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UK court backs HMRC withholding Uber VAT refund

7 November 2025 in

FTT backs HMRC to not yet refund Uber VAT charged following Bolt's March TOMS status victory The UK's HMRC decision to withhold a refund of Uber VAT remitted since 2023 despite a related win by Bolt has been upheld by the First Tribunal Court. Uber

OpenAI warns off use of AI as tax advisor

6 November 2025 in

OpenAI redefines ChatGPT on liability fears: it’s no longer your tax advisor In a quiet but significant policy shift, OpenAI has reclassified ChatGPT as an educational tool rather than a consultant, effectively barring the system from providing specific medical, legal, or financial advice—including tax guidance.

France government to strike down proposed DST rise to 6%

5 November 2025 in

Digital Services Tax

France's minority government to remove National Assembly 2026 Budget amendment to double Digital Services Tax Jan 2026 (GAFAM tax) to raise €700m pa; US threatens immediate retaliation As part of the fractious 2026 French Budget negotiations, Deputies in the French Parliament on 28 October voted to

AI VAT hallucinations cost a business a €4m contract

29 October 2025 in

The AI that lied: fake Polish VAT rulings loses company PLN 15.5 million contract Artificial intelligence is being hailed as a revolution in how businesses process information, prepare documents, and handle compliance. Yet the recent case of Exdrog in Poland shows the financial and legal

Malta phased B2B e-invoicing ahead of ViDA

27 October 2025 in

e-invoicing

Commissioner plans phased e-invoicing & e-reporting ahead of ViDA Today’s Maltese budget has highlighted the EU state’s 24.2% VAT Gap, more than double that of the EU average. This has prompted The Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) to announced a phased introduction of e-reporting, including

UK withdrawal customs-free £135 threshold to raise £600m

23 October 2025 in

Customs

November Budget likely to withdraw £135 customs de minimis; follows US and EU plans The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is likely to end the customs-free £135 threshold on small parcels at the Budget on 26 November 2025. This could raise £600 million per annum in

UK mulls 20% VAT on private hire rides in Budget

23 October 2025 in

UK may follow global trend to shift VAT obligations to private taxi firms and digital platforms The UK Government is considering a significant VAT shift that could impose a 20% VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) journeys, with an announcement may come at the Autumn

Norway VAT on cross-border services reform Jul 2026

21 October 2025 in

Norway

Norway overhaul of VAT on remote services cost sharing between offices - 1st July 2026 The Norwegian government has announced plans to reform how value-added tax (VAT) is allocated on partially-exempt services delivered across borders, particularly those provided remotely. The objective is to create fairer

Bhutan 5% Goods and Services Tax 2026 implementation

15 October 2025 in

Bhutan

Bhutan 5% GST to replace Sales Tax and Excise Tax - National Assembly approval The much-postponed introduction of Goods and Services Tax to Bhutan is set to commence in January 2026. The introduction standard rate of GST is expected to be 5%. The imposing legislation,

New Zealand B2G e-invoicing 2026

12 October 2025 in

Digital Reporting Requirements

New Zealand Sets Timeline for Mandatory B2G E-Invoicing On 9 October 2025, New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment confirmed major changes to government procurement with the release of the fifth edition of the Government Procurement Rules. A key focus is the shift to

Author: Richard Asquith

UK court backs HMRC withholding Uber VAT refund

OpenAI warns off use of AI as tax advisor

France government to strike down proposed DST rise to 6%

AI VAT hallucinations cost a business a €4m contract

Malta phased B2B e-invoicing ahead of ViDA

UK withdrawal customs-free £135 threshold to raise £600m

UK mulls 20% VAT on private hire rides in Budget

Norway VAT on cross-border services reform Jul 2026

Bhutan 5% Goods and Services Tax 2026 implementation

New Zealand B2G e-invoicing 2026

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