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    Netherlands·SGS·about 8 hours ago

    Digital Dossier (DMS) mandatory as of 16 May 2026

    The Netherlands has made the Digital Dossier system mandatory for all customs declarations effective 16 May 2026. Paper‑based and email submissions are no longer accepted; businesses must ensure their systems are fully aligned and integrated with the Dutch Customs DMS. The change aims to streamline customs processing and reduce manual handling.

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    VAT Rates
    Bangladesh·NewAge·1 day ago

    Startups, freelancers to get long-term VAT relief

    Bangladesh’s government has proposed a comprehensive VAT exemption package for startups, content creators and freelancers in the 2026‑27 national budget. The package includes a 15% VAT exemption on services provided by freelancers and content creators, full local VAT exemption for startups, and 15% VAT exemption on imported services and office rentals, with the measures set to remain in force until 30 June 2035.

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    Slovak Republic·SniTechnology·2 days ago

    Slovakia Advances E-Invoicing Rollout as VAT Amendment Proposes Transitional Reporting Relief

    Slovakia is advancing its mandatory e‑invoicing rollout, with the new system set to take effect on 1 January 2027. A draft amendment to the VAT Act introduces transitional relief, exempting domestic buyers from digital reporting of received invoices until 1 July 2030. The government also opened voluntary participation to entrepreneurs and is developing a certified digital postman framework.

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    Portugal·Portugal Resident·3 days ago

    PSD proposes retroactive 6% VAT for urban rehabilitation projects

    Portugal's Social Democratic Party has proposed a legislative change that would retroactively apply a 6% VAT rate to urban rehabilitation works in designated Urban Rehabilitation Areas, regardless of whether an approved Urban Rehabilitation Operation exists. The measure would override the current tax authority interpretation that requires an approved operation, potentially allowing construction companies to challenge past assessments and recover overpaid VAT. If passed, the 6% rate would apply to projects carried out since 2008.

    VAT Rates
    United Kingdom·HM Revenue & Customs·4 days ago

    Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions

    HM Revenue & Customs has introduced a temporary reduced VAT rate of 5% for qualifying children's meals, tickets and family attractions. The rate applies from 25 June 2026 until 1 September 2026. After that, the standard rate will resume.

    Compliance
    VAT Rates
    Latvia·VATcube·5 days ago

    Latvia’s Reduced VAT Rate on Food: What Businesses Must Know Before July 2026

    Latvia will introduce a temporary 12% VAT rate on essential food products from 1 July 2026, while the standard rate remains 21% and a 5% super‑reduced rate applies to specific categories. Businesses must update invoicing, ERP, and VAT return processes before the effective date to avoid compliance issues.

    Import VAT
    E-Commerce
    European Union·FlavorCloud·5 days ago

    July 1, 2026 EU De Minimis Changes: A Cross-Border Merchant’s Checklist

    EU introduces a €3 flat customs duty per HS6 item on IOSS shipments under €150, removes de minimis exemption, and targets a €2‑€3 per package handling fee, affecting cross‑border merchants from July 1, 2026.

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    Azerbaijan·1stopVAT·5 days ago

    Azerbaijan – VAT Compliance for Non-Resident Digital Service Providers 2026

    Azerbaijan introduces mandatory VAT registration for non‑resident digital service providers exceeding a USD 10,000 B2C threshold, effective 1 September 2026, with a new online portal and a shift from automatic withholding to provider responsibility.

    Import VAT
    Compliance
    Poland·VatCalc·6 days ago

    Poland Approves Wide-Ranging VAT Reform Package

    Poland has approved a comprehensive VAT reform package that introduces a new warehousing regime, expands 0% VAT for import‑related services, and completes the rollout of the KSeF e‑invoicing system for most businesses as of 1 April 2026. The package also includes five‑year VAT status checks, updates to energy and agriculture VAT rules, and a digital tax‑free shopping process for tourists. VAT‑registered businesses should review the changes ahead of their expected implementation later this year.

    Compliance
    Cross-Border
    Botswana·VATCalc·14 days ago

    Botswana VAT on non-resident digital services

    Botswana will enforce VAT collection on non‑resident digital services from 1 June 2026. The 14 % rate applies to B2C supplies, while B2B services are subject to reverse charge. Non‑resident providers must register if turnover exceeds BWP 500,000 and appoint a local agent, filing quarterly returns.

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    Ukraine·UNN·15 days ago

    Parliament approved the VAT exemption for UGVs for the army

    Ukraine’s parliament has exempted the supply of ground‑based unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the Defense Forces from VAT. The exemption, enacted via Bill No. 15259, aims to accelerate delivery of logistics and medical evacuation equipment. The law takes effect from 28 May 2026.

    Compliance
    Digital Services
    Italy·VatCalc·15 days ago

    Italy rewrites barter VAT rules

    Italy has amended its 2026 barter VAT rules, replacing the cost‑based valuation model with a contractual value approach. The change, effective 1 January 2026, requires the taxable amount to reflect the parties’ agreed monetary value but not fall below the supplier’s direct costs, and applies retroactively to contracts from that date while protecting earlier invoices.

    Compliance
    VAT Rates
    Isle of Man·BBC·17 days ago

    Children's meals to be cheaper under VAT cut

    The Isle of Man will lower VAT on children’s meals and family entertainment tickets from 20% to 5% between 25 June and 1 September 2026, easing costs for families. The change also applies to cinema, theatre, show tickets and attraction admissions. Additionally, red diesel duty will be cut from 10.18p to 6.48p per litre from 15 June 2026.

    Compliance
    VAT Rates
    United Kingdom·Museums Association·21 days ago

    VAT cut promises cheaper museum tickets for families

    The UK government has introduced a temporary 5% VAT rate on admission to certain family attractions, effective from 25 June to 1 September 2026, replacing the standard 20% rate. The cut covers museums, planetariums, heritage sites, nature reserves, botanical gardens, children’s meals and performance‑venue tickets marketed for children, but excludes seasonal passes beyond 1 September unless priced similarly to day tickets. Charities already exempt from VAT do not benefit unless they operate through a VAT‑registered trading subsidiary.

    VAT Rates
    Austria·The Cattle Site·21 days ago

    Austria cuts food VAT in half to ease inflation burden

    Austria’s parliament approved legislation halving the VAT on essential food items to 4.9% from 10% effective 1 July 2022. The measure covers staples such as milk, bread, eggs, rice, flour and selected fruits and vegetables, and is expected to save households about €100 a year.

    VAT Rates
    Austria·The Poultry Site·21 days ago

    Austria cuts food VAT in half to ease inflation burden

    Austria has approved legislation to halve the VAT on essential food items, reducing the rate from 10% to 4.9% effective 1 July 2026. The measure covers staples such as milk, bread, eggs, rice, flour, and certain fruits and vegetables. The government estimates the cost at €400 million and household savings of about €100 per year.

    Compliance
    VAT Rates
    Latvia·BNN News·21 days ago

    Latvian stores promise lower prices as reduced VAT on essential food products takes effect soon

    Latvia will lower the VAT rate on a range of essential food items from 21% to 12% effective 1 July 2026, following an agreement between the Ministry of Economics and retailers. The change covers bread, milk, poultry products, eggs and flour, and is designed to be fully reflected in consumer prices. The move is part of a broader low‑price basket initiative aimed at easing food costs for residents.

    VAT Rates
    United Kingdom·UK Government·22 days ago

    Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions

    The UK will apply a temporary 5% VAT rate to children's meals, admission tickets to theatres, cinemas, concerts, exhibitions, shows, and family attractions from 25 June 2026 to 1 September 2026 inclusive. The reduced rate ends on 1 September 2026, after which the standard rate resumes.

    Compliance
    E-Invoicing
    Italy·Meridian Global Services·23 days ago

    Italy introduces automated VAT assessment for omitted annual returns

    From 1 January 2026, Italy has enacted a new automated VAT assessment regime for omitted annual returns, allowing the tax authority to calculate VAT due using e‑invoicing and other digital data. The automated determination must be completed by 31 December of the seventh year following the missing return, and penalties are capped at 120% of VAT due, reducible to one‑third if paid within 60 days of notice.

    Import VAT
    E-Commerce
    Ukraine·VatCalc·25 days ago

    Ukraine scrapes VAT relief on low-value imports 2027

    Ukraine will abolish its VAT exemption for imported parcels under €150 from 2027, requiring marketplaces to collect 20% VAT at point of sale. Citizen‑to‑citizen parcels under €45 will remain exempt if free and not for resale. The reform, based on draft laws 15112‑D and 12360, is expected to raise about UAH 10 billion annually.

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