What makes EU VAT so complex?
But with Cygnet.One, it becomes one connected ecosystem.
Understanding ViDA
ViDA is a European Commission initiative (introduced in December 2022) focused on modernizing and digitizing how organizations manage their Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations. It promotes standardized protocols and cutting-edge digital technologies to:
- Streamline tax compliance.
- Reduce errors and enhance transparency.
- Create a more efficient VAT system for businesses.
Status on ViDA
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Dec 2022
First proposal launched
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2024-2025
Member States prepare and update national systems for adopting the new reporting and invoice standards
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Jan 2028
Mandatory Digital Reporting Requirements(DRR) come into effect for all businesses, replacing periodic VAT reporting for cross-border transactions.
The Three ViDA Pillars
The Three ViDA pillars may be summarized as below
Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR)
- Real-time digital reporting for intra-Community transactions
- Based on the European e-invoicing standard EN 16931.
Platform Economy
- Platforms facilitators will become responsible for collecting and remitting VAT
- Introduction of deemed supplier regime
Single VAT Registration
- Single Vat registration across all EU countries to reduce vat compliances
- Introduction of “Import one stop shop” (IOSS)
Cygnet.One: EU VAT Automation at Scale - One dashboard. One platform.
Seamlessly manage country-specific obligations with configurable rules, formats, and schedules.
Secure. Scalable. Built for tax leaders like you!
Key Differentiator of Cygnet EU VAT Solution for Enterprises
Additional Features
400+ Algorithmic Error Filters
Updates in Sync with the Law
Multi Organization & Multi Division
Complete Audit Trail
GL Reconciliations
Data Management
Reports & Dashboards
About VAT automation & compliance
Smarter & faster compliance management, way better efficiency!
Corporations and accounting firms operating in the UK, Europe, and further afield are required to navigate a dynamic indirect tax regulatory landscape. Businesses incur significant costs managing VAT return compliance processes and data validation. Our TaxTech Indirect Tax Compliance Platform helps all sizes of businesses to achieve compliance by providing a centralized, scalable, and automated solution to accurately prepare and file VAT returns in the UK, EU, and further afield.
Cygnet One's Indirect Tax Software Solution
is built and supported by our expert tax professionals
The software is updated regularly for tax and system logic ensuring full compliance with current legislation and delivering a comprehensive automated cloud-based solution that is fast, accurate, and easy to use.
Highlights of Indirect Tax Compliance platform
Our Accreditations
With tax authorities across the globe
Muwafaq
Muwafaq
ZATCA
recognized e-Invoicing platform in KSA
IRP
GSTN approved in India
GSP
GSTN approved in India
PEPPOL
certified solution provider
MDEC
certified solution provider in Malaysia
BOSA
registered e-invoice compliant solution in Belgium
FTA
recognized VAT platform in UAE
HMRC
recognized VAT platform in UK
An Accounting firm improved data quality and reduced VAT returns preparation efforts by 60%
Resources
Mastering VAT in the EU: Strategies for CFOs
Understand the shifting EU VAT for CFOs and how they can prepare for ViDA, cross-border compliance, digital transformation and integration of VAT tech EU.
e-Invoicing compliance Timeline
Electronic invoicing regulations are rapidly becoming the standard across the European Union (EU) and globally, driving procurement standardization. Countries such as France, Poland, Spain, and Ukraine are preparing to introduce their e-invoicing regulations starting in 2023 and continuing in the years to come.
e-Invoicing around the Globe: Shaping the future of electronic Tax compliance
The e-invoicing age is now here—and rapidly extending its reach. Read on to know about e-invoicing around the globe.
FAQs
The VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal by the European Commission mandates real-time digital reporting, platform economy rules, and single VAT registration across the EU. It aims to simplify cross-border VAT compliance and reduce fraud by 2028.
Our platform currently supports 25+ EU countries, including Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, and more — offering both detailed and summary return formats per country-specific requirements.
Yes. Cygnet.One is ViDA-ready with DRR capabilities such as EN 16931-compliant e-invoice validation, intra-community transaction reporting, audit trails, and readiness for near real-time exchange with tax authorities.
Our solution integrates invoice generation, validation, and exchange directly with VAT return preparation and submission — eliminating data silos, reducing errors, and ensuring compliance through one platform.
Yes. Our platform integrates seamlessly with leading ERPs like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and more via APIs or connectors, enabling end-to-end automation without disrupting existing finance workflows.
Cygnet.One continuously updates its rule engine to reflect evolving tax regulations and ViDA-aligned mandates. This ensures you stay compliant without manual intervention.