Import VAT. France has changed its rules as of January 1, 2022. The scheme is mandatory and automatic and all foreign companies are now required to register for VAT in France.
Foreign companies that have to appoint a fiscal representative in Belgium are obliged to deposit a bank guarantee with the Belgian Treasury to cover any VAT debts. This article describes how to determine the amount of this bank guarantee.
Need a VAT number in Belgium? One question, 23 answers!
Your company has activities in Belgium and you want to know whether or not you need to apply for a Belgian VAT number?
When does a foreign company have to register for VAT purpose in France? VAT registration for customs purposes or VAT registration with VAT returns?
VAT in Italy: Often neglected, the local and unique sequential numbers for your invoices relative to operations abroad is a must. Italian authorities recently showed how inflexible they are on the issue.
VAT in Poland: Your company has operations in Poland, VAT obligations should be simpler for you in 2021. SLIM VAT actually aims at removing unnecessary and redundant obligations that obstruct business operations. The new rules will become applicable as of 01.01.2021.
VAT in Germany: Your company imports goods in Germany ? Then, you probably know that postponed accounting via the VAT return is not possible in Germany. In principle, import VAT needs to be paid to the customs authorities upon importation (immediate payment is required). This cause an important cash flow issue for many taxpayers as the input VAT will have to be recovered through the periodic VAT return at a later stage.
Brexit will lead to a number of specific changes regarding VAT: Supplies of goods from EU to the United Kingdom will no longer qualify as intra-Community delivery of goods
VAT in Poland: lack of registration of bank account in the white list and consequences
France: Reduced VAT rate applicable to the admission fees collected for cultural, recreational, educational or professional activities