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September 2025 Tax Headlines: Global VAT News

Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from September 2025 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world. Bahamas The Bahamas cut VAT from 10% to 5% on medicines, medical supplies, feminine products, and diapers, effective September

Tax Equality Day 2025 – Why VAT still feels unfair

Today marks Tax Equality Day, when pubs, restaurants and cafés across the UK come together to highlight the unequal way VAT is applied across different industries. The campaign is led once again by Wetherspoons, which has cut its prices by 7.5 per cent for one

Simplifications announced for France’s e-invoicing reform

France’s long-awaited e-invoicing and e-reporting mandate is edging closer, with rollout set to begin in 2026-2027. After months of consultations, the Ministry for Public Accounts has finally revealed a package of adjustments designed to simplify and reduce reporting complexity. If there’s one theme running through

Italy moves ahead with comprehensive VAT code reform

Italy has taken a significant step toward modernising its indirect tax system, with the Council of Ministers giving preliminary approval to a new consolidated VAT code. The reform represents one of the most sweeping overhauls of Italy’s VAT framework in decades. The draft code brings

India announces major GST reform

India’s Prime Minster Narendra Modi has unveiled a sweeping reform of the country’s Goods and Services Tax (GST). The biggest overhaul since its introduction in 2017. The changes aim to simplify the rate structure, reduce compliance headaches, and give a much-needed boost to businesses and

August 2025 Tax Headlines: Global VAT News

Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from August 2025 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world. Romania The Romanian Prime Minister reintroduced a standard VAT rate increase from 19% to 21% on 2 July, effective