United Kingdom UK reduces VAT on hospitality (food & non-alcoholic drinks) and tourism (accomodation & attractions) to 5% as of July 16, 2020 till Jan 12, 2021 08 July 2020
European UnionUnited Kingdom Flashback on ECJ/CJEU cases: GMAC UK (C-589/12) – Interaction between Sixth VAT Directive and national law 08 July 2020
Norway Tax authorities focus on VAT registration obligations of certain foreign suppliers 08 July 2020
India First stage of nationwide “faceless assessment” scheme for imported goods launched 08 July 2020
Russia Recent VAT developments in Russia: VAT treatment of face masks, VAT exemption for medical products, and more 08 July 2020
Bangladesh Bangladesh Extends Exemption from Import Taxes on Medical Products and Protective Equipment 08 July 2020
Ivory Coast COVID-19 Pandemic: The Ivorian Government Implements the Tax Measures Announced 08 July 2020
Sri Lanka COVID-19 Pandemic: Sri Lanka Further Extends Deadlines for Various Tax Returns 08 July 2020
Germany Mandatory e-invoicing in German Federal Government’s public procurement as of November 27, 2020 08 July 2020
World COVID-19: Global measures (63 countries) taken on VAT rate reductions, exemptions and donations (Status July 8, 2020) 08 July 2020
United Kingdom Hospitality VAT cut considered as industry bodies call for further action 08 July 2020
Azerbaijan COVID-19: Temporary exemption from VAT of certain types of products necessary for food and medical needs of the population 08 July 2020
United Kingdom Ampleaward – purchaser using UK VAT number not liable for UK acquisition VAT where goods housed in overseas warehousing regime 08 July 2020
European Union European Commission Proposes to Extend the Authorization for Romania to Apply a Higher VAT Exemption Threshold for Small Businesses 08 July 2020