The UK Brexit Customs and VAT Bill
Last week, the UK Parliament had its second reading of the ‘Taxation (Cross Border Trade) Bill’, which lays the ground for the post-Brexit Customs, VAT and Excise regimes. The Bill was published on 20th November, 2017, and is part of a series of Brexit laws to regulate UK legislation for... Read More →
Simplification to Slovakian VAT registration
From the 1st January, 2018, non-resident Slovakian businesses may side-step the responsibility to VAT register for intra-community transactions and distance sales from Slovakia. At present, foreign companies must apply for a Slovakian VAT registration, if they are acquired or dispatch goods on a B2B basis through Slovakia. Or if they... Read More →
‘Save the Date’ 7th annual getsix® ‘Golf Trophy’
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, ‘Gustaw’ and the getsix® Partners as way of thank you and your continued support, and friendship, would like to invite you to attend our ‘7th Annual Golf Trophy’ on Saturday 7th July, 2018 at Gradi Golf Club & Spa. Now that you know the date, please... Read More →
VAT split payments further delay by Poland to July 2018
The introduction of ‘Split Payments’ will be delayed announced the Polish Ministry of Finance until 1st July, 2018. This anti-VAT fraud measure has already been delayed once since the original launch plan of 1st January, 2018. ‘Split Payments’ is a measure requiring B2B customers to pay the VAT element of... Read More →
UK Tax News | 11.01.2018
Lawmakers in the UK reject proposed amendment to Brexit legislation A proposed amendment to Brexit legislation has been voted against by the lawmakers in the UK. This legislation would have replaced a clause seen as ‘ambiguous’ for a clear message that UK courts should temporarily follow rulings from the European... Read More →
EU Tax News | 09.01.2018
MEP’s back new anti-dumping rules The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed in support of new rules on dumping and subsidised goods from outside the European Union (EU). Dumping ensues when goods are sold into a foreign market at below the usual market rate in the exporter’s domestic... Read More →
Poland’s status upgraded to Developed Market by FTSE Russell
It was recently announced that FTSE Russell has upgraded Poland from ‘Emerging Market’ to ‘Developed Market’ status. This acknowledgement represents the progress made by the Polish economy and capital markets, and that the country has joined the 25 most developed economies of the world. The decision will be effective in... Read More →
Portugal – Budget Bill 2018
Conceito our Portuguese amavat® Partner Firm has supplied a document rergarding the ‘Budget Bill 2018’. Click here to view. amavat® provides a one-stop-shop solution for VAT Compliance within Europe. We assist clients with a single point of contact that speaks their language and handles all VAT related issues with a... Read More →
New Minimum Wage Rates 2018
With effect from 1st January, 2018 the minimum wage rates in Poland have been reorganised. Compared to the previous year, the minimum earnings have increased by 100 zlotys gross. A new minimum hourly rate will also apply in the new year. The amendment in the area of the ‘Minimum Wage... Read More →
Anti-VAT fraud software in France from January 2018
Further to our information on 6th October, 2017, regarding the introduction by France of an anti-VAT fraud software, the French tax authorities have decided to modify this condition in order to simplify it. The amendment will be subject to new legislation, which was published near the end of 2017. This... Read More →
