171 countries have implemented VAT or GST as at May 2022 Since the first introduction of a Value Added Tax in France in 1968 (initial version 1950’s), it has now been adopted by 171 countries around the world. In many countries, VAT is known as
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Standardised XML format for exchange of tax information from marketplaces and platforms to the tax authorities – coordinated with EU DAC 7 2023 obligations The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has issued its model rules for reporting by digital platform operators – and standard
Standard Audit File for Tax – harmonised transactional data schema for easy exchange with tax authorities The countries below have implemented (or propose) the OECD’s Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T). This is an harmonised XML schema of company transaction data from accounting records for
Inflation-fighting temporary VAT & GST cuts dominate If you wish to receive regular VAT & GST e-mail updates, sign up to FREE our newsletter
Countries shift VAT reporting from suppliers to customers to reduce VAT fraud – General & Domestic Reverse Charge by country In attempt to reduce the VAT Gap – the shortfall of VAT revenues compared to expected receipts – EU and other states apply the Reverse
