Court reviews GST treatment of online gaming, addressing tax rates, retrospective liability, and investor concerns.

Digital Services
14/05/2025
EU: Ministers to approve reform easing VAT reporting for e-commerce imports

EU to approve VAT reform removing the €150 threshold for the IOSS, easing compliance for sellers importing low-value goods into the bloc.

VAT Updates
13/05/2025
Georgia: Q2 2025 VAT deadlines announced for nonresident digital service providers

Georgia’s Revenue Service has issued the Q2 2025 VAT deadlines for nonresident digital service providers, with filing due July 20 and payment by July 31.

Digital Services
12/05/2025
South Africa: 2025 tax thresholds and rates updated in official notice

South Africa’s 2025 tax updates cover changes to transfer duty thresholds, income tax brackets, VAT, and employment incentives, effective from April and May.

VAT Updates

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