- Many countries globally have implemented VAT/GST on digital services for both B2C and B2B transactions.
- VAT/GST rates and registration thresholds vary widely by country and region, ranging from 2% to 27%.
- Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, Central and South America, and Africa/Middle East all have specific rules and rates for digital services.
- Some countries apply VAT/GST with no threshold, while others require a minimum turnover for registration.
- Withholding VAT and digital service taxes (DST) are also used in some jurisdictions.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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