
A guide to VAT in the Philippines
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A Global Challenge in 2025 VAT and GST fraud continues to be a significant challenge for tax authorities worldwide. As fraudsters develop new schemes, governments respond with innovative solutions to close loopholes, improve compliance, and recover lost tax revenues. In 2025, several countries have introduced


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



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
