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Deloitte China outlines the impact of its new VAT law effective 1 Jan 2026, highlighting key changes such as cross‑border supply rules, deemed sales, mixed sales, input‑VAT recovery rights, and mandatory e‑invoicing. The firm advises businesses to evaluate compliance and strategic implications, while noting forthcoming preferential policies and potential registration options for foreign entities.
Deloitte’s partner Adham Hafoudh discusses the rapid rollout of e‑invoicing and e‑reporting mandates across Europe, the data consolidation challenges they pose, and the expected expansion of these obligations up to 2030. He highlights Deloitte’s integrated advisory and technology solutions to help firms adapt, and notes the potential role of AI in further automating tax processes while stressing the need for precision and data security.
Global e-Invoicing Requirements Tracker
Malaysia has postponed the 4th wave of mandatory B2B e‑invoicing for firms with RM1m‑RM5m turnover to January 2027, and raised the minimum sales threshold for e‑invoicing from RM500k to RM1m, cancelling the 5th wave. The MyInvois portal will roll out in phases from August 2024, with new guidance (MyInvois 2.1) issued in April 2025 and a 6‑month soft‑landing period for the first wave. The Continuous Transaction Control model now requires pre‑verification of XML invoices via LHDN’s portal/API, issuance of a digital certification serial number, and inclusion of a QR code on all invoices.
The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms are accelerating the shift toward transaction‑level digital reporting, mandatory e‑invoicing, and real‑time compliance. Legacy ERP tax engines struggle to adapt to the fragmented, rapidly evolving national implementations, while VATCalc’s legislatively‑coded, serverless architecture offers a scalable, integrated solution. Businesses must evaluate whether their tax engine can pivot quickly without repeated reinvestment to meet ViDA’s requirements.
This guide outlines France’s VAT framework, including standard and reduced rates, registration thresholds, and upcoming e‑invoicing requirements. It also details compliance obligations for non‑resident businesses, digital services, and import VAT deferment schemes.