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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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25/04/2025
Lithuania: Parliament reviews VAT rate adjustments for tourism and cultural services

Lithuania VAT rate changes under Bill No. 25-6750 would raise the reduced rate to 12% for key services and clarify the 5% rate on publications.

VAT Updates
24/04/2025
South Africa: High Court hears challenge to VAT hike amid coalition tensions

A South Africa VAT hike court challenge may delay or derail the proposed rate increase, reflecting deeper divisions within the governing alliance.

VAT Updates
23/04/2025
Italy: Fiscal representatives face new procedural requirements starting April 2025

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
23/04/2025
Sri Lanka: VAT amendment introduces new rules and obligations

Sri Lanka announces VAT changes for 2025, covering digital services, refund timelines, registration requirements, and adjustments to exemptions and filing rules.

VAT Updates
22/04/2025
India: Withdrawal of 6% equalization levy signals alignment with OECD framework

India’s withdrawal of the India digital services tax marks a shift toward OECD-aligned tax policy, ending equalization levies and easing burdens for foreign companies.

Digital Services
21/04/2025
Portugal: Tax authority clarifies VAT simplification measures effective July 1

New Portugal VAT simplification measures under Decree-Law 49/2025 remove certain filing obligations and add flexibility for monthly declaration rules.

VAT Updates
18/04/2025
UAE: Tax authority clarifies VAT treatment of SWIFT transactions

The UAE SWIFT VAT clarification updates invoicing and recovery rules for financial institutions, covering cross-border services and reverse charge application.

VAT Updates
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
17/04/2025
Sweden: Tax agency calls for faster EU-wide e-invoicing to combat VAT fraud

The Sweden e-invoicing VAT fraud strategy highlights the need for earlier EU-wide adoption of ViDA rules to stop incorrect VAT reimbursements.

Digitization of Tax
16/04/2025
South Africa: Ruling party retreats from VAT hike proposal

The proposed South Africa VAT increase by the ANC is likely to be dropped after coalition parties signal strong opposition during budget talks.

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