The beverage industry across Europe is familiar with deposit schemes designed to encourage consumers to return bottles, cans, and other packaging. But in Poland, major changes are coming with the launch of the Poland VAT deposit system 2025 on 1 October 2025. These...
Exporting goods outside of the EU? In Germany, that can mean a 0% VAT rate, but only if the right paperwork is in place. Until now, the process has been fairly rigid, with strict requirements around the type of documentation needed to prove an export has taken place....
It’s been a quarter of a century since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia, a system that reshaped how Australians interact with tax at both a business and consumer level. Introduced in July 2000 at a flat 10%, GST was designed to be...
In a significant judgment for energy suppliers, tax professionals, and VAT reclaim specialists across Europe, the Italian Supreme Court has clarified the treatment of general electricity system charges in relation to VAT. The judgment, no. 8819/2025, clarifies a...
When it comes to reclaiming VAT, the waters can often feel murky, especially when those services are tied to strategic changes like a future sale. But a recent decision by the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court has brought some much-needed clarity. On 26 May 2025,...
