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Brazil VAT reform 2027–32: CBS & IBS timetable update

13 November 2026 in

Brazil

Updated 13 November 2026 Brazil is entering the next major phase of its consumption tax reforms, with the introduction of the new federal CBS VAT from January 2027 and the progressive replacement of state and municipal taxes through 2032. On 11 November 2026, Brazil’s Federal

27 shades of EU ViDA harmonisation

8 November 2026 in

EU VAT

VAT in the Digital Age - harmonisation that permits, preserves and potentially creates divergence The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms promise greater harmonisation across 27 Member States. Yet national differences are already emerging, even before the major reforms take effect. The world's

Germany’s e-invoice paradox: is a failed invoice still a valid VAT invoice?

2 November 2026 in

e-invoicing

Germany’s latest e-invoicing guidance exposes an curious puzzle: Passing an e-invoice validator is not the same as getting VAT right The Germany phased e-invoicing is rolling out 2025-28, and intra-community EU e-reporting starts July 2030 with ViDA. World's only single tax engine & reporting platform;

VATCalc vs Vertex, Avalara, Sovos and Thomson Reuters: who is solving the real VAT problem?

2 November 2026 in

EU VAT

As global tax technology providers invest in AI, e-invoicing and connected compliance, VATCalc takes a different approach: One legislative-coded VAT engine, integrated compliance applications and a platform designed for embedding. Global VAT technology is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Traditional indirect tax software focused on calculating

UK April 2029 B2B e-invoicing roadmap

28 October 2026 in

e-invoicing

April 2029 B2B & B2G mandate for e-invoicing exchange; e-reporting may be added 2026 Budget includes roadmap for implementation of Peppol-based B2B e-invoicing exchange; e-reporting option consultation World's only single tax engine & reporting platform, fully reconciled B2B e-invoices to UK VAT returns Find

UK extends marketplace deemed supplier VAT obligations July 2027

28 October 2026 in

deemed supplier

July 2027 - the Deemed Supplier VAT regime to domestic sellers: necessary reform that could knock out small sellers The 28 October 2026 Budget confirm UK will extend the Deemed Supplier model to UK sellers on marketplaces from 1 July 2027. This will make the

UK domestic energy VAT cut from 5% to 0% extended to 30 Jun 2027

28 October 2026 in

28 Oct 2026: Budget extends VAT reductions on home electricity bills from March till 30 June 2027 The UK Chancellor, John Healy, has today announced the extension of the removal of VAT on domestic electricity bills from 1 October 2026, cutting the rate from 5%

EU VAT in the Digital Age updates

28 October 2026 in

e-invoicing

ViDA 3-pillars ratified; member state law approvals underway; implementation regs & explanatory notes drafting Following the March 2025 adoption of implementing Directive VAT in the Digital Age reforms, follow our ViDA country implementation tracker. Read more on each of the pillars: Jul 2030 Digital Reporting

Belgium 2026 e-invoicing; 2028 e-reporting law

27 October 2026 in

Belgium

Following Jan 2026 B2B e-invoicing, draft law introducing 2028 e-reporting 28 Oct 2026: Draft Bill submitted to parliament for 2028 e-reporting by buyer and seller within 5 days. 13 May: debate on including from Jan 2028 non-residents in e-invoicing obligations 6 May: Federal Public Service

German e-invoicing lays the ground for automated VAT auditing

25 October 2026 in

German

Structured invoices, transaction reporting and AI analysis could give German tax authorities a new view of VAT risk Germany’s latest e-invoicing guidance may point to something much bigger than the January 2027 mandate. World's only single tax engine & reporting platform; fully reconciled German e-invoicing

Author: Richard Asquith

Brazil VAT reform 2027–32: CBS & IBS timetable update

27 shades of EU ViDA harmonisation

Germany’s e-invoice paradox: is a failed invoice still a valid VAT invoice?

VATCalc vs Vertex, Avalara, Sovos and Thomson Reuters: who is solving the real VAT problem?

UK April 2029 B2B e-invoicing roadmap

UK extends marketplace deemed supplier VAT obligations July 2027

UK domestic energy VAT cut from 5% to 0% extended to 30 Jun 2027

EU VAT in the Digital Age updates

Belgium 2026 e-invoicing; 2028 e-reporting law

German e-invoicing lays the ground for automated VAT auditing

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