On January 14, the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate released a summary explanation outlining VAT filing requirements for the small business regime. The guidance specifies that returns must be filed electronically via the online portal and due by the 25th of the month following the tax period in which VAT obligations arose or services were supplied in another EU member state. It also confirms that small business regime taxpayers in other EU member states must comply with the same electronic filing requirement.
They must file and pay VAT returns by the 25th of the month after the tax period in which the VAT obligation arose or services were supplied in another EU member state.
VAT returns must be filed electronically via the online portal.
Yes, small business regime taxpayers in other EU member states must also file VAT returns electronically through the online portal.
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SteelRadar · about 3 hours ago
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VatCalc · about 3 hours ago
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VATCalc · about 3 hours ago
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GazetaPrawna · about 15 hours ago
The Polish Ministry of Finance confirms that the mandatory KSeF e‑invoicing system will start as scheduled, with no delays. The system will be operational from 1 Feb 2026 for high‑turnover advertisers, from 1 Apr 2026 for other taxpayers (excluding those with monthly sales ≤10 000 PLN), and from 1 Jan 2027 for those with lower sales. No penalties will apply until 1 Jan 2027, after which non‑compliance will be penalised.
Fintua · about 18 hours ago
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