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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New VAT treatment for virtual events Understanding the New VAT Rules for Virtual Events New place of supply rules have been clarified for interactive virtual events. In essence, these changes apply to all interactive virtual events or alternative live-streamed events that do not qualify as electronic services. The change means that the VAT treatment of […]
Acquiring a Tax Number for a Foreign Company in New Zealand a Foreign Company in New Zealand Understanding How to Register a Foreign Company for a New Zealand Tax Number Acquiring a company VAT number in New Zealand entails registering for Domestic GST. For Foreign businesses, it could mean saving 15% on all your goods […]
Why Your Business is Incurring Mineral Oil Tax and How to Claim it Understanding Mineral Oil Tax: Why Your Business Pays It and How to Claim Private air charter companies are no strangers to Mineral Oil Tax (often referred to as Excise duties on fuel bills) and although some companies may go to great […]
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 […]
Bolt and the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme: What the UK Tribunal’s Decision Means for VAT on Ride-Hailing Ride-Hailing VAT Changes: What the Bolt and TOMS Tribunal Decision Means for Businesses In a major VAT ruling issued on 24 March 2025, the UK Upper Tribunal dismissed HMRC’s appeal in the case against Bolt Services UK Limited, confirming […]
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 […]
Getting a United States EIN vs. a VAT Number A common question from businesses expanding into or trading with the US is: “How do I get a VAT number in America?” The straightforward answer is: You don’t. The United States does not operate a national VAT system and therefore does not issue VAT numbers. Instead, […]
Reclaiming VAT on mobile phones in the UAE: Dos and don’ts How to Reclaim VAT on Mobile Phones in the UAE: Dos, Don’ts, and Best Practices When can businesses in the UAE recover VAT on employees’ mobile phones? The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued a clarification. The clarification lays out criteria for claiming VAT […]
Essential VAT Considerations when organising conferences and events abroad What to Know About VAT When Planning Conferences and Events Abroad For organisations hosting conferences and events abroad, understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) implications is a critical component of effective cost management. VAT obligations can vary significantly between jurisdictions, but there are substantial opportunities for VAT […]
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.