VAT legislation News

UAE Clarifies VAT Rules For E-Commerce
by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus
Monday, November 30, 2020
The United Arab Emirates' Federal Tax Authority has clarified the value-added tax rules that apply to e-commerce transactions. Read Full Story

EU To Amend VAT Rules For Trade With Northern Ireland
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, August 7, 2020
The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU's VAT rules in respect of Northern Ireland, in preparation for the end of the Brexit transition period with the UK. Read Full Story

Switzerland Planning New VAT Rules For Mail Order Companies
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on the amendments to the VAT law, with a focus on the tax treatment of mail order businesses and the administrative burden on SMEs. Read Full Story

EU Green Lights E-Commerce Transaction Reporting Rules
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The European Council has approved new rules for the exchange of VAT payment data relating to cross-border e-commerce transactions. Read Full Story

Malta Told To Amend VAT Rules For Yacht Leasing
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The European Commission has again asked Malta to amend its method for calculating VAT on yacht leasing. Read Full Story

Germany Urged To Ensure Data Sharing On Call-Off Stock Arrangements
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Germany's IT systems are not ready for the VAT "quick fix" simplifications that entered into force on January 1, 2020, according to the European Commission. Read Full Story

Switzerland Publishes New English-Language VAT Guide
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, December 6, 2019
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has released new English-language guidance for foreign businesses on their obligations under Swiss VAT law. Read Full Story

Singapore Announces Plans For GST Reforms
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, November 8, 2019
Singapore is to add provisions to draft legislation to enhance the new GST regime for imported services and clarify new rules for virtual currencies. Read Full Story

Singapore Updates Guidance On 2020 GST Reverse Charge Change
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, August 30, 2019
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has updated its guidance on the introduction from January 1, 2020, of an obligation on Singaporean taxpayers to collect GST on imported services under a reverse charge. Read Full Story

Oman Says VAT Not On The Backburner
by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Oman's Government has released a statement confirming that it is preparing to introduce VAT legislation into parliament to implement the levy without delay. Read Full Story
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