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.
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BTW Jurisprudentie · 5 months ago
The Court of Justice ruled that virtual currency used only within an online video game is not exempt under Article 135(1)(e) of the EU VAT Directive and is not a voucher under Article 30 bis. Consequently, such transactions are taxable electronic services, with VAT calculated on the full sale price. The decision clarifies that the exemption applies only to virtual currencies accepted as an alternative to legal tender and used solely as a payment instrument.
Law360 · 5 months ago
The EU's top court ruled that proceeds from trading virtual gold in online video games are subject to VAT, overturning any exemption. The decision supports Lithuania's efforts to collect tax on digital goods and has implications for VAT treatment of virtual goods across the EU.
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SoftCo · about 2 hours ago
France confirms the e-invoicing mandate will take effect on 1 September 2026. The soft-penalty window has been extended to 31 December 2026, and transitional guidance was issued on 11 July 2026 to assist late-compliant businesses.
Marosa · about 7 hours ago
The EU and several member states have announced new VAT and e-invoicing rules for 2026. Key changes include temporary UK VAT rates, Latvia’s reduced food rate, and Slovakia’s e-invoicing mandate start date.
Avalara · about 12 hours ago
France's e-invoicing mandate will roll out on 1 September 2026, requiring all businesses to receive compliant e-invoices and larger firms to issue them. The mandate also mandates structured formats such as Factur-X, UBL and CII, and requires use of state-registered approved platforms.
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Key Takeaways
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.
Primary source
Read the full article at Bloomberg TaxThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Lithuania. The original source is Bloomberg Tax.
