Learn about the VAT rules and guidelines in Botswana for businesses with our comprehensive country guide. From VAT registration with BURS to the new remote-services VAT regulations and revised zero-rated foodstuffs list, our article covers what you need to stay compliant with Botswana tax laws.
Learn how Brazil is transitioning from ICMS, ISS, PIS/COFINS and IPI to a new dual VAT — CBS (federal) and IBS (state/municipal) — under Emenda Constitucional 132/2023 and Lei Complementar 214/2025, including CNPJ registration, the 2026-2033 transition timeline, and e-invoicing changes for NF-e/NFC-e.
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Complete guide to Germany's four tax ID numbers — Steuer-ID (IdNr), Steuernummer, USt-IdNr and W-IdNr. Formats, invoice rules, e-invoicing deadlines, and VAT registration for non-residents.
How to verify a French TVA (VAT) number using the EU VIES portal. Covers TVA format, franchise en base de TVA thresholds, VIES false negatives, autoliquidation, and OSS for digital services.
How to verify a Bosnian VAT (JIB) number using the Indirect Taxation Authority (UINO) portal. Covers JIB format, Bosnia VAT 17% rate, taxpayer/excise/customs distinctions, and compliance tips.
How to verify a Belgian VAT number using the EU VIES portal and CBE Public Search. Covers Belgian VAT format, small enterprise exemption, VAT grouping, and invoice requirements.
How to verify any EU VAT number using the EU VIES portal. Covers VIES data availability, Consultation Number audit use, countries that don't return company names, OSS registrations on VIES, and the VIES API.
How to verify a Finnish VAT number (ALV-numero) using the EU VIES portal and YTJ company registry. Covers Y-tunnus vs ALV-numero, registration threshold, reverse charge, and the 2024 VAT rate change.
How to verify a South African VAT number using the SARS eFiling VAT vendor search. Covers South Africa 15% VAT, registration thresholds, vendor category, and input tax credit requirements.
How to verify a UK VAT number using the HMRC check-VAT-number service. Covers UK VAT format, registration threshold, post-Brexit changes, Making Tax Digital, and the HMRC API.
Complete guide to Irish tax identifiers — Personal Public Service Number (PPSN), Tax Registration Number (TRN), VAT number (IE prefix), and CHY charity number. Formats, registration, and compliance for residents and foreign businesses.
Complete guide to Italy's two tax identifiers — Codice Fiscale (16-character personal TIN) and Partita IVA (11-digit VAT number). Formats, registration, verification, e-invoicing, and compliance for residents and foreign businesses.
Complete guide to Latvia's two tax identifiers — Personas kods (11-digit personal TIN) and PVN number (LV + 11 digits). Formats, formats since 2017 reform, VAT registration, e-invoicing, and compliance for residents and foreign businesses.
Complete guide to Lithuania's tax identifiers — Asmens Kodas (11-digit personal code), Juridinio asmens kodas (9-digit company code), and PVM mokėtojo kodas (LT + 9 or 12 digits VAT number). Formats, registration, verification, and compliance for residents and foreign businesses.
South Africa VAT guide - the 15% rate, the R2.3 million registration threshold SARS applies from 1 April 2026 (Rates Bill still a draft, not yet introduced in Parliament), the non-resident electronic services regime, and e-invoicing status.
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Learn about the VAT rules and guidelines in Sri Lanka for businesses with our comprehensive country guide. From TIN and VAT registration to the new digital services VAT and e-invoicing rollout, our article covers what you need to stay compliant with Sri Lankan tax laws.
Learn about the VAT rules and guidelines in Tanzania for businesses with our country guide. From TIN and VAT registration with the Tanzania Revenue Authority to the new marketplace deemed-supplier rule and EFD/VFD e-invoicing status, our article covers what you need to stay compliant with Tanzanian tax laws.
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Learn about the VAT rules and guidelines in the United Arab Emirates for businesses. From TRN registration on EmaraTax to the Peppol-based e-invoicing mandate, our guide covers what you need to stay compliant with UAE tax laws.
Learn about the VAT rules and guidelines in United Kingdom for businesses with our comprehensive country guide. From registration to filing returns, our article covers everything you need to know to stay compliant with UK tax laws.
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Learn about the VAT rules and guidelines in Zimbabwe for businesses with our country guide — the 15.5% standard rate in force from 1 January 2026, the US$25,000 registration threshold, ZIMRA TIN and VAT registration in TaRMS, FDMS fiscalisation, and the new Digital Services Withholding Tax on non-resident digital suppliers.