2021-01-24 21:54
New Solution Meets the Growing Challenge of Employee Driven Spend
25 January 2021, Tel Aviv – VATBox today announced the expansion of its relationship with SAP Concur, the world’… Read More
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2021-01-17 10:16
In Europe and the United States, moving to a complex post-pandemic tax audit era is likely to happen soon. As a result of the current pandemic, we’re seeing a massive increase in… Read More
2020-12-08 07:52
When the UK leaves the EU VAT regime and Customs Union on 31 December 2020, many tax rules between the EU and UK will change or no longer apply. Instead of the trading activity of goods bet… Read More
2020-11-04 13:43
With the Brexit transition period ending on 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom will no longer be part of the European Union (EU). Consequently, many tax rules between the EU and the UK wi… Read More
2020-10-04 20:08
It seems that the EU and the UK are drifting further apart when it comes to reaching an agreement on a “soft” departure of the UK from the EU. Whether this is all about showing p… Read More
2020-09-07 16:10
With COVID-19 disrupting the economy, companies are being forced to review their business and internal process strategies to overcome the crisis and adapt to the new normal. To get an inside… Read More
2020-08-12 15:21
This is the 9th and final article from the recent Tax Transformation Summit in London, where tax professionals from the world’s leading brands came together to discuss today’s ho… Read More
2020-08-05 14:50
An efficient tax department is structured to ensure corporate tax policies are implemented, that the right mix of personnel are hired and retained, and that constantly-changing processes and… Read More
2020-07-22 14:13
What does the future hold for VAT/ Tax?
At the Tax Transformation Summit in London, tax professionals from the world’s leading brands came together to discuss today’s hotte… Read More
2020-07-16 16:00
Although the distancing measures introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic are gradually being eased, the impact of the pandemic on businesses’ finances remains significant. Therefore… Read More
2020-07-12 15:38
Tax managers perform an important role in every organisation. While the tax manager’s responsibilities will vary depending on organisational size and business location, tax managers r… Read More
2020-07-01 16:51
In the age of tax transformation, with the growth of RegTech and the explosion of data analytics, the standards for tax practices are evolving. Along with these evolving practices, the role… Read More
2020-06-22 07:08
During these uncertain financial times, VATBox remains committed to keeping the tax community connected through a series of TaxTech Connect webinars. In this series, we candidly discuss the… Read More
2020-06-15 15:43
Compliance with local, national and international tax laws is critical to ensuring that the taxation system works for all and supports the relevant government programs and services. Tax auth… Read More
2020-06-07 21:14
Data accuracy and quality are critical elements for every business, as key operational, financial, personnel and innovation decisions are made based on available information. Poor data qual… Read More
2020-06-04 10:14
In these difficult financial times, businesses must find creative ways to increase their revenue and generate immediate cash-flow to support their business continuity. The recovery of hidden… Read More
2020-05-27 14:22
The overarching objectives of most tax administrations are to ensure compliance with tax laws and to facilitate taxpayers’ experiences on their journey to comply. In recent years, with… Read More
2020-05-24 16:49
With the arrival of digitalisation, today’s tax administrations must contend with a continuously-increasing amount of structured and unstructured data – from both traditional and… Read More
2020-04-30 15:58
VATBox is committed to keeping the tax community connected during this challenging time.
That’s why we’ve launched a series of webinars called TaxTech Connect. In this series, we… Read More
2020-03-23 09:26
Tax professionals from the world’s leading brands came together at KNect365’s Tax Transformation Summit in London to discuss today’s hottest topics in the tax function: tra… Read More
2020-03-20 09:55
In these uncertain times, we at VATBox wanted to express our concern and support for you, your families, communities and businesses. Our hearts go out to anyone who’s been impacted by… Read More
2020-03-19 14:58
Michelin’s path to tax digitalisation
Automated VAT recovery platform delivered €3,300,000 in 3 years
At the recent KNect365’s Tax Transformation Summit in London, tax profe… Read More
2020-02-20 10:48
3rd part of our ‘Thought Leaders reveals’ interview series. 1:1 Conversation between industry experts Remco Dewaerheijt and Jeroen Lassche as they discuss all things that relate… Read More
2020-02-03 15:39
It’s done. Following a process that began in March 2017, the Withdrawal Agreement was ratified in two rounds by the European Parliament last week and received the final formal approval… Read More
2020-01-19 09:56
2nd part of our ‘Thought Leaders reveals’ interview series. 1:1 conversation between industry experts Remco Dewaerheijt and Ilona van den Eijnde as they discuss all things t… Read More
2020-01-08 18:37
Remco Dewaerheijt, VATBox’s VP Tax & Product Strategy interviews Bas de Koning, EME Indirect Tax Manager at Bayer Crop Science
As the EME Indirect Tax Manager at Bayer Crop Scienc… Read More
2019-11-12 09:06
The time to act is now
It’s that time of year again. You’re getting into the holiday spirit, you’ve made lists of gifts to buy, your recipe books are out, you’ve cons… Read More
2019-10-31 10:00
The tax landscape is changing at a rapid pace. Corporate Income Tax (‘CIT’) is experiencing
major reforms driven by the Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) Actions, aimed at… Read More
2019-09-25 21:11
When UK business travellers drive a personal vehicle for business purposes, it not only saves the employer from having to lease a company car, it also provides another significant bene… Read More
2019-09-11 11:20
It is no secret that corporations worldwide are facing major reforms in tax regulation. Specifically, tax authorities are increasingly mandating digital reporting of transactional taxes as a… Read More
2019-08-20 15:35
Over the past six years, VATBox has embarked on a meaningful role in the transformation of the VAT/GST recovery journey by introducing an automated process supported by AI and machine learn… Read More
2019-07-22 11:37
It’s not too late… yet
September 30, 2019 will be the last possible date to submit your EU VAT refunds for 2018 expenses.
Claims can be made for VAT on regular travel expenses… Read More
2019-06-27 09:26
Data Architecture concerns the holistic approach to data form as well as function. Now more than ever, businesses require clarity of purpose and contextual awareness of the information which… Read More
2019-06-27 09:26
Data Architecture concerns the holistic approach to data form as well as function. Now more than ever, businesses require clarity of purpose and contextual awareness of the information which… Read More
2019-05-21 14:23
Behavioural data analysis is a recent advancement in business analytics that provides insights into human behaviour. This advancement has been made possible by the massive amount of data gen… Read More
2019-04-03 07:47
The SAP Concur Fusion 2019 conference held in San Diego on March 11-14 was an opportunity to learn about the unique solutions offered by the SAP Concur ecosystem for the expense, travel, an… Read More
2019-03-20 13:36
The 12th Group Indirect Tax Exchange, held in Amsterdam on 7-8 March 2019, gave finance professionals an opportunity to see how leading multinationals are implementing new indirect tax initi… Read More
2019-03-20 13:36
With an eye toward technological growth and a heightened focus on artificial intelligence, VATBox recently tapped AI expert David Guedalia to serve as Chief Technology Officer and to play a… Read More
2019-03-08 10:59
With an eye toward technological growth and a heightened focus on artificial intelligence, VATBox recently tapped AI expert David Guedalia to serve as Chief Technology Officer and to play a… Read More
2019-02-10 07:08
Navigating through the complexities of VAT recovery has never been easier! VATBox has deepened their partnership with SAP Concur to make it even simpler for enterprises to gain control of T… Read More
2019-01-30 08:13
Deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) were once concepts that were highly theoretical, but as the digital transformation has progressed, they are now firmly entrenched in everyday… Read More
2019-01-30 08:13
How Deep Learning Can Be Used as a VAT Tool to Revolutionize the VAT Reclaim Process
Deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) were once concepts that were highly theoretical, but as t… Read More
2019-01-30 07:59
“But I Don’t Need an Automated VAT Recovery Solution/Technology!”
Many businesses have their own ingrained system of filing and invoicing for VAT. They may not feel the ne… Read More
2019-01-23 11:11
Where things stand now:
The current fate of the UK still hangs in the balance as the Brexit drama continues to unfold. After two years of negotiations, and much political discord, a withdraw… Read More
2019-01-08 20:07
Automated VAT recovery platform delivered $100K in just four months
With industry estimates suggesting that $20 billion in VAT is left unclaimed annually, enterprises are proactively se… Read More
2018-12-11 14:57
VAT fraud can occur both at the governmental and business level. As such, making sure that the correct amount of VAT is both collected and returned is imperative. In order to determine if t… Read More
2018-11-29 11:20
Every year trillions of dollars are lost to improper VAT recovery reporting processes worldwide, which means that both governments and businesses are losing a substantial source of easily r… Read More
2018-11-20 07:09
In today’s globalized world, it is unusual to find someone who has not had to take a business trip, be it abroad or domestic. It doesn’t appear that this trend in travel is about… Read More
2018-11-15 10:14
Like any tax, VAT is vulnerable to fraud. But with its unique credit and refund mechanism, it is especially susceptible to abuse. And abused it is.
In 2016, the EU VAT Gap – the diffe… Read More
2018-11-07 14:21
Q: Axys Consultants and VATBox: Can you introduce yourself? What is your role in your company?
A: Paul Strippe (AXYS): After gaining 10 years of experience at the Hachette Group, first in IT… Read More
2018-11-01 12:01
It may be surprising to learn that there are still companies which manually manage VAT processes. This is not only surprising to hear because there are so many “automated” … Read More
2018-10-25 10:17
The importance of big data
Recently Big Data has become a hot topic in enterprises and tax authorities around the globe. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning enable sophisticate… Read More
2018-10-12 05:45
Indirect Tax management has traditionally been considered an independent compliance function best left to the experts. However, forward-thinking companies are increasingly recognizing the va… Read More
2018-10-09 14:16
Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are used by businesses as a way to measure how well they are reaching their goals. The business may have overarching KPIs, as well as KPIs for individual… Read More
2018-10-08 14:03
Thoughts from the 3rd Strategic Indirect Tax & VAT Compliance Summit
VATBox was honored to partner with the TBM Evolution Group in a joint mission to highlight the indirect tax function… Read More
2018-09-26 12:45
Have you ever calculated the cost of reclaiming VAT? If you are like many businesses, you only have a vague sense of the real costs of VAT recovery, or perhaps no idea at al… Read More
2018-09-13 13:43
You may be surprised to find that your travel policy is impacting your VAT recovery. Travel and entertainment (T&E) policies may seem simple at a high level, but when yo… Read More
2018-09-05 11:00
Financial compliance requirements have evolved over the years, and are currently highly complex and continuously changing. Digital technology and globalization are driving t… Read More
2018-09-05 10:59
Blockchain boasts an incredible potential to disrupt and revolutionize many an industry, including Finance and Accounting. One area, specifically, that has room for a technol… Read More
2018-08-27 12:15
“It used to cost money to disclose and distribute information. In the digital age, it costs money not to.”
~ British-American Journalist Heather Brooke
According… Read More
2018-08-27 11:59
Put simply, VAT compliance requires creating detailed invoices, keeping good records, and making sure your VAT recovery documents are submitted correctly and completely. The… Read More
2018-08-12 13:43
If you are based in the United States and are doing business overseas, or even just sending employees to conferences or business meetings in other countries, your business wi… Read More
2018-08-12 13:36
Think of the average financial manager in your company, or in any given international Fortune 500 company. Each day, the financial manager deals with an influx of expense rep… Read More
2018-08-12 13:20
International business travel can be an expense nightmare. The traveler has to ensure that they remain within the limits of their per diem and submit an expense report detail… Read More
2018-08-09 09:37
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous across industries, including finance and accounting. Loosely defined, AI exists when a machine is able to carry out intell… Read More
2018-07-25 08:08
There is a time-honored rule to never mix business with pleasure. However, like most rules, they are meant to be broken, and these days more and more travelers are combining… Read More
2018-07-16 13:16
For US companies doing business in Europe, VAT can be difficult to understand and even more complex to implement. Non-resident business entities – including th… Read More
2018-07-16 13:04
VAT Refund Application due by 30 September, 2018
With international business travel and cross-border transactions becoming more and more common, many businesses pay VAT in countries where t… Read More
2018-07-16 12:47
If your company conducts any international business, there is a very good chance you have already been exposed to the web of confusion that is VAT management. Managing indirect tax data i… Read More
2018-07-12 07:24
Key Steps to integrate AI into your tax function
AI is typically defined as a machine’s ability to perform the cognitive functions typically associated with human minds, such as unders… Read More
2018-07-11 11:59
EMS Before Your Business Needs an SOS
Travel has become an integral part of the business landscape, with companies spending an average of 6-12% of their total annual budget on trav… Read More
2018-07-02 19:39
With digitalization getting more important, a VAT recovery technology that integrates well with T&E systems is very important. Being able to provide 360 degrees visibility into VAT spen… Read More
2018-06-26 12:31
The Necessity of a VAT Tool like VATBox
Every company currently involved in international business transactions, international business travel, or working to expand their organization into a… Read More
2018-06-24 18:28
Dell Technologies is a multi-national computer technology company based in the United States. Following its $60 billion acquisition of EMC Corp in 2016 – the largest technolog… Read More
2018-06-21 12:53
VAT is an indirect tax levied on the consumption of goods and services in many countries around the world – a tax that is generally recoverable. However, VAT is often considered a gre… Read More
2018-06-10 14:32
Technological advances in Big Data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) have been transforming the entire business landscape, with Fintech innovations emerging at a rapid speed. The t… Read More
2018-06-03 15:07
VAT Refunds @ The FIFA World Cup in Russia
The FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia is about to start. If your business is involved in the organization or is sponsoring this event, your company ma… Read More
2018-05-23 12:25
Exactly Wat(son) you need for filing taxes
In February 2017, an innovative man-machine partnership was announced that revolutionized the tax filing industry. H&R Block, founded more tha… Read More
2018-05-15 09:33
As the business travel economy reinvents itself through apps, ride sharing, and other new methods of booking, new ways for saving money on business travel have been introduced, though the pr… Read More
2018-05-07 13:07
It goes without saying that a strong finance team is essential for any business. Without the structures set up by this group, there may be cracks in the foundation of many contracts, payment… Read More
2018-04-25 16:36
Many businesses still handle their VAT reclaim process manually, literally sorting through receipts to see which ones they consider worth processing. These wasted man hours, and all the VAT… Read More
2018-04-17 08:11
All eyes were on Charlotte Schellerup during TaxTech London, an event “where indirect tax meets technology.” Charlotte is the Global VAT and Indirect Taxes Specialist of the Gro… Read More
2018-04-11 13:09
Isaac Saft, Founder and CEO of VATBox, sat down for a Fireside Chat with Shmuel Chafets, General Partner at Target Global, at last month’s NOAH Conference, held for the first time in T… Read More
2018-04-02 06:44
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2018-03-27 11:49
Businesses are traveling more than ever before and employees are clocking up record levels of business expenses. In fact, Travel and Expenses (T & E) represents the second largest outlay… Read More
2018-03-12 11:29
For VAT professionals, the whole area of VAT recovery is a laborious task of both complexity and opportunity. The task is complex because of the ever changing rules and regulations of the di… Read More
2018-03-01 08:09
The complexity of Value Added Tax (VAT) is made far more confusing when there is an international element involved. In today’s global business world, the majority of businesses are for… Read More
2018-02-20 12:21
The financial crisis of the last decade has been a tough learning experience for the financial services industry. In response, strict regulatory compliance is now demanded and enforced. Fina… Read More
2018-02-06 08:46
For an increasing number of companies of every size, the continually changing tax regulations are the primary cause for the problems experienced in VAT compliance. Governments all arou… Read More
2018-01-17 11:22
Tax evasion is not a new problem. In fact, according to David Burg’s “A World History of Tax Rebellions,” various degrees of tax resistance have existed ever since rulers b… Read More
2018-01-09 11:10
Today, many industries are seeing increased usage of automation for jobs at all levels. Many fast food restaurants allow for customers to place an order using a touch screen kiosk and pay wi… Read More
2017-12-12 12:10
Is it the end of “How may I help you?”
Fintech and digital technology have dramatically transformed the financial services landscape. Banks and other financial institutions are… Read More
2017-12-04 14:43
Many companies are satisfied with their Travel & Entertainment (T&E) system as it likely offers easy integration with financial systems, simple data pull and the ability to provide… Read More
2017-11-28 08:38
Beginning 25 May 2018, any European company that manages personal data will be required to comply with the new European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). These regulations will re… Read More
2017-11-16 22:02
Financial technology, or FinTech, applies technological innovations ‒ such as software, mobile devices, data networks and accurate analytics ‒ within the financial services indu… Read More
2017-11-13 13:05
Regulatory Technology – commonly known as RegTech – refers to the use of technology to provide improved financial regulatory solutions. The need for regulatory solutions is acute… Read More
2017-11-07 09:57
For businesses handling shipments that occur around the time of the new calendar year, understanding what the VAT charges are can be tricky. This is especially true when the VAT percentage… Read More
2017-10-30 19:10
2017 has seen quite its share of natural disasters. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose have caused billions of dollars in damage. Mexico City’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake last month wreake… Read More
2017-10-23 18:40
“A fine is a tax for doing something wrong. A tax is a fine for doing something right.” ~ Author Unknown
Benjamin Franklin wrote is 1789, “….in this world nothing c… Read More
2017-10-23 18:17
It comes as no surprise that every office faces regular budget crises: which department deserves a bigger piece of the pie, which department exceeded their goals in the previous years, etc… Read More
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