- Numerous countries are introducing or updating VAT, e-invoicing, and digital service tax mandates in 2026, including Greece, Poland, France, Belgium, and several non-European nations.
- Several countries are implementing or increasing VAT on digital services provided by non-residents (e.g., Sri Lanka, Malawi, Azerbaijan, Congo).
- Multiple VAT rate changes and temporary cuts are scheduled, especially for food and hospitality sectors (e.g., Sweden, Austria, Bahamas, Ireland, Latvia).
- The EU is harmonizing e-invoicing and customs handling fees for e-commerce imports, with new levies and compliance updates.
- From January 2027, further e-invoicing mandates, VAT code reforms, and digital tax implementations are planned across the EU and other countries.
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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