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Everything you should know about EPR:Oregon's recycling law
Picture a world where the companies that make your plastic bottles, paper bags, and takeout containers pay for the disposal of wha...
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax Update: Crucial Changes Coming May 2025
Executive Summary The UK's Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) will change in May 2025 to include chemically recycled plastic in the recyc...
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EPR Packaging Thresholds
This table provides an overview of all the EPR packaging thresholds by country that require companies to register under Extended P...
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Lovat Newsletter – May 2025
Product Update Xero integration is now available for both L tax and L invoice apps: Send invoices from Xero directly to Peppol via...
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B2G e-invoicing: essential guide for 2025
What is B2G e-invoicing? B2G (Business-to-Government) e-invoicing represents the electronic exchange of invoices between businesse...
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Lovat Newsletter – April 2025
Product Update L- Invoice Module Added:  We’ve launched a new app for creating and sending electronic invoices via the Peppol netw...
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5 steps to seamless e-invoicing implementation
Implementing e-invoicing solutions can significantly enhance the efficiency and compliance of your business's financial operations...
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Packaging labeling in France: 2025 updates & Triman logo rules
Since 2015, France has led the way in sustainable packaging labeling, introducing the Triman logo as a symbol to guide consumers o...
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E-Invoicing Compliance in 2025: What to Expect?
As the global economy accelerates its shift toward digitalization, e-invoicing solutions have become a cornerstone of modern finan...
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Lovat Newsletter – March 2025
E-invoicing News Tax credit available for e-invoicing implementation in the Dominican Republic: Businesses in the Dominican R...
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GPSR compliance: new EU product safety rules
The European Union's product safety landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the General Prod...
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Lovat Newsletter – February 2025
E-invoicing News UK Government Launches 12-Week E-Invoicing Consultation: The UK started a 12-week consultation on e-invoicing. I...
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Packaging labeling in Portugal
Packaging labelling in Portugal, like in most of the European market, is crucial because it provides consumers with essential info...
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EU Battery Regulation
The EU Battery Regulation (Regulation 2023/1542) aims to create harmonized legislation on the sustainability and safety of batteri...
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Northern Ireland – Labelling Requirements
The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union has significantly impacted trade regulations, particularly for goods moving...
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Digital Services Tax (DST) and its global implementation
The Digital Services Tax (DST) is a fiscal mechanism introduced by many countries to address the taxation gap created by the digit...
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E-Invoicing vs E-Billing: Decoding the Difference
In today's increasingly digital world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Two...
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Lovat Newsletter – January 2025
DAC7 reporting for Marketplaces and Facilitators Platform operators must submit their first DAC7 reports by 31 January 2025, cove...
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W-8BEN vs W-9: Key Tax Forms Explained for Cross-Border Business
Businesses rely on Forms W-8BEN and W-9 to ensure tax compliance and determine whether income recipients are U.S. residents or non...
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What Is E-Invoicing and Why Does Your Business Need It?
E-invoicing, or electronic invoicing, refers to the process of exchanging invoices electronically between businesses. Instead of t...
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EPR for EEE: A Complete Guide to Compliance and Recycling
What is EPR? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy principle that makes producers financially and/or o...
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2025 sales tax holidays
Sales Tax Holidays 2025 in the USA In 2025, sales tax holidays remain a popular way for U.S. states to offer temporary tax relief ...
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E-invoicing in Germany
E-invoicing, or electronic invoicing, is the process of sending and receiving invoices electronically rather than through traditio...
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Sales Tax on Property and Equipment Rentals
Sales tax is a fee added to the price of goods and services at the time of purchase. While typically applied to retail items, it c...
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E-invoicing in Saudi Arabia
Introduction What is E-invoicing in Saudi Arabia? Electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is the process of creating, issuing, and stor...
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Differences between Sales Tax and VAT
In the US, sales tax and VAT (value added tax) have a few key differences that can cause confusion for international companies ent...
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General sales tax registration and collection requirements in the US
Marketplace Approaches to Sales Tax: A Comparative Analysis One of the most significant trends in US state sales tax laws is the e...
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Lovat Newsletter – December 2024
Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year! 🎄 As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank you for being part of the Lovat community. Wishing...
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7 things about EU VAT scheme for small businesses
Starting January 1, 2025, the European Union is introducing a new VAT scheme for small businesses. This scheme is designed to simp...
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VAT treatment in the transfer of companies in the EU
Business Transfer Situations: TOGC and VAT Implications A business transfer situation arises, for example, when an Amazon account ...
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What is a VAT number?
VAT  – Value-added tax is a consumption tax charged on the value added of goods and services as they move through the supply chain...
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Analysis of Digital Services Tax (DST) in Tanzania
The global landscape of Digital Services Tax (DST) systems showcases the varied approaches governments have adopted to address rev...
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Lovat Newsletter – November 2024
Upcoming GPSR deadline: Is your product ready for the EU? The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) introduces stricter require...
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Key features and exemptions of clothing sales taxation in the US
When selling clothing and accessories in the U.S., businesses need to be aware of sales tax regulations and registration requireme...
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Sales tax license: What is it and does your business need one?
In many states, sales tax registration includes obtaining a sales tax license. This document represents authorization to collect s...
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Importing goods EU: basic VAT declaration requirements explained
A company that imports goods for commercial purposes can deduct Import VAT on its VAT declaration. In order to do so, it is necess...
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Marketplace reporting obligations – USA
Platforms facilitating sales of goods or services in the US market need to send every year an information report about income sell...
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August 2021 Product Updates
See the summary of changes that were held below: Fixes EU distant sales threshold has been in force since 1 July 2021. The new th...
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Lovat to join Singapore Techscaler programme
October 15, 2024, Edinburgh — Lovat, a leader in innovative tax management solutions for e-commerce, is excited to announce its pa...
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How to Verify a Company's VAT Registration Status
For B2B cross-border sales in the European Union, it is important to understand if your buyer is registered for VAT.  It is import...
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Physical nexus for Amazon sellers
Storing goods across various states through FBA can complicate sales tax obligations for Amazon sellers. This article explores the...
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New Lovat Partner Platform: Simplified Compliance and Growth for Partners
Lovat, a leading provider of tax compliance solutions, has revamped its Lovat Partner program, offering partners easier access to ...
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Lovat launches integration with Xero
Edinburgh, June 11, 2024 – Lovat, a leading provider of automated tax compliance solutions, today announced a strategic integratio...
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Lovat Introduces DAC7 Reporting for Online Marketplaces
Lovat Empowers Marketplaces with Automated DAC7 Reporting, Simplifying EU Compliance Edinburgh, May 02, 2024 – Lovat, today announ...
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Lovat Integration with Stripe
Edinburgh, July 02, 2024 – Lovat, a pioneer in online tax compliance solutions, has unveiled its strategic integration with Stripe...
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Lovat AI for extraction of tax data
Edinburgh, June 04, 2024 –Lovat, a leading innovator in e-commerce solutions for tax compliance, today announced significant advan...
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June 2023 Product Update
LOVAT’s Enhanced Integration with PayPal We’re thrilled to announce an update to LOVAT’s integration with PayPal, implemented in J...
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June 2021 Product Updates
See the summary of changes that were held below: Fixes We have updated The German year 2020 VAT return  with Corona non – standar...
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July 2021 Product Updates
See the summary of changes that were held below: Fixes New Europe distant sales thresholds are available since 1. July 2021. Old ...
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Lovat launches new multi-currency support to make tax filing
Edinburgh, May 24, 2024 – Lovat, a leading provider of tax filing software for e-commerce businesses, today announced the launch o...
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July 2023 Product Update
We are excited to announce that we have updated our product in July 2023 with some new features and improvements. Here are some of...
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EPR thresholds by country
As waste directives came into force in Europe countries implemented local legislation for regulating waste turnover. This mainly c...
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EPR in France (toys)
Who is considered by law to be a producer and/or marketer of toys? Are considered as producer and/or marketer of toys,  “all natur...
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Packaging labeling requirements in Spain
Why is it necessary to label goods with a recycling symbol? Correctly sorting packaging waste in the home is crucial for recycling...
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EPR in France (Textiles)
According to Article L541-10 of the French Circular Economy Law, you are considered a producer if you are generating waste in Fran...
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Canada Marketplace facilitator tax rules
Canada implemented marketplace legislation on the Federal level and on the provincial level. Canada consists of several provinces ...
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States with no sales tax: What you need to know
The sales tax affects different aspects of the United States economy. The amount of sales tax affects price formation, dictating b...
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Types of 1099 forms and their uses explained
The IRS uses a series of forms known as 1099s to report various income types not received through traditional employment. These fo...
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Basic rules about EU VAT for e-commerce sellers
If you’re an e-commerce seller and you’re confused about your VAT obligations in Europe, don’t worry. Here’s what you need to know...
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The VAT threshold for micro-enterprise in the EU
Changes to the European Union (EU) VAT rules were introduced in 2019. There is a registration threshold of 10,000 Euro for supplie...
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Pricing strategy – consider the factor of VAT
The difference in VAT rates between nations is one of the most significant things you should consider when you expand your busines...
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6 critical mistakes in VAT calculation on crossborder sales
62 countries around the world use the VAT destination principle for e-commerce companies. Such companies must pay VAT\GST\IVA in e...
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5 tips for expanding your digital business to new market
There are few things to consider before you expand into the overseas market. Here are some tips for preparation and internal evalu...
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The guideline for VAT compliance
Since 2015, countries have applied new rules for e-commerce and transborder trade, and those who trade online are obligated to pay...
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10 tips UK-EU e-commerce post-Brexit
As the transition period for Brexit ended on 31st December 2020. Here are some tips for you to take into account: For companies lo...
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How will the changes of 2021 affect Marketplaces?
There are two main stages of the 2021 Online Marketplace (OMP) changes: The first one –  1 st of January 2021 – is the end of the...
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Guide for importing of goods to the UK from 2021
As you already know, big changes await e-commerce businesses that plan to work in the UK. The first thing is Customs. To be able t...
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New UK rules for marketplace sellers
From 1st January, tax rules for Amazon sellers who are not established in the UK change. Online marketplaces will collect and remi...
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New EU rules for e-commerce merchants in 2021
Four main changes will come into force in July 2021: The first one concerns the new OSS system – where a merchant can do VAT repor...
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VAT in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey
There are 4 regions connected with the UK  but VAT rules differ in all of them. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK but for VAT p...
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3 new types of one stop shop VAT registrations in Europe
There are three new types of registration in the EU: Union OSS Non-union OSS IOSS The schemes are optional. You are not obliged ...
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Import with IOSS number, customs formalities
When a company receives an IOSS number it is only the first step to avoid a delay at the EU border. It is not enough to fill inter...
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Canada new GST rules for marketplaces
That seems that 2021 is to be remembered by online marketplaces. More and more countries introduce new tax rules for OMPs. And Can...
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6 new VAT laws to ensure compliance in 2021
Marketplaces become deemed suppliers when facilitating sales in the EU, UK, Canada, New Zealand, US, Norway. EU: Distance sales th...
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To invoice or not to invoice that is the question
From 1st of July, new VAT changes came into force in the EU. These Reforms changed the VAT compliance profile for all e-commerce s...
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One-Stop Shop – EU VAT changes for e-sellers
General overview Distance sales threshold was replaced by EU-wide 10K threshold for digital services and goods. That means that in...
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Retrospective tax registration
Why you may need retrospective tax registration? Sometimes sales start expanding to new markets. Especially with these remote time...
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US Sales tax basics for sellers who want to sell to the US
The first thing you need to realize is that in terms of consumption taxes, the US states differ significantly from state to state....
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US sales tax rules for online marketplaces. Who pays the tax?
The United States is one of those countries that have rules under which marketplaces are responsible for paying taxes on goods and...
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EPR: new European obligations for e-commerce sellers
The new type of reporting was introduced for online sellers who sell their products B2C. Packaging report – is the report about vo...
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Deemed supply invoices
When online marketplaces act as deemed suppliers of goods a situation arises when it is necessary to issue invoices from a merchan...
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Import to the UK and postpone import VAT
When you want to import to the UK you don’t need to pay VAT at customs and then refund it. There is a possibility to account for i...
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NFT sales, summary of global tax treatment
This article is about NFTs, which are the most common today – when an NFT is a digital code that grants the owner access to a digi...
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Margin scheme for VAT on second-hand goods
The second-hand margin scheme is one of the VAT’s accounting schemes made available to help businesses in the UK, EU, and other co...
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EPR in France (Sport and leisure goods)
On February 12, 2022, the decree of January 31, 2022, was published approving an eco-organization of the sector with extended resp...
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Sales tax fundamentals for e-commerce sellers
This article is for those who are new to sales tax, here we will explain in simple words how it works. You started your online sho...
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EPR Packaging Germany
Europe and the UK are gradually tightening their EPR compliance, registration, and reporting requirements. In 2022, we observed Ge...
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Origin vs. destination tax: impact on businesses, consumers
Are you aware of the differences between origin-based and destination-basedsales tax rates? These two types of sales tax rates sig...
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VAT Number for Non-EU Companies: Requirements
You’ve considered expanding your business into the European Union (EU) for some time. After extensive research, you realize that o...
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EIN number for non-US businesses
If you’re wondering what an EIN is, it’s a unique nine-digit number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that serves as a ...
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EPR Sweden
Update on EPR regulation in Sweden: Packaging Producer Responsibilities and Compliance Guidelines for 2023 It is important to note...
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VAT reverse charge mechanism cases for sellers and buyers
A reverse charge for sellers Supply between EU member states (EU-EU) Reverse charge is a special scheme when a buyer calculates VA...
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EPR packaging obligation in Austria: registration & reporting
New EPR obligation in Austria for packaging recycling The new Austrian packaging ordinance, which came into force on January 1, 20...
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EPR packaging obligation in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, both producers and importers are responsible for the waste from packaging materials, brought on the market. Th...
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Important updates on EPR in the Netherlands (Textiles)
Presently, the Netherlands lacks specific regulations pertaining to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles. However, ...
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Excisable goods
The procedure for collecting excise duties in the European Union has its own characteristics and rules. To successfully do busines...
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Hungary
In Hungary, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism will make producers and manufacturers responsible for the waste m...
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Spain: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
On March 31, 2022, the Spanish Parliament subsequently approved the new waste law which explains how producers ought to take finan...
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Learn how to get your VAT refund
The issue of VAT refund may come up when non-EU companies import goods to the EU and sell them via Marketplace. It arises because ...
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VAT number reactivation. Step by step
A VAT number is a unique identification number used for tax purposes and is only issued to companies and individuals that are regi...
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8 questions about resale certificate
Resale certificates let sellers buy goods from producers or wholesalers without sales tax. Typically, they buy goods for further r...
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VAT deregistration
VAT is an important aspect of a business. However, there are instances where businesses find it necessary to deactivate their VAT ...
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DAC7 – UK rules explained
The first reporting period for Platform operators in the UK is the year 2024. UK introduced DAC7 reporting one year later than EU ...
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DAC7 – the new type of registration for online marketplaces
DAC7 reporting deadlines postponed Some countries have announced extensions for the first reporting deadline, which was originally...
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Understanding Autopilot mode vs. Autosubmit service
Lovat simplifies tax management for sellers, but you might come across terms like “autopilot” and “auto-submit” and wonder what th...
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Extended producer responsibility in United States
Over the past year, extended product responsibility has become a frequent topic of discussion in government agencies in many US st...
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B2B Digital sales in the USA: Sales and Use Tax Perspective
Sales tax There’s no state in the US where B2B digital sales are categorically exempt from sales tax. B2B sales of digital product...
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5 things to know for a transit from one tax service to another
Sometimes you need to change one tax reporting provider to another. You may be dissatisfied with the quality of services or the su...
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New rules on packaging labeling in France
In 2015, France implemented regulations for using the Triman mark «sign that indicates that the packaging should be recycled and i...
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Backdate VAT registration and where is it possible?
VAT registration is an essential aspect of any business that conducts commercial activities. One interesting and often misundersto...
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EU VAT in the Digital Age Reform
The European Union introduced a big reform on digitalization of VAT across the EU. The main aim of this reform is to have all VAT ...
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6 main requirements to be ready for GPSR
EU introduced new safety requirements for all non-food products placed in the European Market. This will influence all e-commerce ...
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New EPR Obligations for Online Platforms in Austria
Austria has implemented new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for online platforms and their partners who sell in...
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Reverse charge invoice for a buyer: 4 steps to be compliant
This article is for a business that receives an invoice with the note “reverse charge”. Because in such a situation obligation to ...
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Lovat Newsletter – July 2024
E-invoicing In August 2024, Lovat is going to launch a new e-invoicing feature for France. Please read more about the timeline for...
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Lovat Newsletter – June 2024
New Labeling Rules in France This update informs about new regulations in France requiring the Triman symbol and recycling instruc...
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Lovat Newsletter – May 2024
Currency choice for tax return Now you can effortlessly select the convenient currency for your tax returns on the Lovat platform....
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Lovat Newsletter – April 2024
For merchants New EPR rules in the US 14 US states considered draft EPR laws in the past year. Most will create producer responsib...
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Lovat Newsletter – March 2024
News North Macedonia: Starting from January 1, 2024, the North Macedonian Ministry of Finance now imposes a VAT of 18% on digital ...
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Lovat Newsletter – February 2024
Software update The invoice feature is now available We are excited to announce that we have added a new function to our Lovat sof...
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Lovat Newsletter – January 2024
3 EPR reporting deadlines in France Jan 30, 2024This is the deadline for reporting on the collection and recycling of toys. Jan 3...
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Lovat Newsletter – December 2023
Don’t miss the EPR reporting dates. They are very soon Lots of sellers and manufacturers have already got their first EPR numbers....
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Lovat Newsletter – November 2023
VAT and GST rate changes in 2024 From January 2024, there will be several changes to VAT and GST rates in different countries. Her...
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Lovat Newsletter – October 2023
Lovat Mobile App: Tax Returns on the Go Lovat, the universal solution for VAT, sales tax, and EPR, is now available on mobile! Tha...
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Lovat Newsletter – September 2023
15% – new VAT rate on Fiji As of August 1, 2023, Fiji experienced a standard VAT rate increase from 9% to 15%. This change affecte...
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Lovat Newsletter – August 2023
Extended Deadlines and Updates France: The 5-year EPR Waste Prevention and Eco-Design plan in France has had its deadlines extende...
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Lovat Newsletter – July 2023
July 31st Deadline: Submit Your EPR Plan for France You must submit a 5-year plan for waste prevention and eco-design by July 31st...
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Lovat Newsletter – June 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, where we bring you the most exciting updates, essential information, and insightf...
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Lovat Newsletter – May 2023
This message includes information on important tax return deadlines for monthly and quarterly reporting, as well as resources on h...
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Lovat Newsletter – April 2023
The most interesting this month: Transition to a new version of the user account, 9 requirements for non-EU companies to obtain an...
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Lovat Newsletter – March 2023
The most interesting this month: The emergence of a new tool for European VAT number checks, an update to the Magento integration,...
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Lovat Newsletter – February 2023
The most interesting this month: Lovat was ranked second in “10 Best E-commerce Sales Tax Software For 2023” by Finn Bartram, Edit...
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Lovat Newsletter – January 2023
The most interesting this month: In France, the list of products covered by the EPR has expanded, while Lovat wins the Winter 2023...
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Lovat Newsletter – December 2022
The most interesting this month: in Europe, the laws on waste handling and taxation of digital platforms have been updated, and al...
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Lovat Newsletter – November 2022
The most interesting this month: the presentation of a new service from Lovat and the release of the affiliate program for our par...
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September 2021 Product Update
Welcome back to our product updates blog! Here’s a rundown of the new features and tools you can now take advantage of. New featur...
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Press release 7
Product Update 6
UK VAT 6
US Sales Tax 16
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