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VAT Weekly — Mar 23 – Mar 29, 2026

Germany2 articles

German Federal Fiscal Court Clarifies VAT-Exempt Transfer of Going Concern Requirements

Germany's Federal Fiscal Court issued two November 2025 judgments defining who must continue business operations and what assets must transfer to qualify for VAT exemption under going concern rules.

Administrative News·Mar 23

Germany Tax Advisers Chamber Issues Comprehensive E-Invoicing FAQ for B2B Mandate

BStBK releases detailed guidance addressing format validation, GoBD compliance, archiving requirements, and process workflows for Germany's phased e-invoicing implementation.

Romania1 article

CJEU Case·Mar 26

CJEU Receives Romanian VAT Reference in Case C-413/26 (Prodalco Mat)

The European Court of Justice has registered a new VAT reference from Romania's Tribunalul Arad involving Prodalco Mat. Case details remain undisclosed pending full documentation.

Spain1 article

Law & Regulation·Mar 25

Spain Sets Out Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing System Under Royal Decree 238/2026

The Spanish Tax Agency has published Royal Decree 238/2026 establishing the regulatory framework for mandatory electronic invoicing between businesses and professionals.

United Kingdom4 articles

Administrative News·Mar 26

HMRC Sets Strategic Approach to External API Integration with Software Providers

HMRC outlines vision for enhanced third-party software integration via APIs, including new innovation portal and strengthened standards for tax software.

Administrative News·Mar 26

HMRC Sets Framework for Strengthened Third-Party Software Standards

HMRC published comprehensive framework for strengthening standards for third-party tax software, covering product integrity, data accountability and fraud prevention with implementation planned through 2027.

Administrative News·Mar 26

HMRC Sets Strategic Approach to Third-Party Software Integration and Oversight

HMRC has released its long-term strategy for working with third-party software providers, outlining enhanced partnership models, strengthened quality standards, and proportionate oversight mechanisms.

Compliance Update·Mar 25

HMRC Launches Free Customs Declaration Data Service for Business Compliance

HMRC has introduced a free service enabling businesses to access their customs declaration data for all import and export declarations, aiming to enhance compliance management and internal auditing processes.

Germany2

Administrative News·Mar 27

German Federal Fiscal Court Clarifies VAT-Exempt Transfer of Going Concern Requirements

Germany's Federal Fiscal Court issued two November 2025 judgments defining who must continue business operations and what assets must transfer to qualify for VAT exemption under going concern rules.

Administrative News·Mar 23

Germany Tax Advisers Chamber Issues Comprehensive E-Invoicing FAQ for B2B Mandate

BStBK releases detailed guidance addressing format validation, GoBD compliance, archiving requirements, and process workflows for Germany's phased e-invoicing implementation.

Romania1

CJEU Case·Mar 26

CJEU Receives Romanian VAT Reference in Case C-413/26 (Prodalco Mat)

The European Court of Justice has registered a new VAT reference from Romania's Tribunalul Arad involving Prodalco Mat. Case details remain undisclosed pending full documentation.

Spain1

Law & Regulation·Mar 25

Spain Sets Out Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing System Under Royal Decree 238/2026

The Spanish Tax Agency has published Royal Decree 238/2026 establishing the regulatory framework for mandatory electronic invoicing between businesses and professionals.

United Kingdom4

Administrative News·Mar 26

HMRC Sets Strategic Approach to External API Integration with Software Providers

HMRC outlines vision for enhanced third-party software integration via APIs, including new innovation portal and strengthened standards for tax software.

Administrative News·Mar 26

HMRC Sets Framework for Strengthened Third-Party Software Standards

Administrative News·Mar 26

HMRC Sets Strategic Approach to Third-Party Software Integration and Oversight

Compliance Update·Mar 25

HMRC Launches Free Customs Declaration Data Service for Business Compliance

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