Value-Added Tax (VAT)

On 11–12 November 2026, IOTA organised a Workshop on “Use of Modern Analytical Techniques and IT Solutions to Identify Organised Tax and VAT Fraud” in Sofia, Bulgaria, in collaboration with the National Revenue Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria. The two-day event opened with remarks from Hristo Markov, Deputy Director General of the National Revenue Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria, and brought together 50 experts from IOTA member tax administrations to exchange experiences and explore how data analytics, innovative technologies, and international cooperation can strengthen the detection and investigation of organised tax and VAT fraud.

Use of analytical techniques and IT solutions in detecting significant cases of organised tax and VAT fraud

On 6–7 May 2026, IOTA, in close cooperation with the Georgia Revenue Service, had the pleasure of organising the Forum on Combating VAT Fraud in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event brought together VAT experts from IOTA member tax administrations, international partner organisations, and enforcement bodies.

On 11–12 March 2026, IOTA organised the Digital Workshop on the Use of Alternative Payment Systems in Cross-Border VAT Fraud Schemes, bringing together over 300 tax officials, data analysts, and technical specialists from IOTA member administrations to explore emerging fraud risks linked to alternative payment systems (APS).  It was a great honour to have representatives from the IOTA international partner organisations, such as the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and EUROPOL.