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See moreUAE introduces five new binding VAT directives
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Author: Filip Kalaba
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced five new binding VAT Directives that require taxpayers to follow the VAT treatment specified for certain transactions. Directive No. 2 applies from 1 August 2026, while the other four have been issued but do not currently specify separate effective dates. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced a new type of binding guidance called “Dir... Read more
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced five new binding VAT Directives that require taxpayers to follow the VAT treatment specified for certain transactions. Directive No. 2 applies from 1 August 2026, while the other four have been issued but do not currently specify separate effective dates.
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Vietnam Clarifies Tax Obligations for E-Commerce and Digital Platforms
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Author: Mirko Bijeljanin
Vietnam’s e-commerce tax framework uses several collection mechanisms, with taxes withheld either by Vietnamese purchasers or by digital platform operators that handle ordering and payments. Where no withholding takes place, foreign suppliers must register, declare and pay Vietnamese taxes directly, while platforms and suppliers are also subject to recordkeeping, reporting and transaction-da... Read more
Vietnam’s e-commerce tax framework uses several collection mechanisms, with taxes withheld either by Vietnamese purchasers or by digital platform operators that handle ordering and payments. Where no withholding takes place, foreign suppliers must register, declare and pay Vietnamese taxes directly, while platforms and suppliers are also subject to recordkeeping, reporting and transaction-data obligations.
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Vietnam Introduces New Tax Registration Rules for Foreign Branches and Representative Offices
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Author: Mirko Bijeljanin
Vietnam has introduced updated tax registration procedures for branches and representative offices of foreign companies, including electronic filing and strict deadlines for registration changes. These entities must disclose the legal and beneficial owners of their foreign parent company through Form BK07-DKT, retain supporting records for five years, and keep ownership information updated. Existi... Read more
Vietnam has introduced updated tax registration procedures for branches and representative offices of foreign companies, including electronic filing and strict deadlines for registration changes. These entities must disclose the legal and beneficial owners of their foreign parent company through Form BK07-DKT, retain supporting records for five years, and keep ownership information updated. Existing entities registered before July 1, 2026, must provide the information with their next tax registration amendment.
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UAE updates Tax Data Document rules for e-invoicing reporting
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Author: Filip Kalaba
The UAE Peppol Authority has released Tax Data Document (TDD) version 1.0.4, introducing stricter validation for receiver endpoint identifiers and removing the mandatory BUYER information requirement for export transactions. The update is a technical e-invoicing reporting change, and implementers should update their validation environments, while Billing and Self-Billing specifications remain unch... Read more
The UAE Peppol Authority has released Tax Data Document (TDD) version 1.0.4, introducing stricter validation for receiver endpoint identifiers and removing the mandatory BUYER information requirement for export transactions. The update is a technical e-invoicing reporting change, and implementers should update their validation environments, while Billing and Self-Billing specifications remain unchanged.
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Vietnam Simplifies Online Business Registration Procedures
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Author: Mirko Bijeljanin
Vietnam’s Decree No. 296/2026/ND-CP simplifies and further digitalises enterprise registration by requiring authorities to reuse information already available in connected government databases instead of requesting duplicate documents. Applicants can complete the procedure online using an electronic identification account, submit signed electronic documents, pay applicable fees and receive r... Read more
Vietnam’s Decree No. 296/2026/ND-CP simplifies and further digitalises enterprise registration by requiring authorities to reuse information already available in connected government databases instead of requesting duplicate documents. Applicants can complete the procedure online using an electronic identification account, submit signed electronic documents, pay applicable fees and receive registration results electronically. The decree took effect on 23 July 2026.
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UAE Opens Accreditation Service for eInvoicing Service Providers
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Author: Filip Kalaba
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched an online accreditation service for eInvoicing providers wishing to operate in the country. Applicants must meet Peppol, technical, experience, registration, tax, security and insurance requirements and submit supporting documents through the Ministry’s website using UAE Pass. The accreditation process includes document checks, technical assessment an... Read more
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched an online accreditation service for eInvoicing providers wishing to operate in the country. Applicants must meet Peppol, technical, experience, registration, tax, security and insurance requirements and submit supporting documents through the Ministry’s website using UAE Pass. The accreditation process includes document checks, technical assessment and compliance testing.
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