India GST on Textiles : Toward a Uniform 12 % Rate
The GST Council of India is planning to harmonise the GST rate across the textile value chain as part of the ongoing tax reforms. Currently, GST rates on textiles in India range from 5 % to […]
New US – EU Trade Deal: Tariffs On Transatlantic Exports
On July 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a landmark U.S.–EU trade framework. It establishes a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., halving the previously threatened 30% tariff, while maintaining 50% duties on steel and aluminium. In exchange, the EU committed to $750 billion in energy purchases and $600 billion in new investments in the U.S., plus substantial military procurement.
VAT Recovery in the United Arab Emirates for Foreign Businesses – Deadline of August 31
Foreign companies not established in the GCC can reclaim the VAT incurred on their business expenses in the United Arab Emirates. The deadline to submit the annual VAT refund application in the UAE is August 31 of the following year. BTOBNICE supports businesses throughout the UAE VAT recovery process: contact@btobnice.com
EU Customs Reform: One Step Closer
On 27 June 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its negotiating mandate for a major update to the Union Customs Code (UCC). This marks a decisive shift from technical discussions to formal negotiations […]
European VAT on Works of Art
New European VAT regime applicable to the resale of works of art : French VAT rates and eligibility conditions of margin scheme
SME VAT exemption scheme: French Parliament repeals proposed reform
On June 2, 2025, the French National Assembly unanimously voted to repeal the reform of the VAT exemption threshold, which was initially scheduled to come into force on March 1, 2025. The bill now awaits final approval by the Senate, where no opposition is expected.
E-commerce VAT : New Import Rules Within the EU
ECOFIN adopts new VAT rules applicable to the import of low-value parcels sold remotely within the EU. E-commerce sellers can be impacted starting from July 2028.
French VAT on Company Car Fleets: Risks and Opportunities
French VAT can be recovered on company car fleets. The VAT deduction right concerns business cars which are put at disposal of employees with authorisation of private use. Certain conditions must be met. BTOBNICE assists companies in VAT reclaim in France.
French VAT – SME Scheme: Reform Postponed Again
In its press release dated April 30, 2025, the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty announced a further postponement of the VAT exemption threshold reform, now delayed until the end […]
VAT Recovery in France: French VAT Refunds for Foreign Businesses
Learn how foreign businesses can recover French VAT. BTOBNICE assists with French VAT refund and VAT recovery in France. Quick refunds, full support.
