VAT registration and Software improvements

• Added a new inventory section to Tax Settings to help businesses manage tax records more effectively.
• Updated the data download system from Shopify, nowthe rate will be taken for each product – making it easier to align product tax data with accurate VAT registration details.
• This update also improves transparency for accountants and compliance teams when handling cross-border filings.
• Fixed errors in the integration of QuickBooks, Xero, ZohoBooks, which supports consistent reporting and smoother workflows for companies managing their VAT registrations efficiently.

How VAT registration supports cross-border compliance

Expanding into new markets means dealing with local tax rules, and proper VAT registration is the first step to staying compliant. It helps businesses collect the right tax and avoid penalties when selling abroad.

With correct VAT registration, companies can also make reporting easier and use regimes like IOSS or OSS. For growing brands, timely VAT registrations are not just a rule – they’re a way to trade confidently across borders.

EPR Registration and packaging changes from 2026

5 Major EU EPR registration and packaging changes from 2026 provides a new rules for packaging EPR registration in 2026. This includes fulfillment service providers under updated EPR reporting requirements, marketplace control measures, a harmonized dataset for EPR reporting packaging data, authorized representatives update, and invoice requirements.

Find out how to manage these updates, appoint a responsible person, and ensure you meet every EPR-registered obligation before the changes take effect.

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New EPR reporting guides for France and Germany

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France EPR reporting guides for France with EPR Single-Use Sanitary Textiles Get ready to have full EPR reporting compliance in place before deadlines.

Germany EPR Single-Use Plastics – check what products are covered in Germany and how EPR reports will affect producer responsibility schemes.

E-Invoicing Poland new implementation date

Poland E-Invoicing: Parliament approved legalisation of e-invoices for Poland from February 1, 2026. E-Invoicing will be mandatory for businesses with annual sales exceeding 200 million Polish zloty (approximately $54 million).
From April 1, 2026, the obligation will extend to smaller businesses, which will be required to use the government-run E-Invoicing clearing system. Businesses whose verified monthly revenue does not exceed 10,000 Polish zloty will be allowed to switch to electronic invoicing by December 31, 2026.
Take action now with LOVAT software to prepare your E-Invoicing processes and maintain smooth VAT registration records.

Changes to IOSS/OSS registration

Starting July 1, 2028, the EU will significantly overhaul IOSS rules for low-value goods. Here’s what you need to know:

• The €150 low-value goods exemption will be removed.
• All imported B2C goods (except excise goods) must now be declared via IOSS. In many cases, this will require OSS registration to simplify cross-border VAT reporting.
• Suppliers and marketplaces who skip IOSS will be directly liable for import VAT in the destination member state.
• Non-EU businesses without IOSS registration must appoint a tax representative (or intermediary).
• The fallback “special arrangements” for postal and express operators will be eliminated.

On top of this, Member States may apply a €2 Customs Handling Fee for low-value parcels to cover administrative costs. These changes mean early OSS registrations can help avoid last-minute compliance issues.

Why early OSS registration matters for online sellers

For online sellers expanding across Europe, early OSS registration saves time and reduces the risk of errors. It lets businesses report VAT for multiple countries in a single filing, instead of registering in each member state separately.

Starting OSS registration ahead of deadlines also helps avoid last-minute issues. Many companies find that preparing their OSS registrations early keeps operations smooth and ensures they stay compliant as sales grow. Get a fee quote for OSS registration with LOVAT here

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