- E-invoicing will become mandatory for B2B transactions in Germany starting 2025, with a phased rollout for issuing invoices until 2028.
- Import VAT reforms in 2025 will allow postponed accounting, easing cash flow for importers but requiring updated accounting systems.
- The German government is considering further VAT reforms, including a permanent reduced VAT rate for restaurant food, exemptions for certain activities, and tighter anti-fraud measures.
- Recent court rulings have clarified VAT obligations on membership fees, insolvency input VAT, and rebate payments, emphasizing the importance of timing and transaction nature.
Source: innovatetax.com
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