Course Code:
vat
Duration:
24 hours
Prerequisites:
Training Approach:
✅ Refresher on foundational concepts for each topic
✅ Updates on relevant changes, regulations, and best practices
Overview:
Objective: Provide country-specific VAT refresher training, compliance requirements, and key updates.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Fundamentals of VAT
- What is VAT and how it works
- VAT vs. sales tax vs. GST
- Input and output VAT calculations
Module 2: Country-Specific VAT Frameworks
(Customized per country)
- Germany: Standard & reduced VAT rates, VAT reporting & compliance
- Brazil: ICMS, PIS & COFINS, tax complexities in federal/state VAT
- France: VAT system overview, intra-EU VAT regulations
- Colombia: VAT rates & exemptions, digital services taxation
- Indonesia: VAT administration, compliance & invoicing
- Philippines: VAT computation, VAT-exempt transactions, e-invoicing updates
Module 3: VAT Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- VAT registration & documentation requirements
- Common VAT compliance challenges & solutions
- Managing VAT audits & disputes
Module 4: VAT Updates & Emerging Trends
- Digital economy & e-commerce VAT updates
- Cross-border VAT implications
- Recent VAT law changes in the covered countries