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EU VAT News | 22.01.2018
VAT rate changes 2018 Below you will see a summary of the principle VAT rate changes in the European Union on 1st January, 2018. Country VAT Change Cyprus Imposition of 19% standard VAT rate on land transactions for business use Latvia Introduction of Super Reduced 5% VAT rate Norway Reduced... Read More →
New VAT rules for eCommerce businesses
The EU has recently declared new rules to help eCommerce businesses simplify how they account for VAT. These new rules apply to businesses selling both goods and services on a B2C basis and are intended to effect business at various stages up to 2021. They are part of the EU’s... Read More →
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 →
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 →
