North Macedonia has introduced several VAT and e‑invoicing updates in late 2025 and early 2026. The VAT exemption for small‑value shipments is now limited to non‑commercial items, the 5% preferential rate for residential buildings is extended to 2028, and a pilot e‑invoice system (e‑Faktura) began on 5 January 2026. A new Top‑up Tax Rulebook was also published, aligning with OECD standards.
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VATCalc · 6 days ago
North Macedonia’s Public Revenue Office has launched the third pilot phase of its e‑Faktura e‑invoicing platform, moving from API testing to end‑user business process testing. The mandatory rollout of the system is scheduled for October 2026, requiring all non‑cash B2B invoices to be issued, validated and cleared electronically via the DAP central platform.
Kathimerini · 3 months ago
North Macedonia has lowered the VAT on gasoline and diesel from 18% to 10% effective 23 March 2026 for a two‑week period to curb fuel price rises linked to the Middle East conflict. The change is expected to keep gasoline prices stable while diesel will rise modestly by 3–3.5 dinars (€0.04–€0.05) per litre.
VatCalc · 3 months ago
North Macedonia has temporarily reduced fuel VAT from 18% to 10% to curb price rises triggered by the Middle East conflict. The measure, announced by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, takes effect from midnight on 23 March 2026 and is set to last two weeks. Petrol prices are expected to stay flat while diesel may rise slightly by €0.04‑€0.05 per litre.
Telegrafi · 3 months ago
The North Macedonian government announced a reduction of the VAT rate on fuel from 18% to 10% to curb rising fuel prices. Gasoline prices remain unchanged, while diesel will rise by only 3–3.5 denars per litre. The change was approved in an extraordinary meeting on 22 March 2026.
Pagero · 6 months ago
North Macedonia has begun the pilot testing phase of its new e-invoice system, e‑Faktura, on 5 January 2026. The state‑owned platform will allow real‑time, direct communication between businesses and the tax authority, with test invoices having no legal effect. The rollout will include a client application by the end of Q1 2026, a production server by the end of Q2 2026, and mandatory adoption from Q3 2026.
1stopVAT · about 1 hour ago
A Milan Tax Court decision on 20 January 2026 clarified that direct sales made under consignment agreements are not subject to Italy’s Digital Services Tax (DST). The ruling confirms that the 3% DST applies only to digital intermediation activities and that companies meeting the turnover thresholds are liable. The court also upheld a refund claim for over‑EUR 1 million of over‑paid DST for the 2020‑2022 period.
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Key Takeaways
It took effect on 18 December 2025, limiting the exemption to non-commercial items sent between individuals, while keeping the EUR 22 threshold and excluding alcohol, perfumes, and tobacco.
A 5% rate applies to residential buildings and apartments, extended until 31 December 2028.
Pilot launched on 5 January 2026; by end of Q1 2026 a client app and web portal will be available, and by end of Q2 2026 a production server will go live.
Published on 31 December 2025, it aligns North Macedonia's top‑up tax calculation with OECD standards and provides detailed guidance on calculation procedures.
Primary source
Read the full article at VatAboutThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in North Macedonia. The original source is VatAbout.
