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Poland’s VAT regime requires businesses to file the JPK_V7 XML report by the 25th day of the month following the billing period, with a 12% annual statutory interest on late payments. Small businesses benefit from a turnover exemption that rises from 200,000 PLN to 240,000 PLN in 2026, while refund processing times are shortened to 40 days. Penalties include a 500 PLN fine per JPK error and a 14‑day correction window.
Utah has enacted legislation extending sales and use tax to a broad range of digital products and subscription-based services effective 1 July 2026. The new rules tax payments for access to digital audio/video, streaming, gaming, e‑books, music, SaaS, and cloud‑hosted software, with a 4.7 % rate and a $100,000 remote‑seller threshold. Existing services under the Multi‑Channel Video or Audio Service Tax Act remain exempt to avoid double taxation.
Global e-Invoicing Requirements Tracker
The article outlines a compliance roadmap for UK firms expanding globally, highlighting the need to register for VAT in each jurisdiction, including Germany's €1 threshold and the EU's ViDA initiative. It details penalties for non‑registration, the adoption of PEPPOL e‑invoicing, and the launch of the Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework in 2026. UK firms are urged to map their nexus, maintain accurate digital audit trails, and integrate tax engines compatible with EU standards.
RSM Ireland’s Spring 2026 VAT newsletter highlights key updates from Irish Revenue, including a new e‑invoicing mandate for large corporates, a 9% VAT rate for qualifying apartment construction, and guidance on Relevant Contracts Tax and fraud prevention.
Brazil has introduced a dual VAT model replacing PIS, COFINS, ICMS, and ISS with CBS and IBS. Nonresident sellers must register for CBS/IBS, issue electronic invoices, and comply with split payment rules from August 2026, with CBS fully operational at 8.8% from 2027 and full implementation by 2033.