Category: VAT

There are three ways for your business to get a VAT refund in the European Union: On your VAT return, EU VAT Refund Scheme, and 13th Directive reclaims. Which you can use will depend on where your business is based…

Duty Deferment is the practice of delaying payment for some kinds of duties and taxes on goods imported into the UK. If you regularly import goods into the UK, you might find it a useful tool for managing your cash…

Is your VAT service provider failing you? Maybe they’re missing deadlines, ignoring your messages or worse, on the brink of bankruptcy. Late VAT returns and poor communication aren’t just frustrating. They have the potential to snowball into penalties, audits and…

  In the last decade, social media influencers have blazed a trail for a new kind of entrepreneur, constructing a lucrative industry from a down-time hobby. Under this ‘influencer’ umbrella, a wide range of disciplines are included. From recipe bloggers…

Chain transactions are complicated. Every aspect of them can change how they’re treated for VAT purposes.  It’s always worth talking to an expert about your VAT obligations, but when it comes to chain transactions, it’s pretty much a requirement.   In…

Are you planning events or online coaching targeting EU audiences? The rules for VAT on virtual events and classes have changed. Starting January 1st, 2025, you need to charge your EU clients their local VAT rate, then report and remit…

  Shopify VAT: A Guide to Compliantly Selling Cross-Border If you’re selling online with Shopify, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to keeping your Shopify store VAT compliant in 2025. Shopify today is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms. Inspired…

As of 1st January 2024, Norway’s VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) scheme will be changing the requirements for when ecommerce retailers will need to register.   Previously, retailers selling low value goods (less than NOK 350) into Norway had a VAT exemption…

Jersey to Make B2C Sales of Imported Goods Subject to GST from 1 July 2023 Starting July 1st 2023, new GST obligations will apply for overseas retailers supplying goods to Jersey-based consumers. The new regulations were originally due to be…

Spain to introduce B2B e-invoicing obligations As part of its “Crea y Crece” law, the Spanish Government is making e-invoicing mandatory for B2B supplies taxable in Spain. The obligation is expected to start applying from 2024 for large businesses with…