VAT guide for Cyprus
Date13 Sep 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the fundamental elements of the tax systems in all European Union countries, including Cyprus. Although the island is often associated with a favorable […]
Intrastat in Cyprus: Rules, obligations, and consequences
Date11 Sep 2024
Intrastat is a system for collecting statistical data on the trade of goods between European Union countries. It was introduced in 1993 in connection with the creation of the European […]
VAT in Croatia: Rates, obligations, and registration
Date04 Sep 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a key component of the tax system in Croatia. Like many other European Union member states, Croatia employs varied VAT rates depending on the type […]
VAT in Latvia 2026 – Rates, Registration and Compliance Guide
Date03 Sep 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) in Latvia is a crucial element of the tax system that impacts both businesses and consumers. Latvia applies multiple VAT rates, including standard, reduced, and zero […]
VAT in Hungary in 2026 – Rates, Registration, Returns and Intrastat
Date29 Aug 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the key fiscal instruments used throughout the European Union. Like other EU Member States, Hungary applies VAT to most supplies of goods and […]
Intrastat in Romania: Key information and regulations
Date22 Aug 2024
Intrastat is a system for collecting statistical data on the trade of goods between EU member states. In Romania, as in other EU countries, this system is mandatory for businesses […]
Romania VAT Rates & Compliance Guide 2026 – E-Commerce Sellers
Date19 Aug 2024
Romania’s VAT system underwent its most significant restructuring in nearly a decade in 2025, with changes that every business operating in the Romanian market must now reflect in their pricing, […]
New VAT rate in Finland from September 1, 2024
Date09 Aug 2024
Starting September 1, 2024, Finland will implement a change in the standard VAT rate, increasing it from 24% to 25.5%. This change directly affects e-commerce sellers, who must adjust to […]
Harmonization of VAT in the EU: Evolution, current challenges, and impact on e-commerce businesses
Date08 Aug 2024
The harmonization of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the European Union (EU) is a key process for integrating the internal market, aimed at eliminating trade barriers between member states. This […]
Rules for VAT refund from Germany
Date05 Aug 2024
A VAT refund from Germany is an essential aspect for entrepreneurs making purchases in this country. This process is regulated by the Council Directive 2008/9/EC of 12 February 2008, which […]
VAT in the EU: Which countries have the lowest and highest rates and what is their significance for the e-commerce market?
Date31 Jul 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) plays a crucial role in the tax systems of European Union (EU) countries, influencing the prices of goods and services. For e-commerce sellers, understanding and tracking […]
VAT Compliance in international expansion: Practical tips
Date26 Jul 2024
International expansion can open new horizons for companies, but it also presents complex challenges related to compliance with diverse tax regulations. One key aspect requiring attention during international expansion is […]
Spain – VAT on Essential Food Items: From Temporary Relief to Current Rates (2026)
Date25 Jul 2024
Between January 2023 and December 2024, the Spanish government introduced a series of temporary VAT reductions on essential food items to ease the impact of inflation on households. Those emergency […]
VAT regulations in the EU: What you need to know?
Date23 Jul 2024
Value Added Tax, commonly known as VAT, is a widely used consumption tax within the European Union. Its primary purpose is to burden the final consumer rather than businesses, although […]
Holiday procedure in France: How does the VAT holiday settlement work?
Date18 Jul 2024
France VAT Summer Holiday Procedure – 2026 Update The French tax authorities continue to allow certain VAT-registered businesses filing monthly VAT returns under the standard regime (Régime Réel Normal) to […]
VAT rates in the EU in 2024: Overview and analysis
Date09 Jul 2024
Value added tax (VAT) is one of the main sources of budget revenues in European Union (EU) countries. As an indirect tax, VAT is included in the price of goods […]
Intrastat system in Lithuania: Key information and guidelines
Date05 Jul 2024
Intrastat is a system for collecting statistical data on the trade of goods between European Union (EU) countries. In Lithuania, businesses engaged in trading goods with other EU countries are […]
Belgium VAT & E-Commerce Guide 2026 – Rates, Registration and Compliance
Date04 Jul 2024
Belgium, with its dynamic economy and growing online consumer base, remains an attractive destination for e-commerce businesses expanding into new EU markets. Understanding and adhering to Belgian VAT regulations is […]