The topic of Data Sovereignty is becoming increasingly important for organisations across Europe, particularly as regulatory expectations continue to evolve and the need for secure, locally governed […]
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Romania’s tax audit program: intensified controls and digital enforcement
Romania is entering a new era of tax enforcement in 2025, as the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) launches an ambitious tax audit program targeting compliance […]
Lithuania – Proposal to increase VAT exemption threshold for small buisnesses
Lithuania proposes to increase the VAT exemption threshold from EUR 45,000 to EUR 60,000. If approved the new threshold will apply from 1st January 2026.
Intrastat thresholds – 2025
Intrastat thresholds – 2025 The table below provides the updated Intrastat reporting thresholds for 2025 valid as of 30th January 2025. Country Currency Arrivals Dispatches Austria EUR […]
Cyprus – 0% VAT Rate for basic food and women’s hygiene products will not be further extended after 30th September 2024
Cypriot Council of Ministers decided that the 0% VAT Rate on basic food and women’s hygiene products will not be further extended and will end on 30 […]
Creating a business case for VAT transformation
“Our latest podcast episode is all about creating a business case for VAT transformation. Together with Marius Kiczan from heyVAT, we delve into the topic in the […]
Poland – Proposal to extend 0% VAT rate on food until 30th June 2024.
The Polish Deputy Finance Minister has submitted a bill proposing that the 0% VAT rate on food be extended until 30th June 2024. The 0% VAT rate […]
Netherlands – Increase in interest rate charged on late payment of VAT
Netherlands – Increase in interest rate charged on late payment of VAT With effect from 1st July 2023, the Dutch VAT authorities will increase the interest rate […]
VIDA – Public consultation – Meridian Podcast Series
Following the public consultation feedback on VIDA from large business, industry groups, tax advisors & associations, the EU commission are set to make some changes to the […]
Meridian wins innovation award for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Meridian, recent SAP UKI Partner Solution Adoption Centre BTP innovation award winners, share the enhanced business outcomes they have delivered for customers by developing a functionally rich […]
EU VAT trends March 2023
Belgium: Reduced VAT rate of 6% to apply to electricity and gas on a permanent basis In March 2022 Belgium introduced a temporary reduction of VAT from […]
Meridian wins innovation award for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Meridian, recent SAP UKI Partner Solution Adoption Centre BTP innovation award winners, share the enhanced business outcomes they have delivered for customers by developing a functionally rich […]
Electronic Determination for Tax Authorities: A New Era for Tax and VAT returns
The manner in which businesses and tax authorities interact is changing. There is an increasing global trend of taxation authorities seeking to collect information from businesses’ ERP […]
VAT determination : Native, Add-on or Tax Engine?
The tax function in today’s multinational business is subject to constant change whether it be legislative or company re-organisation, geographic expansion, mergers & acquisitions, new business units, […]