Maastricht Centre for Taxation has released two free, open‑access books – "VAT in a Day" and "Customs in a Day" – that provide concise introductions to the EU VAT Directive and the Union Customs Code. The publications aim to equip readers with a solid grasp of EU indirect tax law within a single day and are supported by leading Dutch universities and tax firms.

This article explains how Thailand’s VAT rules treat trade and cash discounts, highlighting that only trade discounts granted at the time of sale and without conditions can be excluded from the VAT base. It cites the Revenue Department ruling No. Kor.Kor.0702/6077 (14 Oct 2025) that requires VAT to be calculated on the full selling price for conditional discounts, and notes that no VAT credit note can be issued when a deposit is refunded.

Morrisons has lost a VAT court case, resulting in a £17 million tax bill. The ruling confirms the supermarket’s liability for unpaid VAT and underscores the importance of strict compliance for retailers. The decision may serve as a precedent for future VAT disputes in the UK.

Italy has reduced the VAT rate on works of art, collectibles and antiques to 5% from 1 July 2025, replacing the former 10% rate for imports and sales by authors. The change applies to domestic sales, imports and intra‑Community acquisitions, but is incompatible with the margin scheme for resellers. Operators must adjust invoicing, ledger practices and potentially switch between margin methods to comply with the new regime.

Slovenia has increased its Intrastat reporting thresholds for arrivals and dispatches of goods with other EU member states, effective 1 January 2026. The arrivals threshold rises from €240,000 to €300,000 per annum (statistical €4 million), while dispatches rise from €270,000 to €280,000 per annum (statistical €9 million). These changes affect larger shippers and are part of Slovenia’s annual reporting obligations for intra‑EU trade.

Serbia’s 2026 VAT amendments overhaul reporting, invoicing and timing rules, with most provisions taking effect on 1 April 2026. The changes tighten internal invoicing requirements, postpone the pre‑filled VAT return model to 2027, and expand the scope of electronic invoicing (SEF) for internal invoices. Businesses must adjust ERP systems and compliance workflows to meet the new deadlines and documentation mandates.

A Swedish Supreme Administrative Court ruling and updated Tax Agency guidance now restrict the scope of the transfer of a going concern (TOGC) exemption. The TOGC applies only when VAT would be chargeable on the asset transfer and the recipient can deduct input VAT, meaning many previously VAT‑neutral restructurings will incur VAT costs. Companies must reassess each asset’s VAT status when planning mergers or internal reorganisations.