- South Korea amended VAT Law to clarify reporting obligations for foreign digital platforms and gateways.
- Effective July 1, 2025, foreign intermediary service providers must submit monthly transaction details to the Korean tax authority.
- Reporting includes information on transaction parties, number of transactions, and transaction amounts.
- Amendments specify that reporting does not include goods or services supplied by foreign sellers through digital platforms.
- Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to KRW 20 million, approximately USD 14,300.
- The amendments align reporting requirements for domestic and foreign digital intermediary services.
- The focus is on intermediary roles rather than cross-border supply chains.
Source: vatabout.com
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