The European Commission has officially adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package following re-consultation with the European Parliament. This landmark reform aims to modernise the EU’s VAT system by leveraging digital tools, increasing efficiency, and enhancing fraud prevention mechanisms. Key changes and implementation

This year, we’re back on the road, taking in seven of our favourite indirect tax events on the calendar. Our team of tax technologists will be heading to Europe and America and discussing everything from Oracle to O-Series, so wherever you are in the world

What is the SAF-T system? Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T) is an international standard designed to facilitate the exchange of tax and accounting information between companies and tax authorities. Developed by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), it aims to simplify tax

Niger is the latest country to tighten its tax rules on digital services, proposing VAT obligations for foreign providers and digital platforms. Under the 2025 Finance Act, these new measures will apply retrospectively from January 1, 2024, affecting non-resident companies offering digital services to consumers

The UK government has initiated a 12-week public consultation to explore the standardisation and potential mandatory adoption of e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions. This initiative, led jointly by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), aims to gather

On 12th February, the EU Parliament delivered a decisive nod to the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms. This landmark approval follows a November 2024 political agreement reached by Finance Ministers across member states. The reforms aim to modernise VAT administration, streamline digital reporting,

On February 4, 2025, the European Parliament approved significant updates to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations, aiming to modernise the system in line with the evolving digital economy. These reforms are designed to address the challenges posed by digitalisation and to create a more

Liberia is preparing to implement a Value Added Tax (VAT) system by January 2026, replacing its current Goods and Services Tax (GST). The proposed VAT rate is set at 18%, a significant increase from the existing 10% GST. The GST in Liberia is a single-stage

Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from February 2025 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world. Angola Angola has approved its 2025 budget, which includes a reduction in VAT for manufacturers from 14% to 7%