Delaying VAT compliance while upgrading to SAP S/4HANA exposes companies to rework, higher costs, and regulatory penalties. Early integration of VAT and e‑invoicing solutions can prevent errors, reduce audit risk, and accelerate time‑to‑value. The article warns that legacy SAP ERP systems will reach end‑of‑support in 2027, urging firms to embed compliance from day one.
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Innovate Tax · 3 days ago
EU will impose a temporary €3 customs duty per item on low-value consignments from 1 July 2026. Poland ended its fuel VAT cut on 30 June 2026. Nigeria's second wave of e-invoicing becomes mandatory from 1 July 2026.
BDO · 4 days ago
UAE: The Ministry of Finance extends the Accredited Service Provider appointment deadline to 30 October 2026 while keeping the 1 January 2027 e-invoicing go-live date. Botswana will apply VAT to remote digital services from 1 June 2026, impose reverse charge on government entities and large unregistered businesses, and require electronic fiscal devices for all registrants. Germany is consulting a change to its VAT grouping rules that would take effect from 2029, replacing automatic Organschaft with a declaration requirement.
1stopVAT · 20 days ago
OECD proposes amendments to its Model Reporting Rules for digital platforms, aiming to reduce administrative burden for gig economy and e-commerce sellers. The changes include raising the reporting threshold to EUR 3000 and removing the 30-transaction limit, with a public consultation running until 14 August 2026.
E-Invoice.app · 28 days ago
This blog explains how major ERP platforms integrate with global e‑invoicing mandates, outlining three integration patterns—native compliance modules, middleware layers, and certified access points—and five compliance models ranging from decentralised Peppol to real‑time reporting. It details the technical formats (UBL, CII, national XML/JSON), transmission channels (Peppol, government platforms, direct APIs), and country‑specific requirements for vendors such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 and NetSuite.
FlavorCloud · about 1 month ago
This FAQ explains the differences between Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) for cross‑border merchants, outlining who pays duties, the impact on customer experience, and the technical requirements for each option. It highlights that DDP offers cost certainty and faster customs clearance, while DDU can lead to refused deliveries and additional costs. The guide also details FlavorCloud’s guaranteed DDP service, which locks landed cost at checkout, and the prerequisites for product eligibility such as HS codes, country of origin, and weight.
Deptax · about 2 months ago
The May 2026 Tax & Reg Watchpoint highlights a wave of VAT reforms across Brazil, Africa, Europe, and Asia, including Brazil’s dual VAT model, new digital services taxes in Rwanda, Malawi, Botswana, and Togo, EU data‑sharing for fraud, and other cross‑border compliance changes.
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Key Takeaways
Delaying VAT compliance can lead to rework, double implementation costs, increased risk of errors, fines, and audit exposure.
Legacy SAP ERP systems will reach end‑of‑support in 2027.
Integrate VAT compliance and e‑invoicing solutions early in the upgrade, using prebuilt connectors and external compliance platforms to embed compliance logic from day one.
It reduces rework, prevents costly mistakes, accelerates time‑to‑value, and aligns commercial and project priorities.
Tax authorities worldwide are accelerating e‑invoicing, e‑reporting, and SAF‑T mandates.
Primary source
Read the full article at FintuaThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 17 February 2026. The original source is Fintua.
