Expats living in France are not pleased about increases on the cost of sending packages. The reason? Brexit is the obvious one. Anyone sending parcels from the UK to France now has to contend with customs duties. But there’s another
Ecommerce sales in Germany grew 19% in 2021 compared to the previous year. Ecommerce has shown consistent global growth, and Covid lockdowns accelerated the trend. Increasingly, consumers are shipping using their mobile devices. According to reports, 40% of all German
If you supply electronic services, such as streaming, online magazines or gaming, to customers in Ukraine, you are now required to pay VAT. As of 1 January 2022, nonresident suppliers of electronic services must register for VAT. The threshold for
Switzerland’s lawmakers recently passed a law mandating a levy on streaming services. The revenue is earmarked for a special fund that will support the Swiss film industry. Often known colloquially as the ‘Netflix tax’, the levy has precedents in other
The Ivory Coast is imposing VAT on digital services provided by nonresident companies. The decision is in line with global trends. Digital services VAT is also becoming increasingly popular across Africa. Many of the continent’s largest economies, including Nigeria, South
India’s tax authorities are paying closer attention to cryptocurrency traders. However, some platforms say that the GST rules on cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are unclear. They’re asking regulators for clarity on their precise GST obligations. For instance, one crypto platform
Online shoppers in EU states are buying fewer goods from outside Europe. It’s all to do with new VAT rules. A consumer association study reveals that 44% of respondents are buying fewer goods from outside the EU. This follows the
Mexico’s tax authorities have published a list of nonresident companies that have registered under Mexico’s digital services VAT regulations. The list includes global tech giants, such as Amazon, Uber, Airbnb and Booking.com. The breadth of companies is notable, ranging from
Thailand’s digital services VAT has surpassed revenue estimates. As of 1 September 2021, non-resident companies that supply digital services to customers in Thailand are liable for VAT. The Revenue Department previously said it expected around 100 nonresident suppliers to register