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Belgium aligns VAT goods transfer rule change with ViDA July 2028

24 September 2026 in

Belgium

ViDA reforms triggers postponement to July 2028 on touch new VAT rules on temporary EU goods movements to July 2028 Belgium retains broader VAT “non-transfer” treatment for temporary movements of own goods until 30 June 2028, aligning the change with ViDA’s Single VAT Registration reforms.

Uzbekistan VAT on digital services and e-commerce goods update

23 September 2026 in

digital services

Uzbekistan extends non-resident VAT regime to online goods sales from December 2026 Uzbekistan is extending its VAT regime for foreign digital service providers to cover non-resident sellers of goods through electronic trading platforms. Law No. O‘RQ-1173, adopted on 10 September 2026, amends the Tax Code

Japan Consumption Tax food 2-year cut to 1% April 2027

22 September 2026 in

Consumption Tax

Temporary cut to food tax April 2027 from 8% to 1% On 15 September, the Japanese Cabinet approved a cut Japan's reduced Consumption Tax rate on food from 8% to 1% from 1 April 2027. This is a short term measure for two years, to

Germany rejects VAT cut in €2.5bn fuel tax relief package

21 September 2026 in

Germany

Proposed 19% to 7% VAT cut on petrol and diesel dropped; opts for €0.14 per litre energy tax reduction Germany has rejected proposals to temporarily cut VAT on petrol and diesel from 19% to 7%, instead agreeing a €2.5 billion fuel tax relief package based

Switzerland 3.8% hotel VAT rate extension in doubt

20 September 2026 in

Reduced VAT rates

Council of States backs extension to 2035, but National Council wants reduced accommodation rate to expire in 2027 Switzerland's parliament is divided over whether to extend the special 3.8% VAT rate on hotel and accommodation services beyond its scheduled expiry at the end of 2027.

Seychelles steps up real-time VAT e-invoicing preparations

18 September 2026 in

e-invoicing

Revenue Commission surveys POS providers and starts integration planning as real-time e-invoicing project moves towards implementation. The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has stepped up preparations for its planned real-time electronic invoicing system, including assessing how existing business billing and point-of-sale systems could integrate with the

China input VAT recovery on non-taxable transactions

13 September 2026 in

China

Confirmation when input VAT can still be recovered even though no taxable supply has taken place The Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration have issued Announcement No. 25 of 2026, providing further guidance on the VAT Law which came into force earlier this year.

UAE VAT amendments 1 October 2026

11 September 2026 in

Restricting input VAT recovery on cash payments and clarify composite supplies, apportionment, healthcare & capital assets The United Arab Emirates has amended its VAT Executive Regulation, with most changes taking effect from 1 October 2026. World's only single tax engine & reporting application ensuring accurate

Poland extends VAT joint liability to IT, consulting & other services

8 September 2026 in

Poland

Businesses purchasing professional services face new VAT exposure if supplier fails to pay the tax Poland is extending its VAT joint and several liability regime beyond its traditional focus on high-risk goods to a broad range of intangible business services. The parliament has approved legislation

UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments

7 September 2026 in

cryptocurrency

UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments Businesses accepting cryptocurrency must now apply prescribed AED conversion rules as UAE digital asset usage moves increasingly into everyday commerce The United Arab Emirates has tightened the VAT compliance rules for businesses using cryptocurrencies, introducing a prescribed

Author: Aradhana Gole

Belgium aligns VAT goods transfer rule change with ViDA July 2028

Uzbekistan VAT on digital services and e-commerce goods update

Japan Consumption Tax food 2-year cut to 1% April 2027

Germany rejects VAT cut in €2.5bn fuel tax relief package

Switzerland 3.8% hotel VAT rate extension in doubt

Seychelles steps up real-time VAT e-invoicing preparations

China input VAT recovery on non-taxable transactions

UAE VAT amendments 1 October 2026

Poland extends VAT joint liability to IT, consulting & other services

UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments

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