UK: 
USA:
Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from September 2026 – featuring news of VAT changes, regulatory updates and e-invoicingElectronic invoicing - widely referred to as e-invoicing - is the exchange of a digital document between a supplier and a buyer. E-invoices are issued, transmitted and received in a structured data format that enabled automatic and electronic processing. They contain data in a machine-readable format so that an AP system can read an invoice without manual data entry, leading to faster and more efficient invoicing. developments across the world.
United Kingdom
The UK government has confirmed a temporary 0% VAT rate for qualifying domestic electricity supplies across Great Britain. The rate will fall from 5% to 0% from 1st October 2026 until 31st March 2027, while other domestic fuel remains subject to 5% VAT.
Hungary
From 1st September 2026, Hungary introduced a 0% VAT rate for prescription-only medicines and certain magistral preparations for human medicinal use, reducing the previous 5% rate. Other authorised medicines that do not fall within the new zero-rate remain subject to their applicable VAT treatment.
Thailand
Thailand has formally extended its reduced 7% VAT rate for another year. Royal Decree No. 807 means the rate will continue to apply from 1st October 2026 through to 30th September 2027, rather than reverting to the statutory 10% rate.
Denmark
Denmark has deferred the launch of its voluntary e-invoicing adoption initiative and associated requirements for registered digital bookkeeping systems. The changes are now scheduled to take effect from 1st March 2027 rather than 1st January 2027.
France
France’s e-invoicing reform officially entered its first mandatory phase on 1st September 2026. Large and medium-sized businesses are now required to issue electronic invoices through an approved platform, while all French businesses must be capable of receiving electronic invoices.
Malaysia
From 1st September 2026, Malaysia increased its e-Invoice exemption threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million in annual turnover or sales. This means qualifying micro, small and medium-sized businesses below the new threshold are exempt from mandatory e-Invoicing, although voluntary adoption remains available.
Greece
Greece is preparing for the second phase of mandatory B2B e-invoicing from 1st October 2026. The phase extends the requirements to businesses with 2023 gross revenues of up to €1 million, following the first phase introduced earlier in the year for larger businesses.
United Arab Emirates
Businesses in the UAE with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more are approaching a key e-invoicing deadline. They must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30th October 2026, ahead of mandatory implementation of the electronic invoicing system from 1st January 2027.
North Macedonia
North Macedonia continued preparations for the introduction of its national e-Faktura platform during September. The system is expected to become available from October 2026, ahead of phased mandatory electronic invoicing requirements planned for VAT-registered businesses in 2027.
United Kingdom
The UK’s temporary summer VAT reduction came to an end in September. The 5% rate on qualifying children’s meals and admission to certain family attractions applied up to and including 1st September 2026, with the usual VAT treatment returning from 2nd September.
Canada
Canada introduced new counter-tariffs on selected US-origin goods from 8th September 2026. Rates of 15%, 25% and 50% apply across targeted product categories including steel and aluminium, appliances, agricultural equipment, plastics and electronics.
