VAT & Tax Guides

Free guides to help you understand VAT rules around the world.

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VAT & Tax Guides

Free, in-depth guides to help you understand VAT rules around the world. Whether you're a freelancer issuing your first invoice or a business expanding internationally, our guides explain what you need to know — in plain English.

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VAT Basics
What is VAT? A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know about Value Added Tax — how it works, who pays it, and how to calculate it.
📅 January 2025 · ⏱ 5 min read
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EU VAT
Complete EU VAT Rates 2025 — All 27 Countries
Standard, reduced and zero VAT rates for all EU member states. Updated for 2025 with recent rate changes.
📅 January 2025 · ⏱ 8 min read
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US Sales Tax
US Sales Tax vs VAT — Key Differences Explained
Why the US uses Sales Tax, how it varies by state, and nexus rules every online seller needs to know.
📅 February 2025 · ⏱ 6 min read
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How To
How to Calculate VAT — Step by Step with Examples
Simple formulas to add VAT, remove VAT, and extract the VAT component from any price. Includes worked examples.
📅 February 2025 · ⏱ 4 min read
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Invoicing
How to Create a VAT Invoice — Requirements & Template
What a valid VAT invoice must contain, common mistakes to avoid, and how to create one for free.
📅 February 2025 · ⏱ 5 min read
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B2B VAT
VAT Reverse Charge Explained — EU B2B Rules
What the VAT reverse charge mechanism is, when it applies, and how it affects cross-border EU invoicing.
📅 March 2025 · ⏱ 6 min read