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Ireland reconfirms mandatory B2B e-invoicing

Ireland has once again put its VAT digitalisation plans in the spotlight, reconfirming a phased rollout of mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing and real-time VAT reporting. This update follows the public consultation on modernising Ireland’s VAT system and builds on the EU’s wider VAT in the

UK e-invoicing: Where the conversation is now

E-invoicing was formally announced back in November as part of the government’s wider plans to modernise the UK’s tax and business environment. At the time, it signalled intent, a clear indication that structured electronic invoicing would play a central role in the next phase of

Brazil tax reform: Implementation phase goes live

A major step on the path to Brazil’s national indirect tax reform has been cleared after the pilot implementation phase went live on 1st January 2026. The introduction of the pilot phase means the new CBS (federal) and IBS (state/municipal) consumption taxes are now embedded

China’s 2026 VAT modernisation

China’s long anticipated first comprehensive VAT law, along with its implementation regulations, came into force on 1st January 2026. This marks one of the most significant tax reforms in China’s indirect tax regime in years. For companies doing business in or with China, the changes

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