- VAT applies to cross-border digital services from October 1, 2025
- Simplified VAT regime ends; new risk-based refund mechanism starts October 1, 2025
- Zero-rated VAT for specific reinsurance commissions and subsidized employee meals and transport from January 1, 2024
- Electronic filing of VAT returns required from July 1, 2025; manual submissions need prior approval
- Certain aircraft parts lose VAT exemption from April 11, 2025; new exemptions for specific milk and yogurt products
- Changes affect resident and nonresident businesses in digital services, imports, exports, and supply of goods or services under revised VAT rules
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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