If you are struggling with complex e-invoicing implementations across multiple countries, and if you are concerned about mounting costs, potential delays, or compliance risks, our webinar will help you to learn how global retailers can streamline e-invoicing efficiently! With countries worldwide mandating e-invoicing, international retailers face unique challenges adapting to new regulations acros... Read more

The EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has approved the Value Added Tax in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal, aiming to modernize VAT rules and combat tax fraud. ViDA introduces key measures like Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR), VAT collection for the platform economy, and expanded Single VAT Registration, with implementation planned from 2027 to 2035. Businesses must prepare... Read more

The Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance, through its specialized Predictive Analytics Competence Center (PACC), has successfully utilized Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to identify and combat VAT fraud, among other tax evasion schemes. This sophisticated use of technology is particularly critical in tackling VAT missing-trader fraud, a well-known issue in cross-border tran... Read more

As online shopping continues to grow, the European Union is planning to implement new regulations to protect local e-commerce sellers. One significant change affects consumers who shop on international platforms like Temu or AliExpress. The EU has already taken some steps at the first sign of growing foreign e-commerce sellers, and since July 1, 2021, all goods entering the EU, regardless of their... Read more

One way to validate VAT numbers in the EU is the VAT Information Exchange System (VIES), which is a crucial tool for businesses operating within the European Union. Owned by the European Commission, VIES is a search engine that retrieves data from national VAT databases to verify VAT numbers. Here’s a detailed look at how VIES works and its significance. How VIES Works When a search is made usi... Read more

Starting from April 1, 2017, Austria implemented fiscalization regulation to enhance the security of cash transactions. This regulation mandates that each cash register must be equipped with a technical security device to protect against tampering and ensure the integrity of transaction records. What else do you need to know? Read more