Brazil: From 1 August 2026, electronic fiscal documents must carry CBS and IBS tax information, requiring updates to layouts, validation rules, ERP logic and reporting. The update also moves towards national NFS-e standardisation, reducing municipal fragmentation for service invoices.

Poland: Invoices issued and received outside the Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) still allow VAT deduction for VAT-registered taxpayers. The obligation to issue structured invoices via KSeF began on 1 February 2026, expanded to additional groups on 1 April 2026, and will apply to all VAT taxpayers from 1 January 2027.

Philippines' VAT refund rules have evolved significantly since 1987, with recent changes under the Create More Act affecting zero-rated taxpayers. The Supreme Court clarified processing periods and documentation requirements in December 2025, tightening the 90+30 day rule.

France: The Administrative Court of Appeal of Paris has ruled that input VAT cannot be deducted for pre-incorporation acquisitions unless the transaction is clearly linked to the future company. The decision underscores the need for consistent documentation and evidence that the purchase was made on behalf of the company before incorporation.

Philippines Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of VAT refund law for foreign tourists, confirming the policy as a valid tourism incentive.

California has amended its Revenue and Taxation Code under Senate Bill 122 to impose sales and use tax on digital products and services from 1 January 2027. The tax rate is 7.25% plus local rates, and providers must register once they exceed economic or physical nexus thresholds of USD 500,000 or have a physical presence.

Belgium has approved a preliminary draft law to amend the VAT Code, partially transposing the EU’s ViDA Directive. The measure focuses on Pillar 2 - Platform Economy and Pillar 3 - Single VAT Registration, with application dates of 1 January 2027 and 1 July 2029. Businesses should anticipate further legislation for digital reporting and e-invoicing ahead of the 2030 deadline.

Romania's 2026 e-invoicing law changes B2C reporting rules, exempting suppliers from reporting when customers lack a tax ID. From 1 July 2026, suppliers may use a 13-zero code for non-TIN customers. Penalties of 15% apply if retailers fail to issue e-invoices when customers provide a firm TIN.

Philippines Supreme Court upholds law allowing VAT refunds for foreign tourists on purchases of at least P3,000, valid for goods taken out within 60 days.

Moldova is consulting on major VAT reforms to align with EU standards, including extending the 20% rate and broadening the tax base. Key changes cover rate adjustments, registration thresholds, deregistration rules, and a new general right to reclaim input VAT from 1 January 2027.

Portugal has approved an amendment to clarify the application of the reduced 6% VAT rate to urban rehabilitation projects, regardless of an approved urban rehabilitation operation. The change, which is retroactive to 2008, will bring legal certainty to builders and developers and is expected to recover millions of euros in VAT.

Philippines: The article outlines how VAT refund rules have evolved since 1987, detailing changes in claim periods, documentation, and appeal procedures.

Bangladesh has introduced quarterly VAT filing, allowing businesses to file returns every three months instead of monthly, as per the Finance Act 2026. The change offers relief to firms but raises concerns about potential cash-flow pressure on the government’s revenue collection.

Bangladesh allows businesses to file VAT returns quarterly instead of monthly, easing compliance but raising concerns over revenue timing.

EU: The European Commission has amended the Union Customs Code Implementing Act to allow electronic certificates of origin in ELAN, effective 1 July 2026. The changes also introduce Article 59a for goods from the United States, requiring proof of direct transport or non-alteration.