


VAT Vs Food – How food companies are going head to head with Tax Authorities
When it comes to food, we all love a good debate—pineapple on pizza, tea before milk, or milk before tea. But for food companies in the UK, the arguments don’t stop at dinner tables; they extend to courtrooms, where the stakes involve millions in tax

Italy turns to AI to tackle VAT fraud – Is your master data ready?
Italy is pushing the boundaries of tax enforcement with the launch of new AI-powered tools designed to expose VAT fraud in real time. The Italian tax authority, Agenzia delle Entrate, in partnership with Sogei and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has introduced a sophisticated

June 2025 Tax Headlines: Global VAT News

E-invoicing latest: 10 developments confirmed in June 2025

Zimbabwe embraces digital transformation with new VAT reforms
In a move to streamline its tax system and foster greater transparency, Zimbabwe has announced the modernisation of its VAT regime. This reform, anchored in the adoption of electronic invoicing, places Zimbabwe firmly on the path of aligning with international tax compliance standards. Why Zimbabwe

Malaysia to implement revised Sales and Services Tax from July 2025
Effective 1st July 2025, Malaysia will implement a revised Sales and Services Tax (SST) framework aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability and broadening the tax base. This move, part of the government’s Budget 2025 initiatives, seeks to increase revenue while minimising the impact on essential goods

EU and UAE launch free trade talks: What it means for VAT and indirect tax systems
The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially launched negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two trading blocs. As talks progress, businesses involved in cross-border trade between the EU and

Germany plans for tax reform
Germany’s new coalition government comprised of the CDU/CSU and SPD recently presented its coalition agreement, including details of proposed tax reform in the country. Following endorsement by SPD members, Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor on 6th May and no time has been wasted as he

New EU VAT rules to boost IOSS use and simplify e-commerce imports
The European Union is once again stepping up its efforts to modernise VAT compliance across borders. The goal? To make life easier for sellers, improve tax collection and cut down on fraud. One of the biggest updates is a stronger push to use the Import





