Claiming VAT in the Construction Industry Understanding How VAT Works in the Construction Industry For many construction businesses, VAT accounts for up to 30–40% of all cash flowing through the company. So naturally, it is widely considered a significant source of additional revenue. However, the impact of successful VAT recovery is often significantly undervalued due […]
Everything you need to know about China’s VAT rebate policy Understanding China’s VAT Rebate Policy: Foreign companies and their China subsidiaries that belong to specific categories are now eligible to apply for a full VAT refund. Here’s everything you need to know about China’s VAT rebate policy and whether or not your organisation is eligible. […]
VAT Triangulation in the EU: A Practical Guidefor Cross-Border Trade If you’ve ever dealt with goods crossing EU borders between multiple trading partners, you’ll know how quickly VAT obligations can become complicated. Enter triangulation, a simplification mechanism designed to ease VAT compliance for businesses involved in cross-border supply chains involving three EU-based parties. In essence, triangulation exists to […]
Bulgaria set to joinpaying VAT for the Euro Area in 2026:What businesses need to know Bulgaria to Join the Euro Area in 2026: Key Insights for Businesses On 4 June 2025, the European Commission announced that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro, pending final approval by the Council of the EU, expected on 8 July […]
How to avoid paying VAT for ChatGPT in Kazakhstan: A guide for businesses ChatGPT in Kazakhstan: A guide for businesses Kazakhstan VAT and ChatGPT: How Businesses Can Avoid Unnecessary Charges From 1 August 2025, users in Kazakhstan who subscribe to ChatGPT will notice a new line on their invoices: a 12% Value Added Tax (VAT). This change, […]
Australia Foreign Registration and GST: Overseas Business Claimants Explore the reclaim opportunities available within the industry Most businesses are familiar with the compliance requirements and the burdensome red tape of recovering input VAT (value-added tax) domestically – albeit roughly! Yet what about VAT potential abroad? In Australia, the equivalent of VAT is GST (goods and […]
Foreign Registration in Japan and JCT Foreign Business Registration in Japan and Understanding JCT Japan has become renowned for its lucrative business landscape, compelling many foreign companies to travel to Japan for business purposes or one-off events. Although this doesn’t necessarily involve making sales, it still includes a plethora of business-related expenses. Where does VAT […]
Singapore drives changes on GST claims for motor cars & more Understanding Singapore’s New GST Rules for Motor Cars and Other Assets 2023 has been a year of change regarding Singapore’s GST rates and scope. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has recently published another update regarding GST claims for motor cars – this time […]
Income Tax vs. GST:How They’re Different Income Tax vs. GST: Understanding the Key Differences What is GST tax exactly? GST, goods and services tax, is a consumption tax that applies to a wide range of goods and services. Like value-added tax (VAT), GST is charged at every stage in the production process. That means that just […]
The Myth of Marketplace Protection: What Sellers Misunderstand When marketplace facilitator laws first came into effect across US states following the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, many sellers breathed a sigh of relief. If platforms like Amazon, Shopify, or Etsy were now legally required to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of third-party sellers, […]
Most Finance Teams Using Brex Are Leaving VAT on the Table – Here’s Why For finance leaders managing spend across multiple countries, recoverable VAT is one of the most consistently overlooked sources of working capital. It sits within existing expense data: travel, supplier invoices, intercompany charges, events, and in most cases, it goes unclaimed. […]
Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC): How Real-Time VAT Reporting Works in 2026 Continuous transaction controls are changing VAT compliance from a periodic reporting exercise into a real-time data exchange between businesses and tax authorities. Instead of issuing invoices, storing records, and reporting VAT weeks or months later, businesses in many markets now need to create, validate, […]
Economic Nexus Explained (2026 Update): What European & UK Companies Need to Know After Their First Years Selling in the U.S. For many European and UK companies, economic nexus was a major concern when they first entered the U.S. market. In 2018–2020, the concept was still new, state rules were rapidly evolving, and companies felt […]
6 Best US Sales Tax Compliance Solutions in 2026: An Honest Comparison US Sales Tax compliance is one of the most complex indirect tax challenges businesses face today. With 50 states, thousands of local jurisdictions, and rules that vary by product, customer, and sales channel, managing compliance manually is no longer a viable option for […]
What is Peppol and How Does It Affect Your Business When e-Invoicing As governments accelerate digital tax compliance and mandate structured electronic invoicing, Peppol has become a central framework for how businesses exchange invoices securely and consistently. If your organisation operates across borders or supplies public sector entities, understanding the Peppol network, Peppol e-Invoicing, […]
Top Global VAT Solutions in 2026 As global tax regulations continue to evolve, businesses are facing increasing pressure to manage VAT across multiple jurisdictions. From compliance and reporting to reclaim and e-Invoicing, indirect tax obligations are becoming more complex, more digital and more closely monitored by tax authorities. Selecting the right global VAT […]
9 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 […]
e-Invoicing Requirements for B2B Sellers: What You Need to Have in Place As e-Invoicing mandates continue to expand across the globe, businesses can no longer afford to treat compliance as a future issue. For B2B sellers, understanding e-Invoicing requirements is essential to avoiding disruption, reducing risk, and keeping payments moving. In this guide, we break […]
Australia Foreign Registration and GST: Overseas Business Claimants Explore the reclaim opportunities available within the industry Most businesses are familiar with the compliance requirements and the burdensome red tape of recovering input VAT (value-added tax) domestically – albeit roughly! Yet what about VAT potential abroad? In Australia, the equivalent of VAT is GST (goods and […]
How to avoid paying VAT for ChatGPT in Kazakhstan: A guide for businesses ChatGPT in Kazakhstan: A guide for businesses Kazakhstan VAT and ChatGPT: How Businesses Can Avoid Unnecessary Charges From 1 August 2025, users in Kazakhstan who subscribe to ChatGPT will notice a new line on their invoices: a 12% Value Added Tax (VAT). This change, […]
Bulgaria set to joinpaying VAT for the Euro Area in 2026:What businesses need to know Bulgaria to Join the Euro Area in 2026: Key Insights for Businesses On 4 June 2025, the European Commission announced that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro, pending final approval by the Council of the EU, expected on 8 July […]
This webinar explains how US businesses can identify and recover foreign VAT, breaking down key concepts like reciprocity and showing where refund opportunities are often missed.