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Rules for VAT refund from Germany
A VAT refund from Germany is an essential aspect for entrepreneurs making purchases in this country. This process is regulated by the Council Directive 2008/9/EC of 12 February 2008, which lays down the detailed rules for the refund of value-added tax (VAT) within the European Union. Who can apply for... Read More →
Benefits of registering for local VAT abroad for e-commerce companies
With the global growth of e-commerce, more and more companies are choosing to sell their products abroad. One important step they can take is to register for local VAT in the country to which they export their products. However, with the growth of this sector, there are also new tax... Read More →
ViDA Package: New tax solutions for the digital economy
To address the challenges of the rapidly developing digital economy, the European Union has proposed the “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) package. The goal of these changes is to modernize VAT collection methods, making them effective for both traditional and digital business models. During the May meeting of the... Read More →
Challenges in e-commerce accounting for manufacturing companies entering the market
E-commerce is a rapidly growing industry where an increasing number of entrepreneurs see opportunities for development and expansion. This also includes manufacturing companies, which are looking for new purchasers, either on their own or in cooperation with online shops. Often, these companies choose to base their product sales on the... Read More →
Extension of deadlines for the filing of TPRs and transfer pricing documentation
The deadlines for the filing of the TPR and the statement on the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation for 2021 have been extended – thus, for companies whose financial year 2021 coincided with the calendar year, the deadline is, in principle, 30 December 2022. For entities whose financial year... Read More →
The obligation to prepare the Transfer Pricing documentation
We would like to inform you, that as of January 1, 2021, pursuant to Art. 11o Sec. 1a and 1b of the Corporate Income Tax Act, the obligation to prepare the Transfer Pricing documentation also applies to a controlled transaction or a transaction other than a controlled transaction, if the... Read More →
Tax Benefits for Aid to Ukraine
Engaging in aid to Ukraine may benefit from several existing and newly introduced tax benefits. Although some regulations came into force in the middle of March – they are effective retroactively, i.e. from February 24, 2022. Donations to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) The value of donations made to non-governmental organizations in... Read More →
Special procedure – Import of goods from outside the EU (Import One Stop Shop)
From 1 July 2021, the special procedure Import OSS (IOSS) came into force. It applies to distance sales of imported goods originating outside the European Union, the total value of which in a consignment does not exceed €150 and which are not subject to excise duty. The extension of the... Read More →
Documentation thresholds in transfer pricing in 2022
Among the many legislative changes, from 1 January 2022, also those concerning transfer pricing came into force. In particular, they point to formal and documentation issues, including those informing about the thresholds at which homogeneous controlled transactions must be documented. The transfer pricing documentation is prepared for transactions whose value... Read More →
Reduction of VAT tax rates from February 01, 2022
December 07, 2021 The European Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), consisting of economic and finance ministers from all European Union member states, has prepared an amendment to the VAT directive. The new regulations allow member states to reduce VAT rates on certain products, such as groceries and fuel.... Read More →
