http://www.vatax.net/news.php Latest, breaking news from VATax en-uk Copyright 2012 VATax Reclaim Ltd Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:28:45 +0000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:28:45 +0000 60 http://www.vatax.net/news.php 221 83 http://www.vatax.net/assets/images/vatax_logo.png http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=french_vat_rates_on_the_rise http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=new_year_new_vat_rates_for_ireland_hungary_and_fra http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=new_year_new_vat_rates_for_ireland_hungary_and_fra As at the 1st January 2012, the following VAT increases come into effect Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=making_vat_claims_within_the_eu http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=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. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=norway_changes_its_stance_on_vat_on_down_payment_i http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=norway_changes_its_stance_on_vat_on_down_payment_i 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. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=claim_deadline_reminder http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=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. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=taking_steps_to_improve_the_vat_refund_online_syst http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=taking_steps_to_improve_the_vat_refund_online_syst 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. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=new_year_new_rates http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=new_year_new_rates Now 2011 has arrived, VAT rate changes for certain European countries have now become effective as follows Tue, 4 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=vatax_has_moved http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=vatax_has_moved As from 14th December 2010, VATax Reclaim Ltd has moved to its new offices in Kenilworth. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=uk_changes_view_on_business_expenses http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=uk_changes_view_on_business_expenses Since VAT was introduced, the UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has not allowed the recovery of VAT on business entertainment expenses. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=switzerland_follows_suit_with_vat_rate_increases http://www.vatax.net/news.php?news=switzerland_follows_suit_with_vat_rate_increases The Swiss government has announced that its VAT rates will increase with effect from 1st January 2011. Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000