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    Russia·Meduza·about 1 hour ago

    Russian e-commerce group urges prime minister to phase in 22% VAT on imported goods through 2029

    Russian e‑commerce industry group APET has called for a gradual introduction of a 22% VAT on imported goods, citing the risk of a 15–25% price shock if imposed immediately. The Finance Ministry proposes a phased rollout of 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, and 22% in 2029, while the Industry and Trade Ministry supports a full 22% rate from January 1 2027.

    Italy·Commercialista Telematico·about 18 hours ago

    Base imponibile IVA delle operazioni permutative

    The 2026 Italian Budget Law amended the VAT base for permutative operations, aligning with EU Directive 2006/112/CE. The new rule requires the taxable base to be the normal value of goods and services, defined as the price a transferee would pay in free competition to an independent third party. This change applies to all permutative operations under Italian VAT law.

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    Russia·Meduza·about 1 hour ago

    Russian e-commerce group urges prime minister to phase in 22% VAT on imported goods through 2029

    Russian e‑commerce industry group APET has called for a gradual introduction of a 22% VAT on imported goods, citing the risk of a 15–25% price shock if imposed immediately. The Finance Ministry proposes a phased rollout of 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, and 22% in 2029, while the Industry and Trade Ministry supports a full 22% rate from January 1 2027.

    Italy·Commercialista Telematico·about 18 hours ago

    Base imponibile IVA delle operazioni permutative

    The 2026 Italian Budget Law amended the VAT base for permutative operations, aligning with EU Directive 2006/112/CE. The new rule requires the taxable base to be the normal value of goods and services, defined as the price a transferee would pay in free competition to an independent third party. This change applies to all permutative operations under Italian VAT law.

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    Digest · Thu8 articles · about 2 hours ago

    Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Today's VAT news focuses on key developments in Europe, including updates on the tax treatment of exchange transactions and the ongoing harmonization of EU VAT rules in the digital age. Additionally, several countries are implementing changes to VAT payment procedures, such as deferred payments for importers in Russia and updates to electronic invoicing standards in Germany. These changes highlight the evolving landscape of VAT regulations across the European region.

    Digest · Tue2 articles · 2 days ago

    Tuesday, 21 April 2026

    Today's VAT news highlights key developments in Europe, including a significant shift in Russia's import policies with the introduction of a VAT payment deferral option for importers. Meanwhile, the rollout of eInvoicing systems continues to gain traction, with valuable lessons emerging from real-world implementations. These updates underscore the evolving landscape of VAT regulations and compliance requirements across the region.

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    European Union·VatCalc·about 21 hours ago

    EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Harmonisation Drift

    The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.

    Russia·AKM·1 day ago

    Vladimir Putin approved an experiment to defer VAT payments for importers

    Russia's President Vladimir Putin has approved a new experiment allowing importers to defer VAT payments for up to three months from the release of goods. Eligible companies must be registered as authorized economic operators or backbone companies, apply a general taxation regime, and have no arrears or legal proceedings. The decree sets specific eligibility criteria and a 3‑month deferral window.

    United Kingdom·Electrifying·1 day ago

    Government appeals VAT ruling on public charge points

    The UK Treasury has appealed a tax tribunal decision that ruled public electric vehicle charge points should be subject to 5% VAT. The tribunal had determined that public charge points fall within the domestic electricity supply VAT cut, but the government is contesting this. The appeal was lodged within the 56‑day deadline.

    Germany·Comarch·1 day ago

    Germany Publishes Updates to the Peppol and ZUGFeRD Standards

    Germany has released new versions of its e‑invoicing standards, including Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD, to improve cross‑border interoperability and simplify implementation. The updates introduce a Central Settlement (ZR) framework, gross invoice processing for specific sectors, and updated reference templates for various transaction types.

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    Global·e-Invoice.app·2 days ago

    Most e-Invoicing Vendors Operate in Just One Country. And That Changes Everything

    The article analyzes over 200 e-invoicing vendors across 120+ countries, revealing a highly fragmented market where most vendors specialize in a single country or compliance model. It highlights that 15+ countries have e-invoicing deadlines in 2026 and identifies five distinct compliance models worldwide, underscoring the need for multinational buyers to evaluate vendors by model coverage rather than country count.

    Singapore·Basware·2 days ago

    Singapore E-Invoicing: Turning Regulatory Complexity into Compliance Clarity

    Singapore’s GST InvoiceNow e‑invoicing mandate, effective November 2025, requires all GST‑registered businesses to transmit invoices through the national InvoiceNow network using structured XML standards such as SG Peppol BIS or PINT‑SG and to report invoice data to IRAS. The article outlines buyer and supplier responsibilities, handling of exceptions (PDF, cross‑border, inter‑company) and stresses the need for robust process controls and compliance confidence.

    Italy·VatCalc·2 days ago

    Italy widens 2% AgCom levy to digital and platform revenues

    Italy's 2026 Budget Law introduces a 2% AgCom contribution on Italian‑sourced digital, media and platform revenues, effective March 2026. The levy applies to both Italian and non‑Italian entities, with per‑mille rates ranging from 0.05% to 0.2% across activity categories and a €100 de‑minimis threshold. Filing is required via AgCom's electronic portal, with penalties up to €130,000 for non‑compliance.

    Russia·Meduza·2 days ago

    Putin signs decree letting importers defer VAT payments for up to 3 months

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree launching a pilot program that allows importers to defer VAT payments by up to three months, interest‑free. The program applies only to goods imported from outside the Eurasian Economic Union and is available to companies meeting specific eligibility criteria. It will run until June 30, 2027.

    Belgium·Fintua·3 days ago

    Implementing eInvoicing: Lessons from Real-World Rollouts

    The article outlines practical lessons for businesses preparing for e‑invoicing mandates across Europe, highlighting the Belgian experience with the Peppol network, Poland’s KSeF system, and the importance of early stakeholder alignment, data quality, and automation. It stresses that compliance deadlines are tight, with Belgium’s mandate taking effect in December 2025 and a March 2026 compliance check revealing 17 % non‑compliance.

    Poland·VatCalc·5 days ago

    Poland eyes temporary zero VAT on domestic food

    Poland’s parliament is reviewing a draft bill to temporarily zero‑rate domestic food items, excluding imports, from 1 April to 31 December 2026. The proposal would reduce the current 5 % VAT on a defined list of staple foods to 0 %, mirroring earlier COVID‑era cuts. Imported food would not benefit from the relief.

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    about 21 hours ago

    EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Harmonisation Drift

    The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.

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    European Union·VatCalc·about 21 hours ago

    EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Harmonisation Drift

    The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.

    Germany·Comarch·1 day ago

    Germany Publishes Updates to the Peppol and ZUGFeRD Standards

    Germany has released new versions of its e‑invoicing standards, including Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD, to improve cross‑border interoperability and simplify implementation. The updates introduce a Central Settlement (ZR) framework, gross invoice processing for specific sectors, and updated reference templates for various transaction types.

    e-Invoice.app·2 days ago

    Most e-Invoicing Vendors Operate in Just One Country. And That Changes Everything

    The article analyzes over 200 e-invoicing vendors across 120+ countries, revealing a highly fragmented market where most vendors specialize in a single country or compliance model. It highlights that 15+ countries have e-invoicing deadlines in 2026 and identifies five distinct compliance models worldwide, underscoring the need for multinational buyers to evaluate vendors by model coverage rather than country count.

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    Russia·Meduza·about 1 hour ago

    Russian e-commerce group urges prime minister to phase in 22% VAT on imported goods through 2029

    Russian e‑commerce industry group APET has called for a gradual introduction of a 22% VAT on imported goods, citing the risk of a 15–25% price shock if imposed immediately. The Finance Ministry proposes a phased rollout of 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, and 22% in 2029, while the Industry and Trade Ministry supports a full 22% rate from January 1 2027.

    European Union·VatCalc·about 21 hours ago

    EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Harmonisation Drift

    The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.

    Germany·Comarch·1 day ago

    Germany Publishes Updates to the Peppol and ZUGFeRD Standards

    Germany has released new versions of its e‑invoicing standards, including Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD, to improve cross‑border interoperability and simplify implementation. The updates introduce a Central Settlement (ZR) framework, gross invoice processing for specific sectors, and updated reference templates for various transaction types.

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    Russia·Meduza·about 1 hour ago

    Russian e-commerce group urges prime minister to phase in 22% VAT on imported goods through 2029

    Russian e‑commerce industry group APET has called for a gradual introduction of a 22% VAT on imported goods, citing the risk of a 15–25% price shock if imposed immediately. The Finance Ministry proposes a phased rollout of 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, and 22% in 2029, while the Industry and Trade Ministry supports a full 22% rate from January 1 2027.

    United Kingdom·Electrifying·1 day ago

    Government appeals VAT ruling on public charge points

    The UK Treasury has appealed a tax tribunal decision that ruled public electric vehicle charge points should be subject to 5% VAT. The tribunal had determined that public charge points fall within the domestic electricity supply VAT cut, but the government is contesting this. The appeal was lodged within the 56‑day deadline.

    Italy·VatCalc·2 days ago

    Italy widens 2% AgCom levy to digital and platform revenues

    Italy's 2026 Budget Law introduces a 2% AgCom contribution on Italian‑sourced digital, media and platform revenues, effective March 2026. The levy applies to both Italian and non‑Italian entities, with per‑mille rates ranging from 0.05% to 0.2% across activity categories and a €100 de‑minimis threshold. Filing is required via AgCom's electronic portal, with penalties up to €130,000 for non‑compliance.

    Digest · Thu
    8 articles · 7 days ago

    Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Today's VAT news highlights significant developments across the globe, including cuts to fuel VAT rates in Kenya and the introduction of VAT on iGaming services in Ecuador. In other regions, Singapore is expanding its InvoiceNow adoption, while Belgium's VAT threshold reform is expected to have minimal impact on its e-invoicing plans for 2026. These updates, along with insights from Deloitte on Canada's indirect tax landscape, demonstrate the ongoing evolution of VAT policies and regulations worldwide.

    Digest · Tue3 articles · 9 days ago

    Tuesday, 14 April 2026

    Today's VAT news highlights key developments in the Asia-Pacific region, including an update on Vietnam's B2B e-invoicing system and a guide to VAT exemptions for natural gas stakeholders. Meanwhile, in Europe, Iceland has responded to inflationary pressures sparked by the Iran conflict by reducing fuel VAT to 11%. These updates underscore the evolving nature of VAT policies globally, with governments adapting to economic pressures and technological advancements.