When does the new VAT registration threshold take effect in Moldova?

It takes effect on 1 March 2026.

What is the new VAT registration threshold in Moldova?

The threshold is 1.7 million lei.

Which legislative body approved the threshold increase?

The Moldovan Parliament approved it in the second reading of the draft law.

What is the purpose of raising the threshold?

To reduce administrative burden on entrepreneurs and improve the competitiveness of microenterprises.

Fewer companies required to pay VAT: VAT registration threshold raised to 1.7 million lei

VAT payers want to raise the threshold

Logos Press · 3 months ago

Moldova’s legislature has amended the Tax Code to raise the VAT registration threshold to 3.2 million lei, a move that the Ministry of Finance only partially supports by proposing 1.7 million lei. The current threshold, effective 1 January 2026, stands at 1.5 million lei, and the EU directive caps the limit at 85 000 € or its equivalent.

Germany Publishes Updates to the Peppol and ZUGFeRD Standards

Comarch · about 2 hours ago

Germany has released new versions of its e‑invoicing standards, including Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD, to improve cross‑border interoperability and simplify implementation. The updates introduce a Central Settlement (ZR) framework, gross invoice processing for specific sectors, and updated reference templates for various transaction types.

Italy widens 2% AgCom levy to digital and platform revenues

VatCalc · about 9 hours ago

Italy's 2026 Budget Law introduces a 2% AgCom contribution on Italian‑sourced digital, media and platform revenues, effective March 2026. The levy applies to both Italian and non‑Italian entities, with per‑mille rates ranging from 0.05% to 0.2% across activity categories and a €100 de‑minimis threshold. Filing is required via AgCom's electronic portal, with penalties up to €130,000 for non‑compliance.

Putin signs decree letting importers defer VAT payments for up to 3 months

Meduza · about 14 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree launching a pilot program that allows importers to defer VAT payments by up to three months, interest‑free. The program applies only to goods imported from outside the Eurasian Economic Union and is available to companies meeting specific eligibility criteria. It will run until June 30, 2027.

Implementing eInvoicing: Lessons from Real-World Rollouts

Fintua · 1 day ago

The article outlines practical lessons for businesses preparing for e‑invoicing mandates across Europe, highlighting the Belgian experience with the Peppol network, Poland’s KSeF system, and the importance of early stakeholder alignment, data quality, and automation. It stresses that compliance deadlines are tight, with Belgium’s mandate taking effect in December 2025 and a March 2026 compliance check revealing 17 % non‑compliance.

Poland eyes temporary zero VAT on domestic food

VatCalc · 3 days ago

Poland’s parliament is reviewing a draft bill to temporarily zero‑rate domestic food items, excluding imports, from 1 April to 31 December 2026. The proposal would reduce the current 5 % VAT on a defined list of staple foods to 0 %, mirroring earlier COVID‑era cuts. Imported food would not benefit from the relief.