Luxembourg plans to introduce mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing in phases from 2028 to 2029, using a Peppol-based network aligned with EN 16931. The proposal does not include domestic e-reporting. EU cross-border digital reporting under ViDA will apply from 1 July 2030. The legislation is still in draft form, so the final dates, scope, and technical rules may change. Proposed timeline The mandat... Read more

On 19 June 2026, Switzerland's Parliament voted to raise VAT rates for financing the 13th state pension, pending voter approval in November 2026 for implementation in 2028. On 19 June 2026, the Swiss Parliament voted to increase VAT rates to finance the 13th state pension, which voters approved in March 2024. The standard VAT rate would rise from 8.1% to 8.5%. The hotel sector rate would incre... Read more

Qatar has no VAT, with no law, registration, or VAT on goods/services. Current taxes include 10% corporate income tax, 50–100% excise tax, and 5% withholding tax on non-resident payments. E-invoicing law passed, but VAT is not implemented. Expected timing for VAT could be 2026-2027, but no confirmed date exists. Qatar currently has no Value Added Tax. There is no VAT law in force, no registr... Read more

France is extending the retention period for accounting and tax documents from six to ten years to combat tax and social security fraud. This applies to various documents, including invoices and accounting records, requiring businesses to enhance record management. Non-compliance may result in fines up to 10,000 euros. As part of efforts to step up the fight against tax and social security fraud,... Read more

The UK government’s draft legislation proposes lowering the soft drinks levy sugar threshold from 5 to 4.5 grams per 100 millilitres, clarifying sugar calculation methods, and providing Tax Authorities power for detailed measurement rules; feedback is invited until September 2026. The UK government has published draft legislation proposing changes to the soft drinks industry levy as part of... Read more

Vietnam's Decree No. 254/2026/ND-CP updates e-invoices, expands coverage, and introduces consumer protection measures for sellers. Vietnam issued Decree No. 254/2026/ND-CP providing a new legal framework for e-invoices and e-documents under the Law on Tax Administration No. 108/2025/QH15, replacing earlier Decrees 123/2020 and 70. The decree consolidates transactions not subject to e-invoicing, a... Read more

Germany's Federal Council approved the new External Audit Regulations (ApO) on July 10, 2026, replacing the former BpO 2000. The ApO updates tax audit procedures in line with the DAC7 Implementation Act and aims for faster, more digital audits with enhanced taxpayer-tax authority cooperation. While taxpayers cannot demand immediate audits, they may enter written agreements detailing audit schedule... Read more

Chile’s Internal Revenue Service has strengthened Digital VAT compliance for foreign platforms. Following the announcement of new enforcement measures, 25 platforms registered under the simplified VAT regime. Registered providers will be monitored by comparing their VAT returns with payment data, while payment processors may be required to withhold and remit 19% VAT on transactions involving... Read more

The Czech Republic is preparing to introduce a new generation of fiscalization with the upcoming EET 2.0 framework. The new model will modernize fiscal reporting requirements and introduce an updated approach to transaction compliance, bringing important changes for retailers, POS vendors and software providers operating in the Czech market. During this webinar, we will begin by explaining the leg... Read more

The Czech Republic is preparing to introduce a new generation of fiscalization with the upcoming EET 2.0 framework. The new model will modernize fiscal reporting requirements and introduce an updated approach to transaction compliance, bringing important changes for retailers, POS vendors and software providers operating in the Czech market. During this webinar, we... Read more

In Turkey, businesses exceeding e-Invoice turnover thresholds in 2025 must join the e-Invoice and e-Archive systems by July 1, 2026, as per General Communiqué No. 509. The regular threshold is TRY 3 million; a lower threshold of TRY 500,000 applies to specific sectors, including e-commerce and real estate. Certain businesses must use e-Invoice regardless of turnover. From January 1, 2026, i... Read more

On July 9, 2026, SAT published amendments to the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution, updating tax rules, electronic invoicing, film incentives, and IEPS regulations. On July 9, 2026, Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) published the First Resolution of Amendments to the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution for 2026 in the Official Gazette. The Miscellaneous Tax Resolution is issued annually and con... Read more

HASiL's SDK 1.0 introduces new e-Invoice SVDP versions, available until December 31, 2027. Taxpayer's TIN API validation starts August 1, 2026, requiring master-data cleanup and numeric formats only. To assist taxpayers in regularizing e-invoice compliance, HASiL's SDK 1.0 now offers new e-Invoice Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) document versions (SVDP 1.2 without digital signature a... Read more

Electronic invoicing in Colombia is mandated by DIAN under Resolution 000165 of 2023, replacing paper invoices with real-time validated digital documents. All VAT-registered individuals and entities must comply, excluding non-VAT taxpayers with low income, certain nonprofits, and foreign service providers lacking a local address. Key updates from Resolution 000202 of 2025 streamline buyer informat... Read more

Small businesses often misclaim expenses and GST credits that don’t adhere to deductibility rules, resulting in overclaims and poor record-keeping. Accurate reporting, separating personal and business expenses, and understanding tax obligations are essential to avoid significant penalties and audit shortfalls. Small businesses are increasingly claiming expenses and GST credits that do not me... Read more

ZATCA announced the Twenty-Fourth Wave of E-invoicing “Integration Phase” for VAT taxpayers with revenues over SAR 375,000, requiring integration with Fatoora Platform by June 30, 2026, and compliance with new invoicing requirements. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the criteria for the Twenty-Fourth Wave of the E-invoicing “Integration Phase.” This wa... Read more