Non-resident businesses in Saudi Arabia must submit VAT refund applications by June 30, 2026, meeting specific eligibility criteria and following ZATCA’s guidelines. Non-resident businesses that incurred VAT in Saudi Arabia (KSA) during 2025 must review their eligibility and submit refund applications to ZATCA by June 30, 2026. To qualify, the non-resident must: Have no local establishment in... Read more

Denmark is reforming its e-invoicing system, NemHandel, transitioning to a single format based on Peppol BIS 4, replacing the current OIOUBL and Peppol BIS formats. The aim is to standardise the system, enhance interoperability, and comply with EU regulations. Though most stakeholders support the change, concerns about Danish-specific extensions and implementation costs have been raised. The full... Read more

Starting August 1, 2026, TIN and BRN validation will enhance the Validate Taxpayer's TIN API, improving e-invoice buyer data accuracy. Recent SDK updates tighten validations; immediate buyer master-data cleanup is necessary. TIN and BRN (Business Registration Number) validation will be added to the Validate Taxpayer's TIN API starting on August 1, 2026, according to HASiL's SDK 1.0 release notes.... Read more

Germany is revising sales law to align with the EU Right to Repair Directive, aiming to facilitate product repairs over new purchases. Implementing this directive by July 31, 2026, manufacturers will be obligated to repair certain products during their lifecycle, even without direct contracts with consumers. Initial focus is on specific groups, with repairs needing to be affordable and timely. The... Read more

FeRD and FNFE-MPE released ZUGFeRD 2.5 / Factur-X 1.09, aligning with EN 16931's latest code lists and adding new elements. The German FeRD forum and the French FNFE-MPE forum have released a new version of their joint e-invoicing format, ZUGFeRD 2.5 / Factur-X 1.09. The update aligns the format with the latest code lists used under the European e-invoicing standard EN 16931. These code lists are... Read more

As of mid-June, no technical regulations or XML schemas have been published. The Federal Ministry of Finance has until mid-August 2026 to draft necessary legislation. Read more

The introduction of electronic delivery notes in Serbia, regulated by the Law on Electronic Delivery Notes, aims to replace traditional paper forms. Read more

The Turkish Tax Authority's new guide outlines formats and content for taxi receipts, e-Documents, and reports via Taxi Financial Devices, specifying payment scenarios, required data, and various report types, ensuring standardized documentation and reporting for taxi transactions. The Turkish Tax Authority has published a new technical guide regulating the documents and reports that must be issue... Read more

Norway's new Altinn system restricts automatic access for certain roles, such as business manager and board member, meaning some may lose prior access. The Main Administrator can grant all access, while Access Managers have limited authority. NUF companies receive additional access rights, and businesses should verify Main Administrator status for authorization issues. Norway has introduced change... Read more

Fiscalization has evolved significantly over the years, moving far beyond its original role as a pure compliance mechanism. What once relied on fiscal printers and hardware-based systems has gradually transformed into software-driven, real-time platforms that connect businesses, tax authorities, and data ecosystems in a much more dynamic way. In this webinar, we will explore how this transition... Read more

The Czech Ministry of Finance confirmed EET issues a unique POK for submitted sales data, ensuring secure and verifiable sale registration; rejection occurs if checks fail. Read more

The Slovak Ministry of Finance announced a three-month penalty-free grace period for e-invoicing, delaying purchase invoice reporting to July 1, 2030, enabling better business adaptation. The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has announced a softened rollout of its upcoming e-invoicing mandate. A draft amendment to the VAT Act (222/2004 Coll.) introduces a three-month penalty-free grace... Read more

Sweden's Law No. SFS 2026:841 amends the VAT Act, imposing a 6% VAT on admission tickets for cultural and dance events, and nature attractions, effective July 1, 2026.  Sweden has officially published a new law amending the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The measure is registered as Law No. SFS 2026:841. The law sets a reduced VAT rate of 6 percent on admission tickets to: Cultural events suc... Read more

Albania reminded foreign digital service providers that sales of digital services to non-VAT-registered customers in Albania are subject to local VAT rules. Such providers must appoint a tax representative, register for VAT, charge 20% VAT, and pay it through the representative. For supplies to VAT-registered Albanian businesses, VAT is handled by the local recipient through reverse charge. The no... Read more

Montenegro’s Tax Administration confirmed that it is actively communicating with taxpayers and accountants about the new IRMS system and working to resolve technical issues. Delays caused by objective technical problems will be reviewed individually, but tax obligations and legal deadlines remain in force. The Administration will not introduce a general suspension of deadlines or broad paper-based... Read more