Accounting & Tax Blog

The Tax Department has extended the VAT return and VIES deadline to 20 August 2026, due to the summer holiday period. What's affected: the VAT return and payment for the period 1st April to 30th June 2026 and the VIES statement for July 2026. New deadline: 20 August 2026 for both. If missed: €100 flat for late VAT submission, an additional 10% tax on the VAT owed and €50 flat for late VIES submission. These are independent, avoiding one doesn't avoid the others. If you've alr