Norwegian import VAT must be reported in VAT return
From January 2017, Norwegian VAT returns must include import VAT amounts. Before this recent change, import VAT was reported separately in a form called ‘omsetningsoppgave for merverdiavgift’. The reason for... Please Read More
Portugal changes excise duties on diesel and petrol
The authorities in Portugal have announced changes to excise duties – an increase for diesel and a decrease for petrol. From 01 January, 2017, the applicable duties on (commodity code:... Please Read More
France – changes in VAT
French reverse charge for import VAT From 01 January, 2017, within a French VAT return import VAT will be allowed to be reverse charged, only if a license is obtained... Please Read More
Belgium ends monthly VAT pre-payments
Taxpayers in Belgium will no longer be required to submit monthly pre-payments if already providing quarterly VAT returns. Currently, if a business’ annual turnover is below 2.5 million EUR and... Please Read More
Italy updates VAT filings
New requirements for 2017 Italian filing obligations. This has been re-designed instead of being monthly payments and one annual return, it will now be changed to quarterly returns along with... Please Read More
amavat Europe attends the ‘Internet World – e-Commerce Fair 2017’, Munich
VAT experts and tax consultants of amavat Europe are currently attending the annual ‘Internet World – e-Commerce Fair 2017 at Munich’s Trade Fair Centre. With getsix® and HLB Stueckmann present,... Please Read More
Swiss cuts VAT rate 2018
Switzerland had a temporary 8% VAT rate and may be now returning to pre-2011 rate of 7.7%. In 2014, in a public referendum the higher rate was voted in to... Please Read More
Italy tries to extend the VAT split payment mechanism
Italy’s Finance Ministry has made an application to the European Commission (EC) to extend the VAT split payment mechanism. Since 2015, the EC has allowed the split payment mechanism in... Please Read More
Quarterly payments withdrawn by Belgium
As from the 1st April, 2017, Belgium has withdrawn the obligation to file VAT quarterly prepayments on their VAT obligation. At present small businesses may opt to file only quarterly... Please Read More