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January 2026 tax headlines: global VAT news

Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from January 2026 - featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world. UK HMRC have reset UK VAT grouping policy, moving away from EU-derived case law and allowing overseas establishments to

3 countries offering grace periods for e-invoicing mandates

As more countries mandate e-invoicing to modernise tax systems and improve compliance, several governments recognise that business readiness varies. To support smoother transitions, some have introduced grace periods or temporary penalty relief – giving companies breathing room while they adapt systems and processes. Here’s a

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Recent e-invoicing advances across Africa

Across Africa, governments are increasingly turning to e-invoicing as a tool to modernise tax administration, close VAT gaps, and strengthen compliance. From real-time invoice reporting to fully mandated clearance models, digital invoicing is becoming a central pillar of tax reform on the continent. Here’s a

15 global tax changes in 2026

2026 is set to be another pivotal year for VAT. Following a period of accelerating tax reform, governments are pressing ahead with e-invoicing mandates, VAT rate adjustments, scope expansions and broader digitalisation initiatives. In this blog, we’ve rounded up 15 key VAT changes taking effect

Latest e-invoicing mandates and proposals in the GCC

The spread of e-invoicing has become one of the major themes in global tax over the last few years, with tax authorities around the world looking to increase compliance and reduce tax fraud. Across the GCC, governments are accelerating their e-invoicing initiatives as part of

UK VAT gap falls in latest report

Just like the EU, the UK reports on its estimated lost VAT every tax year. HMRC defines the tax gap as “the difference between the amount of tax that should be paid to HMRC, and what is actually paid”. HMRC publishes an annual ‘Measuring Tax