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Poland 2027 3% Digital Services Tax Bill

5 August 2026 in

Digital Services Tax

Poland has published draft legislation introducing a 3% tax on certain digital revenues from 1 January 2027 The draft bill, released by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, would apply to the world’s largest digital businesses generating significant revenues from Polish users. The government estimates the

Brazil VAT / CBS non-resident digital services providers & platforms Aug 2026

3 August 2026 in

Brazil

CBS regime brings foreign providers into tax net; major changes in place since 1 August 2026 Under the 30 April 2026 gazetted Decree No 12,955/2026, high-level details of the new federal CBS (Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviço) tax on digital services. Further legislation on the second

AI in VAT: harnessing innovation without the risks

31 July 2026 in

Accurate VAT determination through to draft tax advice Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining ground in tax technology - see how tax authorities are adopting AI. For Value Added Tax (VAT) in particular—where complex rules vary across jurisdictions and change frequently—AI promises to enhance accuracy,

France e-Invoicing: it’s not the deadlines that will trip you up

30 July 2026 in

e-invoicing

Why business ‘Use Cases’ will decide your September 2026 readiness With less than two months until France’s mandatory e-invoicing regime begins on 1 September 2026, many businesses believe their biggest challenge is selecting an Approved Platform (AP) who are struggling to meet the launch. It

Spain considers consolidating VERI*FACTU, SII and e-invoicing

28 July 2026 in

e-invoicing

Senate urges alignment of VERI*FACTU and SII with EU ViDA reforms The Spanish Senate has approved a motion calling on the government to review how the forthcoming VERI*FACTU invoicing system fits alongside the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms. World's only single VAT

UK cuts domestic energy VAT from 5% to 0% Oct 2026

21 July 2026 in

New Prime Minister implements zero rate on home electricity bills, saving £45 per household The UK government has announced the removal of VAT on domestic electricity bills from 1 October 2026, cutting the rate from 5% to 0% as one of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s

IMF: VAT the preferred tax for cross-border digital services

20 July 2026 in

Digital Services Tax

VAT wins the policy debate in IMF working paper The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a comprehensive working paper review of how governments should tax the rapidly expanding market for cross-border digital services. World's only single tax engine & reporting platform, uniquely codifying national

Belgium 2026 e-invoicing; 2028 e-reporting law

19 July 2026 in

Belgium

Following Jan 2026 B2B e-invoicing, draft law introducing 2028 e-reporting 18 July 2026: Federal Cabinet approves draft law mandating 5-corner e-reporting on domestic B2B transactions from 1 January 2028. This will require both supplier and their customer to separately report the transaction. E-reporting will replace

Germany signals domestic VAT e-reporting & AI fraud detection

16 July 2026 in

e-invoicing

Action Plan for centralised tax data, VAT real-time domestic (tbc) reporting and artificial intelligence to identify tax fraud Digital VAT reforms announced by the Federal Finance Minister and the Federal Justice Minister on 16 July 2026. The proposals could mark change in Germany’s approach to

France insists no delay to Sept 2026 e-invoicing & e-reporting

16 July 2026 in

e-invoicing

French tax authorities dampens speculation of Sept e-invoicing & e-reporting delay 16th July 2026 update: Following a firm recommitment to the launch was made by the Ministre de l’Action et des Comptes publics on the 10th July, there has been a slight uptick in approved

Author: Richard Asquith

Poland 2027 3% Digital Services Tax Bill

Brazil VAT / CBS non-resident digital services providers & platforms Aug 2026

AI in VAT: harnessing innovation without the risks

France e-Invoicing: it’s not the deadlines that will trip you up

Spain considers consolidating VERI*FACTU, SII and e-invoicing

UK cuts domestic energy VAT from 5% to 0% Oct 2026

IMF: VAT the preferred tax for cross-border digital services

Belgium 2026 e-invoicing; 2028 e-reporting law

Germany signals domestic VAT e-reporting & AI fraud detection

France insists no delay to Sept 2026 e-invoicing & e-reporting

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