Brazil’s SINIEF Adjustment No. 14/2026, published on April 9, 2026, reduces the deadline for recipient confirmation of e-invoices (NF-e) from 180 to 90 days, after which invoices are automatically considered accepted. Effective June 1, 2026, the change requires businesses to strengthen controls, monitor incoming invoices more closely, and accelerate validation processes to avoid unintended accepta... Read more

The Financial Administration of Slovakia reported that unrecorded sales remain the most common violation in eKasa inspections, with 382 breaches found in March 2026 and significant fines imposed. Despite a slight drop in total violations compared to 2025, enforcement remains strict, with continued inspections targeting high-risk sectors to combat the shadow economy and reduce tax evasion. The Fina... Read more

The Financial Administration of Slovakia reported that unrecorded sales remain the most common violation in eKasa inspections, with 382 breaches found in March 2026 and significant fines imposed. Despite a slight drop in total violations compared to 2025, enforcement remains strict, with continued inspections targeting high-risk sectors to combat the shadow economy and reduce tax evasion. Spain ha... Read more

Foreign businesses in Vietnam face a 10% VAT on cross-border transactions, impacting pricing and profitability. Services consumed locally are taxed, complicating revenue recognition. Compliance must start before revenue generation, with B2C VAT directly affecting demand and cost structures. Foreign businesses entering Vietnam must treat VAT as a structural pricing constraint from the start, since... Read more

The purpose of this document is to describe how electronic invoices are handled in Norway. This document explains e-Invoices, what they are, and how they are used, with special attention being paid to their legal treatment in Norway. Read more

Denmark has set May 31, 2026, as the final deadline to exchange 1000-krone and older-series banknotes, after which they will lose all value and only the 2009 series will remain valid. With around DKK 3.3 billion still in circulation, authorities urge individuals to exchange notes in time at designated locations, as strict requirements apply and no exchanges will be possible after the deadline. Den... Read more

Germany is expanding the role of XRechnung as a core structured e-invoicing format, moving from public-sector use to a mandatory standard for domestic B2B transactions between 2025 and 2028, based on EU Directive 2014/55/EU and national legislation. Businesses must adapt their systems and processes to handle XML-based invoices, ensure compliance with EN 16931 standards, and manage proper transmiss... Read more

VAT in the UK is a consumption tax with rates of 20%, 5%, and 0%. Businesses collect it from consumers and remit it to HMRC. Registration is required for taxable turnover over £85,000, among other criteria. Non-UK companies must also register. Changes in business details must be reported within 30 days. VAT is a consumption tax on most UK goods and services. The end consumer pays it, but businesse... Read more

Tax audits are becoming an increasingly important part of modern tax systems across Europe, especially in the retail sector where transaction volumes are high and compliance requirements are constantly evolving. With different fiscalization models in place across Germany, France, and Italy, understanding what authorities actually check during tax audits is essential for retailers and software pro... Read more

Tax audits are becoming an increasingly important part of modern tax systems across Europe, especially in the retail sector where transaction volumes are high and compliance requirements are constantly evolving. With different fiscalization models in place across Germany, France, and Italy, understanding what authorities actually check during tax audits is essential for retailers and software pro... Read more

The Italian Revenue Agency has announced new updates to several technical specifications and attachments related to the transmission of receipts and software solutions. let's delve deeper into this! Read more

The FTA portal consolidates multiple online services starting May 11, including myFTA, VAT registration, returns, certificates, and taxes, while removing some e-Portal functionalities. The FTA portal will combine multiple FTA online services into a single overview starting on May 11. Permissions and services from e-Portal are combined in one central area via the FTA portal. Online services are bei... Read more

Brazil’s SINIEF Adjustment No. 09/2026 expands NFC-e requirements by mandating the inclusion of customer address data for all remote sales, reflecting the growth of e-commerce and digital transactions. Effective from August 3, 2026, the change increases transparency and traceability, requiring businesses to update their systems and data collection processes to ensure compliance Brazil has introduc... Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain the rules governing the tax audit regime in Germany, including the legal framework, the main focus areas of a tax audit, and the procedures followed by the tax authorities. It also outlines the increasing importance of digital data access and audit techniques. Read more