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Permanent establishment risk for remote teams & ecommerce: OECD rules, US/UK/EU comparison, key 2026 dates & compliance checklist.
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Master the full scope of Inter-company VAT obligations and B2C charge requirements for cross-border sales in Europe. Reverse charge, OSS, IOSS, place of supply, compliance timelines explained.
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International VAT recovery for cross-border businesses — filing deadlines, documentation requirements, and 8th/13th Directive procedures.
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EU e-invoicing rules and digital VAT reporting under ViDA explained: key mandates, formats, deadlines, and compliance changes across Europe.
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Stop EU VAT penalties. Get a practical guide on identifying, reporting, and correcting tax errors to keep your online business compliant.
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EU VAT guide for Shopify and WooCommerce sellers: OSS, IOSS, reverse charge, marketplace rules, and compliance setup for 2026.
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Elizabeth Craig

Elizabeth Craig

Tax Specialist at Lovat

Elizabeth Craig is a tax expert and article writer who makes complex tax rules easier to understand. She focuses on practical, real-world guidance for individuals and businesses—covering topics like tax planning, compliance, deductions and credits, and key filing deadlines. Through clear, step-by-step articles, Elizabeth helps readers avoid common mistakes, stay confident during tax season, and make smarter financial decisions year-round.

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Ieva Devjatovska

Tax Specialist at Lovat

Ieva Devjatovska is an Indirect Tax Specialist at Lovat, where she has been contributing her expertise since August 8, 2022. With a passion for making international tax law more accessible, Ieva analyzes global regulatory initiatives and translates complex concepts such as e-invoicing, Peppol, EPR, and VAT in the digital age into clear and practical guidance. She also creates expert content for the Lovat blog, helping businesses and taxpayers stay up to date with legislative news and practical compliance strategies. Ieva graduated from Riga Technical University in 2022 with a degree in Economics, which provided her with a strong foundation in financial systems and economic analysis, further enriching her expertise in indirect tax compliance.

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Olga Maximova

Tax Specialist at Lovat

Olga Maximova is a seasoned expert in tax compliance and digital transformation, combining deep consulting experience with technology-driven solutions for international businesses. With over two decades of working directly with financial operations and compliance strategy, she guides clients through complex global VAT and sales tax landscapes using scalable, automated systems. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Olga is a proud mom of four and a competitive golfer, balancing the demands of global tax expertise with the drive and focus she brings to the course.

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