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Vietnam e-invoicing for foreign businesses

27 July 2026 in

e-invoicing

Non-residents optional e-invoicing to improve VAT recovery opportunities Vietnam has introduced new e-invoicing regulations that bring an important change for foreign businesses selling into the country. Decree 254/2026/ND-CP and Circular 91/2026/TT-BTC, effective from 1 July 2026, modernise Vietnam’s e-invoicing framework and introduce greater flexibility for

China updates instant tourist VAT refunds

27 July 2026 in

China

July 2026 update: Paperless tourist VAT refunds from 1 September 2026 China’s State Taxation Administration has confirmed that the departure VAT refund process for overseas tourists will become paperless from 1 September 2026, replacing the current paper-based processing with electronic transmission of refund applications and

India accelerates AI adoption to transform GST compliance

22 July 2026 in

AI moves GST into its next phase India is entering the next phase of its Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, with the tax authorities significantly expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and advanced data analytics to improve compliance, accelerate refunds and

Luxembourg cuts VAT on affordable housing

18 July 2026 in

Luxembourg

Cut to 8% VAT on Affordable Housing to Stimulate Construction Luxembourg has unveiled a wide-ranging housing package for 2026, with a reduced VAT rate taking centre stage as part of efforts to increase the supply of affordable homes. The government will introduce an 8% reduced

Czech VAT EET cash registers 2027

15 July 2026 in

cash register

Return of Electronic Reporting of Sales (EET 2.0) January 2027 Update 15 July 2026: The Czech Parliament has approved plans to reintroduce its Electronic Reporting of Sales (Modernizovaný Systém Evidence Rržeb) regime from January 2027. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová has presented draft legislation to restore the

US Utah sales tax on digital services update

15 July 2026 in

digital services

Utah expands sales tax to streaming and digital access services Utah has widened its sales and use tax rules for digital products, bringing many streaming and subscription-based digital services firmly into the tax net from 1 July 2026. Under Senate Bill 162, the state has

Denmark to cut VAT on books to 0%

10 July 2026 in

Denmark

Denmark proposes scraping VAT on books 2027 under EU VAT Freedoms to tackle declining literacy Denmark is debating cutting VAT on books to 0% from 25% as part of a broader national strategy to address declining reading rates. The reform aligns with the European Union’s

Israel 4.5% VAT hike warning to fund defence

8 July 2026 in

Israel

Ministry of Finance warns 4.5% VAT rise to 22.5% may be needed to meet defence spending Israel’s Ministry of Finance has warned that the country’s standard VAT rate could need to rise by an unprecedented 4.5% to 22.5% if the government agrees to the military’s

Moldova proposes major VAT reforms

5 July 2026 in

Moldova

VAT reforms continue as EU accession talks progress Moldova’s Ministry of Finance has opened a consultation on significant VAT reforms aimed at simplifying the VAT regime and broadening the tax base. The reforms are part of the country's EU VAT alignment programme, a condition of

Latvia essentials temporary VAT cut July 2026

1 July 2026 in

Latvia

Latvia 12% VAT on essential food Jul 2026 to Jun 2027 to combat inflation effects Latvia’s has introduced a temporary reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on basic food items in an effort to ease pressure on households struggling with stubborn inflation. The measure came into

Author: Aradhana Gole

Vietnam e-invoicing for foreign businesses

China updates instant tourist VAT refunds

India accelerates AI adoption to transform GST compliance

Luxembourg cuts VAT on affordable housing

Czech VAT EET cash registers 2027

US Utah sales tax on digital services update

Denmark to cut VAT on books to 0%

Israel 4.5% VAT hike warning to fund defence

Moldova proposes major VAT reforms

Latvia essentials temporary VAT cut July 2026

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