News Items

31 Jan 2012

French VAT rates on the rise

Hot on the heels of the increase of France's reduced VAT rate from 5.5% to 7%, President Sarkozy has said in an television interview that his government will be looking to increase the normal VAT rate from 19.6% to 21.2% this October. more

3 Jan 2012

New Year, New VAT Rates for Ireland, Hungary and France

As at the 1st January 2012, the following VAT increases come into effect more

11 Aug 2011

Making VAT claims within the EU

Whilst the deadline to make VAT claims to Norway and Switzerland has now passed, there is still time for EU-based businesses to claim VAT back on 2010 invoices issued in other EU countries. more

30 Jun 2011

Down payment VAT for fairs in Norway

Norway's Tax Office has just announced that they will now allow VAT to be shown on down payment invoices which relate to fairs or stand rental at fairs. more

21 Apr 2011

Claim Deadline Reminder

If you would like to obtain a refund for VAT shown on invoices dated 2010 incurred in the following countries, then the deadline for submitting claims is 30 June 2011. more

19 Apr 2011

Taking steps to improve the VAT refund system

Since the introduction of the EU-wide online system for submitting VAT reclaims, VATax has identified several issues which have complicated what was meant to be a simple application process. more

4 Jan 2011