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Modernisation of VAT chain: next phase starting from 1 May 2026

On 1 May 2026, a new phase in the modernisation of the VAT chain will begin, offering greater clarity, flexibility, and simplification for VAT liable persons.

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VAT chain: new phase starting from 1 May 2026

Since 1 January 2025, the FPS Finance has been actively implementing a digitisation project aimed at: “Providing more flexibility, clarity, and simplification to all stakeholders and encouraging compliant behaviour.”
Read more:  Act of 23 March 2023 on the modernisation of the VAT chain and the collection of tax and non-tax debts within the FPS Finance

For VAT liable companies, a new phase will begin on 1 May 2026.


What will change for VAT liable companies?

Starting from 1 May 2026, VAT liable companies will experience the following changes:

  • The current account will be replaced by the VAT provision account
  • The holiday scheme will be abolished
  • New account numbers for VAT payments (new numbers are not yet available)
  • New rules for reclaiming a credit
     

 

What does Securex do for you?

We will continue to monitor this development and will inform you when new updates are announced.

Source

Read more: VAT provision account replaces current account from 1 May 2026 | FPS Finance

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