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Official Guidance·

Germany Clarifies VAT Exemption for Supplies Preceding Import of Goods

Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance issued guidance on April 9, 2026, clarifying the application of VAT exemptions for supplies that precede the import of goods under Section 4 No. 4b of the VAT Act.

Official Guidance·

Germany Applies Reduced VAT Rate to Sudoku Magazines Following CJEU Ruling

German Finance Ministry implements CJEU judgment that sudoku magazines qualify for reduced VAT rate under press publication provisions.

Administrative News·

Germany Expands VAT Guidance on Supplies Preceding Imports Under Section 4 No. 4b UStG

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has significantly expanded its explanations in the VAT Application Decree regarding the exemption for supplies preceding imports under Section 4 No. 4b UStG.

Administrative News·

Germany Updates Gas and Electricity Reseller VAT Reverse Charge Form

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has issued a new template for documenting gas and electricity reseller status for VAT reverse charge purposes.

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Administrative News·

Poland Issues Guidance Ahead of KSeF Phase II Mandatory E-Invoicing

Polish tax authorities have issued comprehensive guidance covering the key operational aspects of Phase II of the mandatory KSeF e-invoicing system, which begins 1 April 2026.

Proposal·

Poland Proposes to Advance ViDA Implementation Through VAT Amendment Bill UC147

Poland’s Prime Minister’s Office has published draft Bill UC147, which would amend the VAT Act to implement selected provisions of Council Directive (EU) 2025/516 as part of the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package. The proposal focuses on clarifying existing VAT rules for e-commerce and cross-border transactions and expanding the use of the One Stop Shop (OSS) regime. The draft is intended to transpose Article 2 of the ViDA Directive by 30 December 2026 and Article 4 by 30 June 2029. Most of the proposed measures would apply from 1 January 2027.

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