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9 Apr 2026

Quarterly VAT Return Dates: How to Stay Compliant All Year

Quarterly VAT Return Dates: How to Stay Compliant All Year For most finance teams, a new quarter doesn’t just mean new targets. It signals the start of another VAT reporting cycle, often accompanied by a last-minute rush to reconcile accounts and meet VAT return deadlines. This reactive approach creates unnecessary pressure, increases the risk of […]

7 Apr 2026

What Is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme and Is It Right for Your Business?

What Is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme and Is It Right for Your Business? Managing VAT returns can be time-consuming, particularly for smaller businesses trying to balance compliance with day-to-day operations. The VAT flat rate scheme was introduced to simplify VAT reporting by allowing businesses to pay VAT as a fixed percentage of their turnover […]

2 Apr 2026

Bad Debt Relief and VAT: How to Reclaim VAT on Unpaid Invoices

Bad Debt Relief and VAT: How to Reclaim VAT on Unpaid Invoices When businesses issue invoices, VAT is typically accounted for and paid to tax authorities regardless of whether the invoice has been settled. This creates a frustrating scenario: businesses are effectively funding VAT on revenue they have not yet received or may never receive […]

31 Mar 2026

France’s Mandatory e-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Do Now

France’s Mandatory e-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Do Now As France prepares to launch one of Europe’s most significant tax digitalisation reforms, companies operating in the country, whether local or multi-national (foreign), are under increasing pressure to ensure full compliance with the impending mandate. The France e-Invoicing mandate and accompanying e-Reporting obligations will fundamentally change how VAT-relevant transactions are issued, transmitted, and reported. This article breaks down what a business needs to know, […]

26 Mar 2026

Best 5 VAT Reclaim Solutions

Best 5 VAT Reclaim Solutions Recovering VAT across multiple jurisdictions is rarely straightforward. Different countries impose varying rules, documentation standards, deadlines and refund procedures. For international businesses, fragmented or manual reclaim processes often result in missed refunds, delayed recoveries or compliance exposure. Selecting from the best VAT reclaim solutions requires more than administrative support, it demands regulatory expertise, automation and global oversight. This blog examines […]

24 Mar 2026

How VAT Reclaim Deadlines Vary Across Countries and What Finance Teams Must Know

How VAT Reclaim Deadlines Vary Across Countries and What Finance Teams Must Know For finance teams managing international operations, VAT recovery is an important but often complex process. One of the most critical, and frequently misunderstood elements is timing. Missing VAT reclaim deadlines can result in permanently lost refunds. Unlike other tax processes, reclaim windows are typically […]

19 Mar 2026

Marketplace Facilitator Laws and US Sales Tax: Impact on Global E-Commerce Sellers

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 […]

17 Mar 2026

Cross-Border VAT Compliance Pitfalls That Cost Finance Teams Millions

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, […]

11 Mar 2026

e-Invoicing Data Quality: Common Errors Across Jurisdictions

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. […]

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30 Nov 2025

E -Invoicing in Egypt: A New Chapter in Digital Taxation

E -Invoicing in Egypt: A New Chapter in Digital Taxation Egypt Embraces E-Invoicing: What This New Chapter Means for Businesses Egypt is undergoing a digital evolution in the world of tax, and it’s reshaping the way businesses handle invoicing. At the heart of this transformation is the Egyptian Tax Authority’s (ETA) e-invoicing and e-reporting initiative, […]

30 Nov 2025

E-Invoicing in France: Updates on the B2B and B2C Mandate

E-Invoicing in France: Updates on the B2B and B2C Mandate Updates on the B2B andB2C Mandate France’s E-Invoicing Mandate: Key Updates for B2B and B2C Transactions France is making steady progress on its digital invoicing reform, despite a shift in the official timeline. Originally planned for 2024, the mandatory B2B and B2C e-invoicing will now […]

17 Dec 2025

e-Invoicing in Croatia: What to Expect from the 2026 B2B Electronic Invoice and Fiscalisation Mandate

e-Invoicing in Croatia: Understanding the Shifting Rules Across Europe Croatia 2026 Fiscalisation 2.0 mandates e-invoicing and e-reporting for B2B and B2G transactions, requiring VAT-registered businesses to issue, receive, and report structured electronic invoices (eRačun) in real-time, enhancing tax transparency and compliance across the economy. In this article: Introduction to e-Invoicing in Croatia: B2B Electronic Invoicing Starting January […]

14 Jan 2026

Eezi by VAT IT e-Invoicing Officially Approved as a Plateforme Agréée in France

Eezi by VAT IT Officially Approved as a Plateforme Agréée in France France’s e-invoicing reform is fast approaching, and businesses operating in or trading with France are preparing for one of the most significant tax and reporting shifts in recent years. Today, we’re proud to share an important milestone in that journey. Eezi, VAT IT’s global e-invoicing software, has been definitively registered and approved […]

12 Feb 2026

How e-Invoicing Impacts VAT Reporting and Reclaim Processes

How E-Invoicing Impacts VAT Reporting and Reclaim Processes Electronic Invoicing refers to the structured electronic creation, transmission, and processing of invoices between businesses and increasingly, tax authorities. Instead of traditional paper and PDF invoices, e-invoicing uses structured standardised digital formats that can be automatically read, validated and analysed by government systems. Closely related is e-reporting, where invoice and transaction data is submitted to […]

16 Feb 2026

e-Invoicing Data Validation: Why Errors Increase VAT Exposure

E-Invoicing Data Validation: Why Errors Increase VAT Exposure The introduction of B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting mandates that is rolling out globally is changing the way that tax compliance is monitored and enforced. It has resulted in a shift away from post submission audits to real-time monitoring of structured data with little to no intervention from taxpayers’ tax […]

11 Mar 2026

e-Invoicing Data Quality: Common Errors Across Jurisdictions

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. […]

31 Mar 2026

France’s Mandatory e-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Do Now

France’s Mandatory e-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Do Now As France prepares to launch one of Europe’s most significant tax digitalisation reforms, companies operating in the country, whether local or multi-national (foreign), are under increasing pressure to ensure full compliance with the impending mandate. The France e-Invoicing mandate and accompanying e-Reporting obligations will fundamentally change how VAT-relevant transactions are issued, transmitted, and reported. This article breaks down what a business needs to know, […]

14 Apr 2026

e-Invoicing Requirements for B2B Sellers: What You Need to Have in Place

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 […]

29 Nov 2025

VAT Compliance Requirements

VAT Compliance Requirements: A Guide Understanding VAT Compliance Requirements: What Every Business Should Know VAT compliance is complex, confusing, administratively intensive, and… non-negotiable, especially if you have tooling vat from multiple countries. Once a business is legally obligated to register for VAT, it must meet compliance requirements or risk penalties, surcharges, and even legal proceedings. Importantly, […]

29 Nov 2025

Simplifying EU VAT Compliance:

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 […]

29 Nov 2025

Italian Supreme Court Confirms VAT Must Include Electric System Charges

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 […]

29 Nov 2025

A Guide to VAT Surcharge Rates

A Guide to VAT Surcharge Rates Your Guide to VAT Surcharge Rates and Compliance A VAT surcharge is a penalty imposed when you do not pay all the VAT due by the prescribed deadline. Specifically, the surcharge is a percentage of the outstanding VAT. In many cases, the surcharge rate continues to increase if you […]

29 Nov 2025

Claiming VAT within the engineering industry

Claiming VAT within the engineering industry How to Claim VAT in the Engineering Industry: Key Rules and Best Practices Suppose you forgot your wallet at a restaurant, in a taxi, or at your last business meeting. Chances are pretty good that you’d like it returned – it is yours, after all. Similarly, no business […]

29 Nov 2025

Germany: New certificate of VAT taxable status

Germany: New certificate of VAT taxable status Understanding Germany’s New Certificate of VAT Taxable Status On November 18, 2022, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance released a new certificate of VAT taxable status for entrepreneurs based in Germany. We dive into the importance of this new certificate and how it influences local and international business and […]

29 Nov 2025

Claiming VAT within the automotive industry

Claiming VAT within the automotive industry VAT Claims in the Automotive Industry Explained for Businesses The automotive industry is one of the world’s largest by revenue. So, it may come as a surprise that many companies within the automotive industry are losing millions of euros each year in unclaimed or rejected VAT refunds. Along with […]

29 Nov 2025

Singapore: New GST rules for non-resident companies

Singapore: New GST rules for non-resident companies Understanding Singapore’s new GST rules for non-resident companies As of 1 January 2023, Singapore has introduced an increase in the tax on goods and services (GST). This change breaks a 15-year cycle of consistent GST rates in Singapore. The confirmed increase will follow a phased approach. The first stage includes […]

30 Nov 2025

Japan customs implements vital amendments to combat abusive practices

Japan customs implements vital amendments to combat abusive practices New Japan Customs Amendments Aimed at Preventing Abusive Practices Significant changes have recently been published concerning Japanese customs procedures. These changes, issued by the Japanese customs authorities on 30 June 2023, confirm a few vital amendments to the primary circular of the Customs Code. Here’s what businesses need […]

30 Nov 2025

International business travel expenses: What can businesses reclaim?

International business travel expenses: What can businesses reclaim? Reclaiming business travel expenses Businesses are often looking for additional ways to increase revenue. However, the most significant source of savings may be in plain sight – within their international travel invoices and receipts. Here’s what businesses may be eligible to reclaim from costs incurred during business […]

30 Nov 2025

Australia cracks down on GST refund fraud

Australia cracks down on GST refund fraud GST Refund Fraud Enforcement Tightens in Australia: Key Updates The Australian Tax Office is cracking down after discovering GST refund fraud. About 40 000 people received payments after submitting fraudulent business documents. The scale of the fraud is considerable. The scam, which appears to have been widely transmitted […]

30 Nov 2025

Canadian Excise Duties On Fuel Bills And How To Claim Them

Canadian Excise Duties On Fuel Bills Canadian Excise Duties On Fuel Bills And How To Claim Them What are Canadian excise duties on fuel?  Excise taxes on fuel bills are often referred to as Mineral Oil Tax. This is a tax levied only on the jet fuel amount when a plane refuels, on a per […]

30 Nov 2025

Hotelbeds v HMRC: Can Businesses Reclaim VAT Without Invoices?

Hotelbeds v HMRC: Can Businesses Reclaim VAT Without Invoices? Can Businesses Reclaim VAT Without Invoices? Hotelbeds vs HMRC: Understanding VAT Reclaims Without Invoices Can businesses recover VAT without holding valid invoices? A recent High Court judgment in Hotelbeds UK Ltd v HMRC [2025] EWHC 2312 has confirmed that, in some cases, the answer is yes. This landmark ruling reshapes […]

30 Nov 2025

Danish Tax Agency Updates VAT Refund Guidance: New Rules for Suppliers and Customers

Danish Tax Agency Updates VAT Refund Guidance: New Rules for Suppliers and Customers Denmark’s Updated VAT Refund Rules for Suppliers and Customers The Danish Tax Agency (DTA) has issued updated guidance on VAT refunds, introducing new rules that reshape how both suppliers and customers handle incorrectly charged VAT. This clarification provides businesses with more flexibility […]

30 Nov 2025

A pocket guide to reclaiming VAT from the UK

A pocket guide to reclaiming VAT from the UK Reclaiming VAT from the UK: A Simple Pocket Guide for Businesses Great – you’ve got stacks of VAT recovery opportunities waiting to be reclaimed. Except for one tiny problem: you do not know where to begin. We don’t blame you. VAT reclaim (especially from the UK) […]

30 Nov 2025

Claiming VAT in the accounting industry

Claiming VAT in the accounting industry Understanding How to Claim VAT in the Accounting Profession Within the accountancy industry, there is very little room for error. Every cent is accounted for, and financial visibility is a key priority. However, even within a sector that is tapped into the intricacies of value-added tax and its impact […]

9 Dec 2025

VAT on Tooling: Understanding the Shifting Rules Across Europe

VAT on Tooling: Understanding the Shifting Rules Across Europe For global manufacturers, tooling is often the quiet backbone of production. Moulds, dies, jigs, templates, and fixtures may change ownership between businesses in different countries whilst staying put in the supplier’s country to be used to make products that are moved outside the supplier’s country, which […]

6 Jan 2026

Can You Recover VAT If Your Supplier’s VAT Number Is Revoked? A Closer Look at the Latest ECJ Case

Can You Recover VAT if Your Supplier’s VAT Number is Revoked? A Closer Look at the Latest ECJ Case VAT recovery should be straightforward: if you purchase goods or services for taxable business use, you expect to recover the VAT charged. But what happens when there is a technical issue on the supplier’s side, particularly […]

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12 May 2026

The Myth of Marketplace Protection: What Sellers Misunderstand

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, […]

6 May 2026

How the VAT IT and Brex Integration Streamlines VAT Reclaim

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. […]

5 May 2026

Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC): How Real-Time VAT Reporting Works in 2026

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, […]

28 Apr 2026

Economic Nexus Explained (2026 Update): What European & UK Companies Need to Know After Their First Years Selling in the U.S.

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 […]

21 Apr 2026

6 Best US Sales Tax Compliance Solutions in 2026: An Honest Comparison

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 […]

16 Apr 2026

What is Peppol and How Does It Affect Your Business When e-Invoicing

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, […]

15 Apr 2026

Top Global VAT Solutions in 2026

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 […]

14 Apr 2026

9 Best e-Invoicing Compliance Solutions

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 […]

14 Apr 2026

e-Invoicing Requirements for B2B Sellers: What You Need to Have in Place

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 […]

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22 Jul 2025

The Risks of Not Complying with VAT Rules

The Risks of Not Complying with VAT Rules Tax authorities take value-added tax (VAT) compliance very seriously, whether errors are accidental or intentional. Since VAT is one of the most widespread indirect taxes and a key revenue source for governments, getting it wrong can be costly and disruptive. In this article: Main Risks of VAT […]

19 Nov 2025

EU VAT Refund Rules Under the 8th and 13th Directives

EU VAT Refund Rules Under the 8th and 13th Directives Depending on where your business is established and where you pay VAT, one of two European Union directives will apply to your VAT refund claim: Council Directive 2008/9/EC (formerly called the 8th Directive), or Council Directive 86/560/EEC (also known as the 13th Directive). In this […]

19 Nov 2025

Why VAT Refund Claims Get Rejected

Why VAT Refund Claims Get Rejected Despite careful preparation, many companies still fall into common traps when trying to reclaim VAT – and these mistakes often only come to light when the tax authority rejects the refund request. In this article: What Happens When a VAT Refund Is Rejected Main Reasons VAT Refunds Are Rejected […]

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If your organisation is paying VAT on international invoices and writing it off as a cost of doing business, this webinar will show you exactly how to claim it back, and how much you could be leaving on the table.
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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.