The article explains how indirect tax compliance has evolved from a SaaS-like model to an infrastructure layer, driven by regulatory changes such as e‑invoicing mandates that embed compliance into transactional workflows. It highlights the shift toward networked operating layers, with platforms focusing on connectivity, interoperability, and real‑time regulatory interaction rather than just calculation and filing. The piece notes that regulatory velocity and mandate rollouts are now key drivers of platform selection and market dynamics.
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Innovate Tax · 2 days ago
EU will impose a temporary €3 customs duty per item on low-value consignments from 1 July 2026. Poland ended its fuel VAT cut on 30 June 2026. Nigeria's second wave of e-invoicing becomes mandatory from 1 July 2026.
BDO · 3 days ago
UAE: The Ministry of Finance extends the Accredited Service Provider appointment deadline to 30 October 2026 while keeping the 1 January 2027 e-invoicing go-live date. Botswana will apply VAT to remote digital services from 1 June 2026, impose reverse charge on government entities and large unregistered businesses, and require electronic fiscal devices for all registrants. Germany is consulting a change to its VAT grouping rules that would take effect from 2029, replacing automatic Organschaft with a declaration requirement.
1stopVAT · 19 days ago
OECD proposes amendments to its Model Reporting Rules for digital platforms, aiming to reduce administrative burden for gig economy and e-commerce sellers. The changes include raising the reporting threshold to EUR 3000 and removing the 30-transaction limit, with a public consultation running until 14 August 2026.
E-Invoice.app · 28 days ago
This blog explains how major ERP platforms integrate with global e‑invoicing mandates, outlining three integration patterns—native compliance modules, middleware layers, and certified access points—and five compliance models ranging from decentralised Peppol to real‑time reporting. It details the technical formats (UBL, CII, national XML/JSON), transmission channels (Peppol, government platforms, direct APIs), and country‑specific requirements for vendors such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 and NetSuite.
FlavorCloud · about 1 month ago
This FAQ explains the differences between Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) for cross‑border merchants, outlining who pays duties, the impact on customer experience, and the technical requirements for each option. It highlights that DDP offers cost certainty and faster customs clearance, while DDU can lead to refused deliveries and additional costs. The guide also details FlavorCloud’s guaranteed DDP service, which locks landed cost at checkout, and the prerequisites for product eligibility such as HS codes, country of origin, and weight.
Deptax · about 2 months ago
The May 2026 Tax & Reg Watchpoint highlights a wave of VAT reforms across Brazil, Africa, Europe, and Asia, including Brazil’s dual VAT model, new digital services taxes in Rwanda, Malawi, Botswana, and Togo, EU data‑sharing for fraud, and other cross‑border compliance changes.
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Key Takeaways
Indirect tax compliance is moving from a SaaS‑like model to an infrastructure layer embedded in transactional workflows, driven by e‑invoicing mandates.
They embed compliance into order‑to‑cash and procure‑to‑pay processes, making real‑time regulatory interaction part of the core.
Mandate rollouts, clearance model expansion, interoperability initiatives, and digital reporting programs are key drivers of platform selection.
Lifecycle inertia weakens as regulatory change forces architectural change, making switching events tied to mandate adoption waves.
Primary source
Read full article on LinkedIn by Erik van der HoevenThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 20 February 2026. The original source is LinkedIn Article by Erik van der Hoeven.
