Russia cuts VAT for tourism services and investment for five years in acknowledgement of surplus in industry following Ukraine invasion The Russian government has cut the Value Added Tax rate for investors in tourist and hospitality facilities to zero. This will apply from the opening
The Federal Tax Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that sole traders (‘sole establishment’) – individuals not incorporated – may apply for a VAT number for their business(es). UAE VAT obligations The sole trader may apply in their own name or the
Early adopter of OECD Standard Audit File for Tax taxpayer data scheme Luxembourg introduced the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T) in January 2011. It is known as FAIA (Fichier Audit Informatisé). It is a schema for the exchange of accounting and VAT transactional data between
Kenya continues with its DST despite OECD agreement for 2023 global corporate tax reforms The latest Kenyan Finance Act has limited the application of the 1.5% Digital Services Tax (DST) to non-resident digital marketplaces. DST came into effect on 1 January 2021. This is in
COVID-19 VAT cuts for hard-hit sectors Vietnam has announced a range of measures to help businesses still coping with the ongoing COVID pandemic. A Value Added Tax rate subsidy of 30% off the standard rate. The current VAT rate in Vietnam is 10%, with a
VAT saving opportunities for banks, credit and securities businesses The French 2022 finance bill includes a proposal to ease the terms under which financial services business may opt for taxation (VAT). This would enable banking, and other players in the sector (excluding insurance) to waive
Vietnam is considering restricting its VND 1million (approx €37 or $44) low value consignment relief. This exempts from VAT parcels imported from Vietnam destined for consumers. The current VAT rate in Vietnam is 10%. The Ministry of Finance is concerned in the explosion in foreign
Portugal has confirmed further delays to Value Added Tax deadlines in recognition of the continued disruption from the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. The usual annual 2020 VAT return (IES) has been delayed until 22 July 2021. Ordinarily, it would have been due by 15
COVID-19 economic disruption prompts VAT amnesty The United Arab Emirates government has issued a Value Added Tax amnesty to reflect the continuing disruption under the coronavirus crisis. It has also given a revised penalty regime to reflect feedback from taxpayers since the Arab Gulf staff
COVID-19 VAT rate cut Belgium has approved a 6% reduced VAT rate on restaurants between 8 May and 30 September 2021. This will include non-alcoholic beverages consumed on premises. The regular rate is the 12% reduced rate. The current VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. This
