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2026-09-10

Belgian excise duty licence application: how it works and what it yields

The processing time for a Belgian excise duty licence has risen to 4 to 5 months. Every month of delay means a month of refund lost.

VAT refund on hired vehicles in the United Kingdom: do you know the rules?

VAT background

2026-09-03

VAT refund on hired vehicles in the United Kingdom: do you know the rules?

The VAT rules for hired vehicles in the UK differ significantly from EU practice. The amount you can reclaim depends on the vehicle type and the rental duration.

Minimum amounts VAT refund 8th directive: an unexpected pitfall

VAT background

2026-08-27

Minimum amounts VAT refund 8th directive: an unexpected pitfall

If you meet the VAT refund threshold but invoices are rejected, your entire refund may be at risk.

Belgian excise duty refund in group structures: the rental agreement as key

Law and regulation

2026-08-20

Belgian excise duty refund in group structures: the rental agreement as key

In group structures with a central fleet entity, short-term rental agreements are essential for a correct Belgian excise duty refund.

Poland: VAT refund on N1 and M1 vehicles limited without mileage log

VAT background

2026-08-13

Poland: VAT refund on N1 and M1 vehicles limited without mileage log

In Poland, VAT refunds on vans and passenger cars are limited to 50% without a mileage log. Foreign companies are also affected by this rule.

VAT refund on Walloon toll invoices: a common oversight

VAT background

2026-08-06

VAT refund on Walloon toll invoices: a common oversight

VAT on Walloon toll charges is frequently overlooked by transport companies. This can quickly add up to thousands of euros per year.

13th Directive in Austria: no VAT refund on fuel for non-EU companies

VAT background

2026-07-30

13th Directive in Austria: no VAT refund on fuel for non-EU companies

Since 2021, non-EU companies can no longer reclaim VAT on fuel in Austria under the 13th Directive. Other costs remain eligible.

UK VAT refunds for EU companies: the performance date as a pitfall

VAT background

2026-07-23

UK VAT refunds for EU companies: the performance date as a pitfall

When reclaiming UK VAT, the performance date sometimes takes precedence over the invoice date. This can lead to rejections or expired refund claims.

Late VAT refunds: when are you entitled to interest?

VAT background

2026-07-16

Late VAT refunds: when are you entitled to interest?

Is your foreign VAT refund taking too long? In the Netherlands and Germany, you may be entitled to interest.

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Knowledge and insights

Belgian excise duty licence application: how it works and what it yields

VAT refund on hired vehicles in the United Kingdom: do you know the rules?

Minimum amounts VAT refund 8th directive: an unexpected pitfall

Belgian excise duty refund in group structures: the rental agreement as key

Poland: VAT refund on N1 and M1 vehicles limited without mileage log

VAT refund on Walloon toll invoices: a common oversight

13th Directive in Austria: no VAT refund on fuel for non-EU companies

UK VAT refunds for EU companies: the performance date as a pitfall

Late VAT refunds: when are you entitled to interest?

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