169 Articles

The end of the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports into the EU: What businesses need to know
Worldwide Nov 25, 2025
The end of the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports into the EU: What businesses need to know
HS codes: Why accuracy matters more than ever in the AI age
Worldwide Nov 12, 2025
HS codes: Why accuracy matters more than ever in the AI age
U.S. sales tax exemptions 101
North America Oct 07, 2025
U.S. sales tax exemptions 101
Tour de Compliance: How to lead the pack before France’s e-invoicing mandate goes live in 2026
World Sep 29, 2025
Tour de Compliance: How to lead the pack before France’s e-invoicing mandate goes live in 2026
HMRC sharpens VAT compliance expectations with GfC13
Europe Sep 05, 2025
HMRC sharpens VAT compliance expectations with GfC13
Why automating tax returns filing saves time and money
Worldwide Aug 20, 2025
Why automating tax returns filing saves time and money
6 differences between VAT and US sales tax
Worldwide Aug 01, 2025
6 differences between VAT and US sales tax
VAT rates across Europe: Know the difference
Worldwide Aug 01, 2025
VAT rates across Europe: Know the difference
U.S. Sales Tax Exemptions 101
North America Jul 31, 2025
U.S. Sales Tax Exemptions 101
A handy guide to U.S. sales tax jurisdictions
Worldwide Aug 01, 2025
A handy guide to U.S. sales tax jurisdictions
Sequential invoice numbering for tax invoices
Worldwide Aug 01, 2025
Sequential invoice numbering for tax invoices
What are OSS, MOSS, and IOSS?
Worldwide Aug 01, 2025
What are OSS, MOSS, and IOSS?
Romania increases VAT rate and unified reduced rate from August 2025
Europe Jul 28, 2025
Romania increases VAT rate and unified reduced rate from August 2025
Submitting Dutch VAT returns? Don’t file too early
Europe Jul 25, 2025
Submitting Dutch VAT returns? Don’t file too early
Slovenia introduces mandatory VAT ledger submissions from July 2025
Europe Jul 23, 2025
Slovenia introduces mandatory VAT ledger submissions from July 2025
French e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe Jul 23, 2025
French e-invoicing mandate updates
Estonia’s VAT rate increased to 24%: What businesses need to know
Europe Jul 21, 2025
Estonia’s VAT rate increased to 24%: What businesses need to know
Belgian e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe Jul 18, 2025
Belgian e-invoicing mandate updates
Mind the VAT gap: How e-invoicing can help reduce lost tax revenue
Europe Jul 14, 2025
Mind the VAT gap: How e-invoicing can help reduce lost tax revenue
Spain e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe Jul 04, 2025
Spain e-invoicing mandate updates
Six reasons why your e-invoicing strategy could fail — and how to avoid them
Worldwide Jul 03, 2025
Six reasons why your e-invoicing strategy could fail — and how to avoid them
France’s e-invoicing reform: Summer 2025 updates
Europe Jul 02, 2025
France’s e-invoicing reform: Summer 2025 updates
France issues XP Z12-014 standard to support e-invoicing reform
Europe Jun 23, 2025
France issues XP Z12-014 standard to support e-invoicing reform
UK e-invoicing: What’s next for policy and adoption?
Europe Jun 20, 2025
UK e-invoicing: What’s next for policy and adoption?
How e-invoicing mandates are reshaping indirect tax compliance
Worldwide Jun 16, 2025
How e-invoicing mandates are reshaping indirect tax compliance
Polish e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe Jun 16, 2025
Polish e-invoicing mandate updates
U.K. e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe May 30, 2025
U.K. e-invoicing mandate updates
German e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe May 12, 2025
German e-invoicing mandate updates
Unlocking input VAT recoverability with AvaTax VAT determination capabilities
Worldwide Apr 25, 2025
Unlocking input VAT recoverability with AvaTax VAT determination capabilities
The dish on marshmallows and VAT — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Europe Apr 09, 2025
The dish on marshmallows and VAT — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Two major projects for e-invoicing reform get under way in France
Europe Jan 17, 2025
Two major projects for e-invoicing reform get under way in France
Germany issues guidelines for e-invoicing requirements
Europe Nov 08, 2024
Germany issues guidelines for e-invoicing requirements
Public e-invoicing consultation for U.K.
Europe Oct 29, 2024
Public e-invoicing consultation for U.K.
France e-invoicing mandate: change of invoice exchange model
Europe Oct 21, 2024
France e-invoicing mandate: change of invoice exchange model
Avalara PDP accreditation — latest update
Europe Sep 20, 2024
Avalara PDP accreditation — latest update
Update on e-invoicing in Germany
Europe Aug 06, 2024
Update on e-invoicing in Germany
What is U.S. sales tax?
North America Aug 01, 2024
What is U.S. sales tax?
Effective strategies for US sales tax exemption certificate management
North America May 16, 2024
Effective strategies for US sales tax exemption certificate management
France e-invoicing mandate: new decree outlines PDP accreditation process
Europe Apr 28, 2024
France e-invoicing mandate: new decree outlines PDP accreditation process
Effective strategies for exemption certificate management
Worldwide Apr 25, 2024
Effective strategies for exemption certificate management
The final phase of ICS2: An update for businesses selling in the EU
Worldwide Mar 07, 2024
The final phase of ICS2: An update for businesses selling in the EU
Belgium’s e-invoicing mandate for 2026: A summary
Europe Jan 26, 2024
Belgium’s e-invoicing mandate for 2026: A summary
New timetable for the French e-invoicing mandate
Europe Jan 10, 2024
New timetable for the French e-invoicing mandate
Spilling the tea on tea taxes
North America Dec 07, 2023
Spilling the tea on tea taxes
Automation can help you become a hit with Benelux buyers
Europe Dec 01, 2023
Automation can help you become a hit with Benelux buyers
Cross-border compliance and the Australian ecommerce market
Europe Nov 30, 2023
Cross-border compliance and the Australian ecommerce market
CFOs: Talent shortage is propelling AI adoption
North America Oct 04, 2023
CFOs: Talent shortage is propelling AI adoption
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
Europe Aug 23, 2023
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
Europe Aug 22, 2023
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
Entering the Nordics ecommerce market
Worldwide Aug 23, 2023
Entering the Nordics ecommerce market
You, Me and VAT: 4 Fun Tax Tales
Worldwide May 09, 2023
You, Me and VAT: 4 Fun Tax Tales
The Future of Subscription Businesses
Worldwide May 07, 2023
The Future of Subscription Businesses
How to get the green light on your U.K. VAT registration
Europe May 03, 2023
How to get the green light on your U.K. VAT registration
Celebrating 50 years of Value Added Tax in the UK
Europe Apr 28, 2023
Celebrating 50 years of Value Added Tax in the UK
50 years on, VAT continues to create confusion for UK businesses
Europe Mar 29, 2023
50 years on, VAT continues to create confusion for UK businesses
How does your e-invoice reach your customer on the Peppol network?
Worldwide Mar 10, 2023
How does your e-invoice reach your customer on the Peppol network?
Poland’s KSeF e-invoicing postponed by six months
Europe Feb 10, 2023
Poland’s KSeF e-invoicing postponed by six months
Get ready for phase 2 of Import Control System 2
Worldwide Jan 24, 2023
Get ready for phase 2 of Import Control System 2
Retail outlook survey: How retailers in the US, UK, and India are getting ahead of the 2023 shopping season
North America Jan 16, 2023
Retail outlook survey: How retailers in the US, UK, and India are getting ahead of the 2023 shopping season
EU directive stresses urgency of tax digitisation
Worldwide Dec 12, 2022
EU directive stresses urgency of tax digitisation
ViDA spotlight – What is buyer’s consent for e-invoicing?
Worldwide Dec 02, 2022
ViDA spotlight – What is buyer’s consent for e-invoicing?
Scaling up your business for retail peak seasons
Worldwide Dec 01, 2022
Scaling up your business for retail peak seasons
Germany requests permission from European Commission to introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Europe Nov 24, 2022
Germany requests permission from European Commission to introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing
May your festive growth be merry and automated
Europe Nov 21, 2022
May your festive growth be merry and automated
Spain’s tax authority issues draft technical requirements for VERI*FACTU invoicing systems
Europe Nov 18, 2022
Spain’s tax authority issues draft technical requirements for VERI*FACTU invoicing systems
Retail changed in 2022 — How US consumers and retailers are adjusting
North America Nov 15, 2022
Retail changed in 2022 — How US consumers and retailers are adjusting
Retail changed in 2022 — How consumers and retailers are adjusting
North America Nov 14, 2022
Retail changed in 2022 — How consumers and retailers are adjusting
The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age Directive- Ten things to look out for
Worldwide Nov 08, 2022
The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age Directive- Ten things to look out for
Mandated B2B e-invoicing in Spain approved
Europe Oct 26, 2022
Mandated B2B e-invoicing in Spain approved
Upcoming B2B e-invoicing mandate in France: Official Decree published
Europe Oct 20, 2022
Upcoming B2B e-invoicing mandate in France: Official Decree published
September 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Oct 03, 2022
September 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
Croatia to adopt the Euro currency in 2023
Europe Sep 20, 2022
Croatia to adopt the Euro currency in 2023
France confirms penalties for failing to issue compliant e-invoices
Europe Sep 16, 2022
France confirms penalties for failing to issue compliant e-invoices
Final countdown Making Tax Digital becomes only option
Europe Sep 13, 2022
Final countdown Making Tax Digital becomes only option
France publishes updated specifications for e-invoicing and e-reporting
Europe Sep 12, 2022
France publishes updated specifications for e-invoicing and e-reporting
HMRC guidance on moving to the Customs Declaration Service
Europe Sep 01, 2022
HMRC guidance on moving to the Customs Declaration Service
HMRC to issue VAT Assessments to overseas businesses trading on online marketplaces
Europe Aug 22, 2022
HMRC to issue VAT Assessments to overseas businesses trading on online marketplaces
Real-time compliance in Europe and the U.S.
North America Jul 12, 2022
Real-time compliance in Europe and the U.S.
IOSS one year on: is your business benefiting?
Worldwide Jul 04, 2022
IOSS one year on: is your business benefiting?
Italy VAT, e-invoicing and e-reporting changes from July 1, 2022
Europe Jun 24, 2022
Italy VAT, e-invoicing and e-reporting changes from July 1, 2022
EU streaming contributions: When is a payment to a government agency not a tax?
Worldwide Jun 10, 2022
EU streaming contributions: When is a payment to a government agency not a tax?
UK exporters lose out on VAT refunds
Europe Jun 09, 2022
UK exporters lose out on VAT refunds
Portugal delays digital signature requirement for PDF invoices until January 1, 2023
Europe Jun 09, 2022
Portugal delays digital signature requirement for PDF invoices until January 1, 2023
HMRC publishes new guidance on Making Tax Digital compliance checks and penalties
Europe Jun 07, 2022
HMRC publishes new guidance on Making Tax Digital compliance checks and penalties
French Tax Authority offer amnesty to foreign sellers for historic VAT on distance sales
Europe Jun 07, 2022
French Tax Authority offer amnesty to foreign sellers for historic VAT on distance sales
Four recent VAT and e-invoicing updates in Poland
Europe Jun 01, 2022
Four recent VAT and e-invoicing updates in Poland
Romania - Introduction of National e-Transport System
Europe May 27, 2022
Romania - Introduction of National e-Transport System
End of transitional period for Import VAT changes in France
Europe May 18, 2022
End of transitional period for Import VAT changes in France
New report: True economic cost of cross-border tax complexity revealed
Worldwide May 18, 2022
New report: True economic cost of cross-border tax complexity revealed
Ireland updates tax compliance interventions and B2G e-invoicing guidance
Europe May 06, 2022
Ireland updates tax compliance interventions and B2G e-invoicing guidance
The shift in approach to e-invoicing by businesses – from local and tactical to scalable and strategic
Worldwide May 04, 2022
The shift in approach to e-invoicing by businesses – from local and tactical to scalable and strategic
Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) benefits 8,000 businesses selling into the EU
Worldwide Apr 28, 2022
Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) benefits 8,000 businesses selling into the EU
Five key takeaways from France’s Journée de la Facture Électronique 2022
Europe Apr 28, 2022
Five key takeaways from France’s Journée de la Facture Électronique 2022
March 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Apr 01, 2022
March 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
HMRC release new 64-8 Agent Authorisation Form
Europe Mar 28, 2022
HMRC release new 64-8 Agent Authorisation Form
The UK is making VAT digital - MTD reaches its next milestone
Europe Mar 25, 2022
The UK is making VAT digital - MTD reaches its next milestone
Mandatory e-invoicing to be introduced in Belgium
Europe Mar 21, 2022
Mandatory e-invoicing to be introduced in Belgium
The UK is making the ‘VAT tax’ digital
Europe Mar 21, 2022
The UK is making the ‘VAT tax’ digital
Mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting in France from July 1, 2024
Europe Mar 18, 2022
Mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting in France from July 1, 2024
Moving towards a common e-invoicing standard in Europe?
Worldwide Mar 17, 2022
Moving towards a common e-invoicing standard in Europe?
Spain – Draft legislation on new invoicing requirements
Europe Mar 11, 2022
Spain – Draft legislation on new invoicing requirements
Four VAT reporting changes in France – What’s new and what’s next?
Europe Mar 11, 2022
Four VAT reporting changes in France – What’s new and what’s next?
Five operational UK VAT updates affecting systems, data, processes and controls
Europe Mar 06, 2022
Five operational UK VAT updates affecting systems, data, processes and controls
E-invoicing in Ireland- what you need to know
Europe Feb 09, 2022
E-invoicing in Ireland- what you need to know
French Ministerial Conference on E-Invoicing
Europe Feb 10, 2022
French Ministerial Conference on E-Invoicing
Italy’s updated e-invoicing archiving requirements
Europe Feb 02, 2022
Italy’s updated e-invoicing archiving requirements
UK Postponed Import VAT Accounting
Europe Feb 03, 2022
UK Postponed Import VAT Accounting
Businesses urged to sign up for Making Tax Digital for VAT before 1 April 2022
Europe Feb 03, 2022
Businesses urged to sign up for Making Tax Digital for VAT before 1 April 2022
Top 10 special territories for VAT purposes
Worldwide Jan 25, 2022
Top 10 special territories for VAT purposes
Italy - Annual VAT return for 2021 released
Europe Jan 24, 2022
Italy - Annual VAT return for 2021 released
Slovakia – Requirement to only make tax invoice payments to published bank accounts
Europe Jan 19, 2022
Slovakia – Requirement to only make tax invoice payments to published bank accounts
Belgium - Finance Minister confirms intention to implement mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Europe Jan 20, 2022
Belgium - Finance Minister confirms intention to implement mandatory B2B e-invoicing
B2G e-invoicing to be compulsory in Luxembourg
Europe Jan 19, 2022
B2G e-invoicing to be compulsory in Luxembourg
The Greek Government adopts e-invoicing to curb tax evasion.
Europe Jan 19, 2022
The Greek Government adopts e-invoicing to curb tax evasion.
Import One-Stop Shop: Six months on
Worldwide Jan 17, 2022
Import One-Stop Shop: Six months on
Brexit one year on: keep your business moving across the EU
Worldwide Jan 14, 2022
Brexit one year on: keep your business moving across the EU
Portugal: Mandatory QR code on e-invoices from January 1st, valid digital signature required from July
Europe Jan 12, 2022
Portugal: Mandatory QR code on e-invoices from January 1st, valid digital signature required from July
Ukraine to introduce VAT on digital services from January 1, 2022
Europe Jan 06, 2022
Ukraine to introduce VAT on digital services from January 1, 2022
Romania launches new e-invoicing system – “RO e-Factura”
Europe Dec 22, 2021
Romania launches new e-invoicing system – “RO e-Factura”
Slovakia launches new e-invoicing system – “Informačný Systém Elektronickej Fakturácie (IS EFA)
Europe Dec 22, 2021
Slovakia launches new e-invoicing system – “Informačný Systém Elektronickej Fakturácie (IS EFA)
VAT in the Digital Age – latest from the European Commission
Worldwide Dec 21, 2021
VAT in the Digital Age – latest from the European Commission
Changes to Intrastat declarations from January 2022
Worldwide Dec 21, 2021
Changes to Intrastat declarations from January 2022
Don’t let tax break your festive spirit (or profit)
Worldwide Dec 16, 2021
Don’t let tax break your festive spirit (or profit)
Norway – new dynamic “eVAT return” from January 1, 2022
Europe Dec 10, 2021
Norway – new dynamic “eVAT return” from January 1, 2022
Spain passes legislation moving towards mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Europe Dec 09, 2021
Spain passes legislation moving towards mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Poland’s new National System of e-Invoices (KSeF)
Europe Dec 01, 2021
Poland’s new National System of e-Invoices (KSeF)
New German Coalition Government announces intention to implement B2B e-invoicing
Europe Nov 29, 2021
New German Coalition Government announces intention to implement B2B e-invoicing
Portugal’s invoicing rules are changing
Europe Nov 18, 2021
Portugal’s invoicing rules are changing
E-invoicing updates in Italy
Europe Nov 18, 2021
E-invoicing updates in Italy
Greece: The latest on e-invoicing & e-reporting
Europe Nov 18, 2021
Greece: The latest on e-invoicing & e-reporting
Avalara Appoints Alex Baulf as Senior Director, Global Indirect Tax
Europe Nov 15, 2021
Avalara Appoints Alex Baulf as Senior Director, Global Indirect Tax
IOSS and your small business
North America Oct 29, 2021
IOSS and your small business
Is IOSS right for my business?
Worldwide Oct 04, 2021
Is IOSS right for my business?
Exporting to EU: Five standard terms every desi seller should know
Worldwide Oct 04, 2021
Exporting to EU: Five standard terms every desi seller should know
Digital transformation and VAT returns
Worldwide Oct 01, 2021
Digital transformation and VAT returns
Three reasons why every Indian seller should opt for IOSS while selling low-value shipments to the EU
Worldwide Aug 27, 2021
Three reasons why every Indian seller should opt for IOSS while selling low-value shipments to the EU
IOSS- EU's Import One-Stop-Shop simplified for the Indian Seller
Worldwide Aug 27, 2021
IOSS- EU's Import One-Stop-Shop simplified for the Indian Seller
Portugal delays VAT returns and payments on COVID concerns
Europe Aug 12, 2021
Portugal delays VAT returns and payments on COVID concerns
Challenges to EU OSS and IOSS regime
Worldwide Aug 11, 2021
Challenges to EU OSS and IOSS regime
EU Commission acts on states VAT rule breaking
Worldwide Jul 29, 2021
EU Commission acts on states VAT rule breaking
Missed the 1 July EU VAT reform deadline? Don't worry, it’s not too late to register
Worldwide Jul 27, 2021
Missed the 1 July EU VAT reform deadline? Don't worry, it’s not too late to register
June 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Worldwide Jul 01, 2021
June 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
What US sellers need to know about EU IOSS intermediaries
North America Jun 24, 2021
What US sellers need to know about EU IOSS intermediaries
2021 sales tax changes midyear update report keeps a finger on the pulse of trending tax policies
Worldwide Jun 21, 2021
2021 sales tax changes midyear update report keeps a finger on the pulse of trending tax policies
The Great EU VAT Reform: Are you ready?
Worldwide Jun 17, 2021
The Great EU VAT Reform: Are you ready?
Belgium extends COVID VAT help
Europe Jun 16, 2021
Belgium extends COVID VAT help
New EU ecommerce VAT and marketplace rules go into effect July 1
Worldwide Jun 10, 2021
New EU ecommerce VAT and marketplace rules go into effect July 1
April 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America May 03, 2021
April 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
How does Brexit affect US retailers and marketplaces selling into Northern Ireland and the UK?
North America Apr 15, 2021
How does Brexit affect US retailers and marketplaces selling into Northern Ireland and the UK?
February 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Worldwide Mar 01, 2021
February 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
New HS codes create headaches for cross-border sellers
Europe Feb 24, 2021
New HS codes create headaches for cross-border sellers
January Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America Feb 01, 2021
January Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
U.K. manufacturer can’t sell bike seats directly to U.K. residents – Wacky Tax Wednesday, Brexit Blues
Worldwide Jan 13, 2021
U.K. manufacturer can’t sell bike seats directly to U.K. residents – Wacky Tax Wednesday, Brexit Blues
Finance professionals address ongoing impact of COVID-19
North America Jan 06, 2021
Finance professionals address ongoing impact of COVID-19
December 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America Jan 01, 2021
December 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
How will Brexit impact U.S. sellers and marketplaces?
North America Dec 09, 2020
How will Brexit impact U.S. sellers and marketplaces?
Black Friday sales may topple tax thresholds in the EU and US
World Nov 03, 2020
Black Friday sales may topple tax thresholds in the EU and US
Let them eat cake … in their sandwiches – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Europe Oct 07, 2020
Let them eat cake … in their sandwiches – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer to speak at Avalara Indirect Tax Summit 2020
Europe Sep 03, 2020
Former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer to speak at Avalara Indirect Tax Summit 2020
Can India be inspired by Finland’s VAT loan?
Asia Aug 05, 2020
Can India be inspired by Finland’s VAT loan?
EU delays 2021 e-commerce OSS VAT reforms to July 2021
Worldwide May 08, 2020
EU delays 2021 e-commerce OSS VAT reforms to July 2021
EU July 2021 Ending €22 import VAT exemption; new IOSS return
Worldwide Mar 08, 2020
EU July 2021 Ending €22 import VAT exemption; new IOSS return
2021 EU marketplaces VAT deemed supplier
Worldwide Feb 17, 2020
2021 EU marketplaces VAT deemed supplier
EU agrees 2021 marketplace deemed supplier VAT
Worldwide Mar 13, 2019
EU agrees 2021 marketplace deemed supplier VAT
EU e-services VAT thresholds
Worldwide Dec 18, 2018
EU e-services VAT thresholds
National Pie Day: Is your bottom firm? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Europe Nov 29, 2017
National Pie Day: Is your bottom firm? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Liechtenstein cuts VAT to 7.7% 2018 - Avalara
Europe Oct 05, 2017
Liechtenstein cuts VAT to 7.7% 2018 - Avalara
The CRUSH Files: All You Ever Wanted to Know About Brexit
Europe Mar 10, 2017
The CRUSH Files: All You Ever Wanted to Know About Brexit
Brexit: Now What? Implications for VAT Compliance
Europe Jun 24, 2016
Brexit: Now What? Implications for VAT Compliance