


EU member states disagree on VAT data exchange
Over the last few years there has been a push towards greater transparency and reporting between EU member states, to reduce fraud and simplify reporting. This parallels similar discussions between EPPO and OLAF for greater cooperation to tackle VAT fraud that we reported on back

Norway brings forward e-invoicing deadline to 2027
Norway is moving forward with plans to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing and digital bookkeeping for businesses, as part of a broader effort to modernise financial processes and reduce administrative burdens across the private sector. Deadline accelerated by one year The requirement to send e-invoices between

New guidance package for UAE e-invoicing mandate
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published a new e-invoicing guidance package as part of ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision to enhance transparency, efficiency and competitiveness. Three documents are included in the package, all aimed at giving businesses more clarity on how the mandate will

Netherlands e-invoicing proposal: Timeline, policy options and what businesses should expect
On the 10th March, the Dutch Ministry of Finance submitted a report to Parliament analysing how the Netherlands should implement the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms. The report evaluated possible models for mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting, the technical infrastructure required, and

Preliminary estimates report £3bn rise in UK VAT gap
Every year the UK reports on its estimated lost VAT. HMRC has recently released their preliminary estimates of the VAT gap, providing insight into the difference between the VAT that should theoretically be collected and what is actually received. HMRC publishes three estimates of the VAT gap for

5 things we can learn from Belgium’s 2026 e-invoicing mandate
Belgium’s move to mandatory structured B2B e-invoicing from 1 January 2026 is often described as a compliance milestone. In reality, it signals something much broader, a structural shift in how VAT is controlled, validated and enforced across Europe. For businesses operating complex ERP environments or

February 2026 tax headlines: global VAT news

ViDA directive forces major overhaul of invoice processing
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping business processes across industries, the European Union’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) directive is set to trigger one of the biggest shifts in invoice processing practices since the introduction of electronic invoicing. Although this shift does

2026 Sales Tax holidays
What are Sales Tax holidays? Sales tax holidays are short, scheduled periods when a state temporarily waives or reduces sales tax on certain goods and/or services – often to help shoppers save on things like school supplies, clothing and emergency gear. This does create a





