VAT for Manufacturers: The Complete Guide to Staying Compliant and Profitable Manufacturers already juggle enough challenges. Supply chain hiccups. Costly materials. Machines that mysteriously break the minute the warranty expires. The last thing you need is VAT confusion sneaking up on you like a tax inspector with a magnifying glass. This guide breaks down […]
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 […]
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 […]
VAT vs Sales Tax: A practical business guide VAT vs Sales Tax Explained: A Clear, Practical Guide for Businesses On the surface, VAT and sales tax are virtually the same. They’re both indirect taxes on the sale of goods or services. However, from a business and accounting perspective, there are important distinctions that affect compliance, […]
Changing VAT Scheme: What to Know How to Change Your VAT Scheme: Key Rules and Considerations In the United Kingdom, when you register for VAT, you can often choose how you will report your VAT to the tax authority. The method of reporting VAT is known as a VAT scheme. Making the optimal choice […]
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, […]
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) […]
From Sun, Sand… to Standardisation: Mauritius Expands E-Invoicing Mandate Explaining the current e-Invoicing Mandate in Mauritius Mauritius has embarked on a sweeping regulatory reform with the introduction of its national electronic invoicing mandate, propelled by amendments to the VAT Act under the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 2022 (“VAT Act“). In September 2023, the Mauritius Revenue Authority (“MRA“) […]
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 […]
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 […]
VAT Audit Checklist: How to Prepare VAT is complex. The consequences of VAT noncompliance can be severe. Running a self-audit is one of the most effective ways to error-check your VAT compliance and ensure you are not in breach of value added tax regulations. That is critically important, because even unintentional VAT noncompliance could lead to fines, […]
Germany Expands Evidence Operations for VAT-Free Exports: What Businesses Need to Know Germany Updates Rules for VAT-Free Exports: Key Business Considerations Exporting goods outside of the EU? In Germany, that can mean a 0% VAT rate, but only if the right paperwork is in place. Until now, the process has been fairly rigid, with strict […]
VAT as a Sole Trader: What to Know Understanding VAT as a Sole Trader: Key Rules and Responsibilities As a sole trader, managing your tax obligations can be especially tricky. You don’t have the support of an in-house finance team, and it’s hard to navigate all those complex regulations on your own. VAT (value added tax) […]
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.