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Import Terms – the X factor of VAT compliance

April 7, 2021

The EU legislation relating to cross-border importation of goods is very complex and varies considerably between the member states. These complexities are compounded recently with Brexit being thrown into the landscape as well. As a

What Does VAT Compliance Actually Mean?

March 23, 2021

For many tax teams, the pursuit of VAT compliance is an ongoing and complex saga. VAT compliance is hard enough in one country. However, introduce the need for VAT compliance in multiple jurisdictions and then

What it means to be VAT registered as an e-commerce seller

November 27, 2020

Selling your goods to private individuals, e-commerce sellers, in multiple countries – especially in the European Union – creates VAT compliance obligations in multiple countries. It is illegal to trade in a country where you

Deep Dive into the Reverse Charge Mechanism

November 5, 2020

The EU created the concept of the reverse charge mechanism to make it easier for both sellers and buyers to account for the VAT correctly without requiring foreign VAT registrations or having to go through

VAT Registrations: Non-resident, retrospective & de-registration

October 12, 2020

Why Register for VAT in Foreign Jurisdictions? Businesses who provide goods or services in a foreign jurisdiction with a VAT regime must comply with the relevant VAT laws of that country. There are several cases where it will be a

EU VAT number registration: What You Need To Know

September 25, 2020

Introduction If your business is operating or selling goods to EU member states, you are obligated to apply for an EU VAT number registration. Furthermore, depending on the services or goods you sell, you may

What You Need To Know: Japanese Consumption Tax on Digital Services

August 27, 2020

We’ve put together this quick guide to Japanese consumption tax (JCT) on digital services. This will help any foreign businesses that may be providing digital or electronic services to Japanese consumers. Background to Japanese consumption

Notarisation & Hague Apostille – What is it?

August 13, 2020

A few European tax offices will require that your company documents and registration forms are "notarised and apostilled" before you can submit them to the authorities to apply for a VAT registration. Read our blog

Charging Sales Tax in Europe

August 11, 2020

Non-EU businesses selling to EU customers may face many VAT obligations depending on the nature of their transactions. Advice should be sought to ensure compliance and efficiency. VAT is the EU’s version of sales tax.

All about VAT – Rates, Triangulation, Chain Transactions & Supply and Install

August 4, 2020

Do you want to learn more about VAT? Read this article to learn about VAT Rates, what Triangulation means, when Chain Transactions take place and all about Supply and Install. VAT Rates If you’re registered,

VAT Basics

VAT Basics

Import Terms – the X factor of VAT compliance

What Does VAT Compliance Actually Mean?

What it means to be VAT registered as an e-commerce seller

Deep Dive into the Reverse Charge Mechanism

VAT Registrations: Non-resident, retrospective & de-registration

EU VAT number registration: What You Need To Know

What You Need To Know: Japanese Consumption Tax on Digital Services

Notarisation & Hague Apostille – What is it?

Charging Sales Tax in Europe

All about VAT – Rates, Triangulation, Chain Transactions & Supply and Install

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