The Bailiwick Express reader letter argues that Guernsey’s proposed 3% GST will not deliver the projected £55m revenue, instead yielding a net income of only about £12.3m after costs. It highlights one‑off implementation costs of £40.9m, ongoing annual costs of £30.7m, and a £30m increase in the States Superannuation Fund liability, concluding that the claimed £50m funding gap is negligible.
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BBC News · about 1 month ago
Guernsey's Policy and Resources Committee proposes a 3% GST, a new vehicle tax, and changes to income and corporate tax rates to close a £50m funding gap. The GST would take effect in 2028, with vehicle taxes ranging £25-£280 annually and a 10% corporate tax rate extended. Income tax for earnings £15,800-£28,000 would be set at 15% and social security contributions would not apply to earnings below £11,222.
Bailiwick Express · 6 months ago
Guernsey officials discuss that any future increase to the proposed 5% GST would require a two‑thirds super majority under the island’s Reform Law. The introductory rate would be 5% if retail food sales are included, or 6% otherwise, and a 6% rate would be needed to raise about £50 million net. The proposal aims to keep the tax broad and simple to limit future rate hikes.
RTC Suite · 16 minutes ago
Slovakia will enforce mandatory domestic e-invoicing from 1 January 2027, based on the Peppol network. Businesses must prepare ERP integration, master data quality and compliance processes.
SoftCo · 32 minutes 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 6 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 10 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
£12.3m.
£40.9m.
£30.7m.
3%.
£30m.
Primary source
Read the full article at Bailiwick ExpressThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 12 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Guernsey. The original source is Bailiwick Express.
