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Electronic invoicing in France

An electronic invoice is issued and received in electronic format. It implies the use of a system that guarantees its authenticity, its readability and the…

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Excise duties in France, what is it?

Excise duties are indirect taxes on the purchase of certain products such as alcohol and alcoholic beverages. They are calculated by applying a price according…

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France makes marketplaces responsible for the payment of VAT due by their sellers

France has adopted the new anti-fraud law which introduces, among other things, a responsibility for e-commerce platforms in the field of VAT.

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Italy moves to electronic invoicing in 2019

We were talking about it early 2018, electronic billing in Italy becomes mandatory. Indeed, from 1 January 2019, e-invoicing will be mandatory for any B2B…

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HMRC – Partnership pack: preparing for a ‘no deal’ EU Exit

Following the European Commission’s Brexit VAT notice, the UK tax administration has in turn published a guide on 22 October 2018, titled “Partnership pack: preparing…

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Fiscal representation in Canada

Do you want to target new markets in Canada? Tax representation may be the service you need. The world’s tenth largest economy, Canada enjoys a…

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European services declaration

Is your company liable for VAT and does it provide services in the European Union? You are therefore subject to the European declaration of services…

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Posting of workers: the new measures of the law “Avenir professionnel”in France

The new law Avenir professionnel which passed 5 September 2018, brings changes for the posting of employees. It strengthens the sanctions against posting fraud but…

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A new free trade agreement : the USMCA replaces the NAFTA

After several months of negotiations, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been agreed on and should be signed soon. Valid for 16 years, with the possibility…

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Posting of workers in the event sectors

An employer may send one or more employees to another Member State of the European Union for a limited period. Find out what are the…

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Withholding tax system: how should foreign companies do?

The withholding tax will come into effect in France on January 1, 2019. Employees who are french resident will have their income tax deducted directly…

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Benefit from the new USMCA to grow your business

Canada benefits from two major trade agreements that facilitate international business development: the USMCA (United States—Mexico—Canada trade agreement, or AEUMC) and the CETA (Comprehensive Economic…

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How to register for GST (Goods and services Tax) in Australia ?

Goods and services tax, which is known as GST,  is a tax based in Australia representing 10% on most goods; services and other items sold…

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The instant declaration system in Spain (SII)

Since 1st July 2017, Spanish authorities have introduced a new system for the management of VAT returns called “Subministrament Immediat d’Infomación” (SII).

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Why does a foreign company need a tax agent or a tax representative?

When a company wishes to establish itself in an EU member state, it has the choice between the tax representative and the tax agent if…

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The European Commission invites companies to prepare for a “hard Brexit”

On 11 September 2018, the European Commission issued a notice in which it states that because of the great uncertainties about the content of an…

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Posting of workers to Canada and the United States

A company may post workers for a temporary mission to a country other than the one in which it is established. A posted worker is…

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VAT fraud: deductibility does not depend on your good faith

In a judgment of 27 June 2018, the CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) considered that in order to deny an enterprise the…

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What are your obligations to post your employees in Italy?

As an employer not established in Italy, when you send an employee to Italy for a temporary assignment, you do posting work in Italy.

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Duty: clearance certificate for subcontractors

When a company posts an employee to France, it has administrative duties to perform. Among its duties, is the duty of getting the clearance certificate…

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Why do you need to have a VAT number in the country where you post workers ?

As a reminder, an employer performing a secondment of its employees must declare it to the labor administration of the place where the service begins.

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What is a customs regime ? Focus on customs regime 42

There are different customs procedures that allow companies to import and export to other countries without difficulty. Customs procedure 42 is the most common customs…

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Posting of workers and controls, how to manage?

In France, as in many European countries, the posting of workers is highly regulated, and if you are an employer and second employees in another…

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Brexit: tax and customs consequences

Brexit has changed the way exchanges are done between the UK and the EU. Here are the main changes. What is Brexit? January 31, 2020…

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The One-Stop-Shop: Unique portal for VAT

It is a transitional 25-year regime that will soon give way to measures significantly changing the rules on VAT. On 25 May 2018, the Commission…

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Pay attention to traffic restrictions in France. Think about your anti-pollution sticker

The anti-pollution sticker aims to limit pollution in large cities. It classifies vehicles into 6 colours and levels according to their age and motorisation. Private…

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Are you eligible for the reimbursement of the Internal Consumption Tax on Energy Products (TICPE)?

The Internal Consumption Tax on Energy Products (TICPE) replaces the Internal Consumption Tax on Petroleum Products (TIPP).

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How to post workers in France and Italy for the harvest season?

The harvest season is coming and you want to hire foreign workers in France or Italy? This is obviously possible, and is called the posting…

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Invoices and deduction of VAT: ensure the conformity of the mandatory information

The establishment of an invoice by a company requires the respect of European rules. In the event of errors in the invoices issued, the right…

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Detachment of foreign employees in France: the documents to be presented during a control

A company not established in France that posts employees in France has declarative obligations, but also the obligation to keep documents to present in case…

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Employees recruitment abroad: an increasing practice

Today, companies are more developing internationally. Expanding its market becomes important, to compete and gain a worldwide reputation.

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Developing abroad: what are the possibilities?

Do you want to conquer new markets? The international development of your business requires some control of the regulatory aspects to be in compliance with…

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How to post foreign workers in Italy?

The posting of foreign employees concerns companies that send one or more employees to perform a service in another country. Several sectors of activity have…

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Incoterms, what is it ?

The “Incoterms” are set up by the International Chamber of Commerce. The term “Incoterms” means “Terms of International Trade” also translated “International Terms of Sale”….

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A better understanding of the Trade of Goods Declarations

The Trade of Goods Declaration is a mandatory declaration to be made each month to the customs service. Sanctions are provided in the event of…

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E-commerce platforms responsibility for VAT payments progresses in the EU

E-commerce platforms responsibility for VAT payments progresses will be applied in all Member States of the European Union starting from January 1, 2021. If this…

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The Internal Consumption Tax on Energy Products or TICPE

The Internal Consumption Tax on Energy Products (formerly TIPP) is a tax levied on petroleum products as well as on energy products. Note that the…

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List of VAT rates in the European Union

VAT rates fall under the framework of the VAT directive of 28th November 2006. Because VAT has not been harmonised at the European level, every year the…

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Towards the adoption of a definitive VAT system for intra-Community BtoB transactions

On 25 May 2018, the European Commission proposed a series of technical amendments aimed at introducing a definitive VAT system for intra-Community BtoB transactions. These…

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The advantages of the Community customs warehouse

Often overlooked, the Community customs warehouse regime can be of great benefit to importing companies for many reasons.

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What is the BTP Card and are you concerned?

The professional identification card for construction workers (commonly known as the “BTP Card” ) has been mandatory since March 22, 2017.

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Netherlands: tax representation with general and limited license

In the Netherlands, foreign companies may appoint a tax representative for all their administrative  processes with tax administrations. They can also benefit from the import…

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“Pan-European – Fulfilled by Amazon” – functioning and obligations

Amazon, the undisputed giant of E-commerce and preferred platform for distance selling, now offers its professional sellers the “Fulfilled by Amazon-Pan-European” service.

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Which statements must appear on invoices?

In principle, companies must issue invoices for the services and products that they provide.

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Spain – Amendments to the immediate supply of information system

The Official State Gazette has published the Royal Decree 1075/2017 of 29 December 2017 which introduces amendments to a decree published a year earlier.

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Overview of the concept of Incoterms

Commercial operations at the international level follow a particular codification. These are “Incoterms” set up by the International Chamber of Commerce. This means “terms of…

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International trade in goods in figure

Carrying out international commercial transactions requires, under certain conditions and thresholds, establishment of a Declaration of Exchange of Goods / Intrastat.

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Imports: New rules to define customs value

The customs import value, determined by the application of one of the valuation methods, follows a specific regime. Indeed, this customs determination is an essential…

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Reverse charge on imports in Portugal

THE DEFINITION OF REVERSE CHARGE OF VAT The reverse charge of VAT due on import allows companies who have opted for its application, to report…

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Upcoming tax changes in Italy

Italy is one of the major economic players in the European Union. Recently, various changes have been made to the VAT system in this country.