KPMG releases its latest installment of the Taxation of the Digitalized Economy series, summarising VAT and indirect tax updates that affect digital platforms and cross‑border services. The update covers new VAT responsibilities in Chile, Significant Economic Presence rules in Côte d’Ivoire, DAC8 crypto and platform reporting progress in the EU, and emerging VAT measures for digital services in Jamaica, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Mexico and Poland. These developments are relevant for businesses relying on digital business models, platforms and data‑driven services.
The update covers Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, EU member states, Jamaica, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Mexico and Poland.
Chile has clarified VAT responsibilities for digital platforms and established VAT credit rules for imports via platforms.
Côte d’Ivoire introduced new Significant Economic Presence (SEP) rules and platform obligations for app‑based transport.
The EU and member states have made progress and are enforcing DAC8 crypto and platform reporting requirements.
Jamaica, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Mexico and Poland have emerging and enacted measures on VAT for digital services, platform reporting and e‑intermediary rules.
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Bloomberg Tax · about 1 month ago
The Chilean Internal Revenue Service issued Letter No. 285 on Feb. 4, clarifying VAT rules for the special construction company credit (CEEC) and urban housing development. The letter confirms that CEEC can be requested at 32.5% or 16.25% if the development is related to housing, and that construction of social housing under state subsidies is not treated as a general construction contract aimed at housing.
VatCalc · about 1 month ago
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) will shift VAT collection from non‑resident sellers to Chilean financial institutions starting 1 June 2026, imposing a 19 % withholding rate on eligible transactions. The first list of non‑compliant digital VAT taxpayers will be published 15 June 2026, with financial institutions required to file monthly Form 29 and a semiannual report by the last business day of February 2027.
Edicom Group · about 2 months ago
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued new resolutions in 2025 that expand electronic invoicing obligations. The updates require digital platform operators to verify seller registrations, mandate electronic receipts for all in‑person sales, and introduce a Delivery Note Registry with detailed transport information. Electronic invoicing has been mandatory since February 1 2018, and the SII continues to enforce validation and acceptance timelines.
Bloomberg Tax · 2 months ago
Chile's tax authority issued Letter No. 24 on Jan. 7 clarifying that VAT payers receiving taxable services from nonresident providers must issue purchase invoices and pay VAT. The letter also requires retroactive invoicing if invoices are not issued in the same tax period as the remuneration. These guidance rules affect Chilean businesses dealing with foreign service providers.
Basware · about 5 hours ago
Basware’s latest blog post outlines ten key performance indicators that distinguish high‑performing organizations in e‑invoicing compliance. The research, based on responses from 400 finance, tax, IT, and compliance leaders, highlights challenges such as limited visibility into evolving mandates and reliance on spreadsheets, and offers practical steps for building a strategic compliance capability.
Fintua · 5 days ago
The blog post summarizes a session at ELEVATE 2026, emphasizing that VAT automation is now essential for global operations. It outlines practical steps—data stabilization, standardization, pilot automation, and continuous optimization—and highlights the role of co‑sourcing and AI in elevating tax teams from operators to strategic advisors.
