- Portugal introduces a VAT group regime effective for tax periods starting on or after 1 July 2026.
- The regime allows consolidation of VAT balances within a group into a single VAT return by the dominant entity.
- Portuguese tax authorities issued a circular letter with detailed instructions and clarifications.
- VAT credits can be refunded or carried forward, but only at the request of the dominant entity.
- Credits remain with the group and can only be used or refunded by the group, even if the group dissolves or entities leave.
Source: taxathand.com
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