The UK government’s draft legislation proposes lowering the soft drinks levy sugar threshold from 5 to 4.5 grams per 100 millilitres, clarifying sugar calculation methods, and providing Tax Authorities power for detailed measurement rules; feedback is invited until September 2026. The UK government has published draft legislation proposing changes to the soft drinks industry levy as part of... Read more

Vietnam's Decree No. 254/2026/ND-CP updates e-invoices, expands coverage, and introduces consumer protection measures for sellers. Vietnam issued Decree No. 254/2026/ND-CP providing a new legal framework for e-invoices and e-documents under the Law on Tax Administration No. 108/2025/QH15, replacing earlier Decrees 123/2020 and 70. The decree consolidates transactions not subject to e-invoicing, a... Read more

Germany's Federal Council approved the new External Audit Regulations (ApO) on July 10, 2026, replacing the former BpO 2000. The ApO updates tax audit procedures in line with the DAC7 Implementation Act and aims for faster, more digital audits with enhanced taxpayer-tax authority cooperation. While taxpayers cannot demand immediate audits, they may enter written agreements detailing audit schedule... Read more

In Turkey, businesses exceeding e-Invoice turnover thresholds in 2025 must join the e-Invoice and e-Archive systems by July 1, 2026, as per General Communiqué No. 509. The regular threshold is TRY 3 million; a lower threshold of TRY 500,000 applies to specific sectors, including e-commerce and real estate. Certain businesses must use e-Invoice regardless of turnover. From January 1, 2026, i... Read more

On July 9, 2026, SAT published amendments to the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution, updating tax rules, electronic invoicing, film incentives, and IEPS regulations. On July 9, 2026, Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) published the First Resolution of Amendments to the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution for 2026 in the Official Gazette. The Miscellaneous Tax Resolution is issued annually and con... Read more

HASiL's SDK 1.0 introduces new e-Invoice SVDP versions, available until December 31, 2027. Taxpayer's TIN API validation starts August 1, 2026, requiring master-data cleanup and numeric formats only. To assist taxpayers in regularizing e-invoice compliance, HASiL's SDK 1.0 now offers new e-Invoice Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) document versions (SVDP 1.2 without digital signature a... Read more

Electronic invoicing in Colombia is mandated by DIAN under Resolution 000165 of 2023, replacing paper invoices with real-time validated digital documents. All VAT-registered individuals and entities must comply, excluding non-VAT taxpayers with low income, certain nonprofits, and foreign service providers lacking a local address. Key updates from Resolution 000202 of 2025 streamline buyer informat... Read more

ZATCA announced the Twenty-Fourth Wave of E-invoicing “Integration Phase” for VAT taxpayers with revenues over SAR 375,000, requiring integration with Fatoora Platform by June 30, 2026, and compliance with new invoicing requirements. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the criteria for the Twenty-Fourth Wave of the E-invoicing “Integration Phase.” This wa... Read more

On 18 July 2026, Belgium's cabinet approved a VAT Code amendment for near real-time e-reporting from 1 January 2028, improving compliance and fraud detection. Client listings abolished. On 18 July 2026, Belgium’s federal cabinet approved a pre‑draft law to amend the VAT Code. A new near real-time e‑reporting obligation will apply from 1 January 2028. Both the supplier and the customer must r... Read more

The DGFiP’s guide informs businesses about France’s e-invoicing reform, confirming the September 2026 deadline, providing flexibility for startups, ensuring continuity with alternative channels, emphasizing documentation, and distinguishing between rejections and refusals. As a reminder, the French Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFiP) has released a practical guide to help bu... Read more

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued two decisions regarding the Electronic Invoicing System, applicable to all businesses for B2B and B2G transactions. Businesses must appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) and use the OpenPeppol standard. Implementation starts with a pilot in July 2026, with phased mandatory adoption based on revenue thresholds. The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued two... Read more

Mexico's SAT utilizes digital tax data for preliminary reviews to identify discrepancies before formal audits. This reflects a broader digital enforcement strategy under the 2026 Master Plan, focusing on transparent, risk-based audits. Retailers must ensure consistency between global CFDIs and underlying transactions, as discrepancies can arise from cancellations and returns. Taxpayers have 15 day... Read more

Croatian Tax Administration's version 2.7, effective July 6, 2026, mandates stronger security for B2C fiscalisation, transitioning to RSA-SHA256 and newer TLS by January 1, 2027. The Croatian Tax Administration published version 2.7 of the Technical Specification for Fiscalisation of Final Consumption Invoices on July 6, 2026. The update introduces stronger security requirements for Croatia&rsquo... Read more

Belgium is moving toward abolishing fixed sales periods and pre-sales blackout rules through legislative proposal No. 1651/1, submitted on July 8, 2026. This proposal aims to eliminate official winter and summer sales periods and the blackout periods for retailers. Read more

Vietnam's VAT refund for foreign and overseas Vietnamese buyers, per Circular No. 84/2026/TT-BTC, includes an electronic management system linking customs, tax, banks, and sellers. Sellers must input, sign, and transmit data. Foreigners can claim refunds by presenting required documents before departure. Banks, after approval, process VAT refunds. The refund of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on goods purch... Read more

From July 1, 2026, Romania's RO e-Factura system enforces timely invoice submission with penalties for non-compliance, while clarifying B2C transactions. Consumer invoices simplify requirements, exempting registration unless voluntarily chosen. Romania introduced further changes to its RO e-Factura system from July 1, 2026. The changes mainly concern invoices issued to private individuals and the... Read more