Malta’s Gaming Sector VAT Reform: What Changes on 1 October 2026
How the new VAT framework reshapes input recovery rights, B2B treatment, and compliance obligations for operators When Malta published Legal Notices 84 […]
Brazil’s B2B Betting Supplier Consultation: What the Market Asked For
Brazil's public consultation on the recognition of B2B service providers received contributions from law firms, operators, technology suppliers, game providers, KYC companies, sports data providers, and industry associations.
Brazil Launches Public Consultation on Draft Regulation for Online Gaming Suppliers
On 4 February 2026, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on a Draft […]
Malta Startup Residence Programme: A Practical Guide for Non EU Founders
Malta’s Startup Residence Programme is designed to attract innovative third country nationals who want to establish or scale their startup from within […]
VAT on Online Gambling in Colombia Temporarily Suspended Pending Constitutional Court Review
VAT on Online Gambling in Colombia Temporarily Suspended Pending Constitutional Court Review In 2016, Colombia became the first country in Latin America […]
Curaçao: Gambling Law
In the link below, Partner Dr Michael Muscat writes in Legal 500. This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of gambling laws and […]
Crypto Portfolio Management and VAT: Taxable with a Twist
In our last article, we saw that advisory services are always taxable, no matter what token they relate to. Portfolio management sits […]
Colombia: Gambling Law
In the link below, Partner Ingrid Alvarado writes in Legal 500. This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of gambling laws and regulations […]
Helix Partners iGaming Colombia Merger: Expansion Into Latin America
Helix Partners is pleased to announce the Helix Partners iGaming Colombia merger, a strategic integration that strengthens our international presence and deepens […]
Crypto Advisory Services and VAT: Always Taxable, No Matter the Token
So far in this series, we’ve seen that VAT treatment for crypto services often hinges on token type (payment, security, or utility) […]
When Is Executing Crypto Orders VAT-Exempt? Broker vs Platform Matters
As MiCA brings structure to crypto-asset services, two activities stand out as particularly tricky for VAT: execution of orders and reception & […]
When Is Crypto Custody VAT-Exempt? It Depends on the Token
As crypto service providers move toward regulatory compliance under MiCA, understanding how VAT applies to the custody of digital assets is becoming […]