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FINTUA Global VAT Guide for September 2025

  • Caribbean (Anguilla)
    Anguilla introduced a 13% General Services Tax (GST) effective 1 August 2025, covering tourism, professional, communication, and construction services, with a registration threshold of EC$300,000 and mandatory filings via MTS.
  • Latin America (Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador)
    Brazil proposes a 7% levy on large digital platforms; Chile clarifies VAT rules for low-value goods; Costa Rica delays TRIBU-CR rollout; Ecuador removes 12-day cap on holiday VAT reductions.
  • Europe (Czech Republic, EU, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, UK)
    EU updates IOSS rules; France adjusts VAT on electricity; Germany clarifies VAT on virtual events and catering; Italy reforms logistics reverse charge and consolidates VAT law; others update VAT thresholds, filings, and special rates.
  • Eurasia (Kazakhstan)
    Kazakhstan introduces 12% VAT on ChatGPT subscriptions from 1 August 2025, exempting VAT-registered businesses that provide valid Business Identification Numbers; otherwise, local VAT applies and may not be deducted.
  • Asia (Taiwan)
    Taiwan allows businesses making zero-rated supplies to switch to monthly VAT returns for quicker refunds, but changes can only be made once per calendar year to maintain filing consistency.

Source: fintua.com



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