The article summarises recent VAT and customs duty changes across the EU, UK, Poland, Austria, Spain, Denmark, Nigeria, Gibraltar, Argentina and Ireland.
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VatIT · 1 day ago
EU: The ViDA package, now EU law, introduces mandatory e-invoicing, platform VAT collection and a single VAT registration system effective from 14 April 2025. Key deadlines include 1 July 2030 for mandatory B2B e-invoicing, 1 January 2030 for platform VAT collection, and 1 July 2028 for OSS extension.
1stopVAT · 4 days ago
EU Commission has issued technical guidelines on how the new EUR 3 customs duty for low-value goods will be calculated, effective from 1 July 2026. The guidelines clarify that the duty is levied at customs clearance and is excluded from the taxable amount for IOSS-registered vendors, while it is included in the VAT base for standard import procedures and special arrangements.
Customs Support Group · 5 days ago
EU steel import safeguard changes effective 1 July 2026, halving duty-free quotas to 18.3 million tonnes and doubling out-of-quota tariff to 50%. Importers must also meet new melt-and-pour origin documentation and monitor tighter quotas across 30 product categories.
Numeral · 8 days ago
The EU imposes VAT on SaaS and software sales, applying a customer-location rule for both B2B and B2C transactions. SaaS sellers must collect VAT IDs, validate them via VIES, and apply the reverse charge for B2B sales to VAT-registered buyers.
VatCompliance · 8 days ago
EU VAT authorities now routinely audit e-commerce sellers, matching platform data against returns. The article outlines the audit process, DAC7 obligations, and record-keeping requirements.
Numeral · 9 days ago
EU VAT compliance for U.S. sellers is complex, with new changes effective 1 July 2026. The EU removed the €150 de minimis exemption, so customs duties now apply to all imports, including those under €150. U.S. sellers must use the Import One Stop Shop to collect VAT at checkout for orders under €150.
Key Takeaways
From 1 July 2026, the EU applies a temporary €3 customs duty per item on low-value consignments up to €150 imported from outside the EU, abolishing the previous duty exemption.
From 1 July 2026, Denmark introduced a zero-rate VAT on books, e-books and audiobooks, dropping the previous 25% tax.
From 1 July 2026, Gibraltar introduced a 15% transaction tax on goods, rising to 17% within two years.
From 1 July 2029, the United Kingdom will adopt Peppol as the core interoperability network for e-invoicing.
On 30 June 2026, Poland's fuel VAT cut from 21% to 8% ended.
Primary source
Read the full article at Innovate TaxThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in European Union. The original source is Innovate Tax.
