The Court of Justice of the EU ruled that year‑end transfer‑pricing adjustments that increase profits to align with the arm’s‑length principle may be considered VAT‑eligible if the services and payment terms were agreed in advance. Documentation for input‑VAT deduction remains necessary and proportionate, but taxpayers need not prove economic necessity of the services. The ruling clarifies that VAT applies only where a clearly identifiable service is provided for remuneration, providing legal certainty across Member States.
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LinkedIn · 28 days ago
Circular 807-1, issued in October 2025, removed the ability for Luxembourg resident employees in taxable rental car policies to reduce the taxable base for business mileage, potentially increasing VAT costs for those with significant professional travel. The change also raises operational questions about the backdating of adjustments and filing corrections, and highlights challenges for cross‑border employees. Companies may need to rethink their car policies in light of these developments.
TaxAtHand · about 1 month ago
The article outlines e-invoicing considerations for businesses operating in Luxembourg and across the EU. It highlights the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements that companies need to address when implementing electronic invoicing solutions.
EY Luxembourg · about 2 months ago
EY Luxembourg outlines strategies for managing VAT exposure in intragroup transactions, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation, transfer pricing alignment, and compliance with reverse-charge mechanisms. The article serves as a practical guide for multinational entities operating within the EU to reduce audit risk and ensure correct VAT treatment across group entities.
Shared Services Link · about 12 hours ago
Irish Revenue has clarified the implementation schedule and scope for the B2B e‑invoicing and real‑time reporting regime under the ViDA reforms. The phased rollout begins in November 2028 for large corporates, expands to all VAT‑registered businesses in intra‑EU trade by November 2029, and covers all cross‑border B2B transactions from July 2030. Large corporates must issue structured e‑invoices and report key data, while all VAT‑registered businesses must be technically capable of receiving structured e‑invoices.
Crowe Poland · about 17 hours ago
On 11 February 2026, the EU General Court ruled that Polish VAT deduction rules are inconsistent with EU law, allowing businesses to deduct VAT in the month the transaction occurred if the invoice is received before the filing deadline. The decision invalidates the practice of postponing deductions to the next settlement period and is binding on Polish tax authorities, potentially improving liquidity for taxpayers. The ruling may prompt amendments to national regulations.
EY Global Tax News · about 17 hours ago
Ireland’s Revenue has clarified that large corporates managed by its Large Corporates Division will be required to adopt e‑invoicing from 1 November 2028, while financial services firms will not be in scope for Phase One but must still receive e‑invoices from that date, with full implementation starting in November 2029. The move aligns with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age initiative and will be followed by real‑time VAT reporting.