Grenada will introduce a 10% VAT on digital services supplied by non‑resident platforms, SaaS, streaming, cloud computing, e‑learning and online advertising, effective 2027. The law includes a deemed‑supplier regime for electronic marketplaces, a B2B reverse charge, and requires B2C non‑resident suppliers to register and charge VAT. A six‑month transition period is expected after approval, with no current implementation date.
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Key Takeaways
A 10% VAT rate will apply to digital services such as streaming, online advertising, cloud computing, SaaS, and e‑learning platforms.
The deemed supplier regime takes effect in 2027, making marketplaces that control key transaction elements liable for VAT.
Local VAT-registered businesses must account for VAT on imported digital services under a reverse charge mechanism starting 2027.
Non-resident suppliers must register and charge VAT in Grenada from 2027; they can opt for a simplified regime without input tax recovery or a standard registration for full deductions.
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Read the full article at VatCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 2 May 2026. The original source is VatCalc.
