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
Romania eFactură electronic invoices now open to registrations; phased launch 2022-23 Eligible businesses may now register for Romania’s new B2B RO e-invoicing regime. The first phase of mandated e-invoices is for fraud high-risk supplies (see below), and starts 1 July 2022 the Ministry of Finance has
Stringent COVID-19 lockdowns lead to VAT break The Chinese Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration have confirmed that delivery services will be zero-rated between 1 May and 31 December 2022. This will cover express delivery services of household essentials, aimed at providing some support
2019 cut to 8% may have to be reversed as country faces worst economic crisis The drop in revenues during the COVID-19 crisis may force the government to reverse the reduction in VAT in 2019 from 15% to 8% the finance minister has said. This
EU’s VAT Committee reviews VAT treatment on cryptocurrency payment tokens The European Commission’s VAT Committee is reviewing the Value Added Tax issues arising from cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, Spice and utility tokens. The discussion covers the VAT position, including whether taxable supply, and then, if a
Most retailers must have adopted electronic Point-of-Sale machines for VAT reporting by 1 July 2022 Italy is enforcing the adoption of electronic cash registers which the capability to make automated daily transaction reports to the tax authorities. All retailers above the further reduced threshold will
Following the UK leaving the EU Customs Union and VAT regime, it’s possible on temporary imports to reduce cash payments on custom and VAT Following Brexit, it is possible to apply for a delay or reduction on import VAT and any customs duties you may
Mandatory Online Electronic Invoices for remaining VAT registered business extending to 1 July 2023 The remaining small taxpayers now already on the state FEL e-invoicing platform have been given a three-month extension. Guatemala’s Superintendent of Tax Administration (SAT) has moved the registration deadline from 1
Over 500,000 business receive CNY 420 billion (approx €700bn) to boost COVID-hit economy The accelerated release of credits to small businesses and larger corporations in certain sectors is giving large scale liquidity to the economy. The first wave of VAT repayments has been paid over
VAT reforms – platforms; gig and sharing economies; full deemed supplier liablity? As part of the VAT in the Digital Age review of the impact and best policies for indirect tax reforms, the European Commission is reviewing ‘VAT Treatment of the Platform Economy’. This includes
