27 March 2023

Bulgaria – extended application of 9% VAT rate for certain goods and services

Bulgaria announced that the 9% VAT rate will remain applicable until the end of 2023 to the following services and sales of goods:

Restaurant and caterer ;
Organization of excursions by tour operators;
Books and some other publications;
Sports facilities;
Baby and toddler foods, baby diapers and baby hygiene products.

27 March 2023

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Sweden – Charging points for electric vehicles are not “real estate”

The Swedish tax authorities do not consider as “real estate” : a charging station in the form of charging posts mounted on concrete foundations, even when connected to the building’s...

25 October 2023

France – Deadline for VAT group for 2024

Companies wishing to use the VAT group scheme for 2024 must submit a request no later than October 31, 2023.

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France

Media, Press, Culture

VAT registration

2 September 2023

Switzerland – think about abolition of the global threshold for VAT registration of foreign companies

Currently, foreign sellers carrying out taxable transactions in Switzerland must register for VAT in Switzerland when their worldwide turnover exceeds CHF 100,000. Switzerland plans to abolish this threshold as of...

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Switzerland

VAT registration

13 February 2023

Portugal – Frequently asked questions for non-resident taxpayers doing business in Portugal

The Portuguese tax authorities published a guide to VAT for non-resident taxpayers doing business in Portugal. The non-resident taxpayers covered by this guide are companies that do not...

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Portugal

VAT registration

7 October 2022