Value-Added Tax (VAT)

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.

IOTA is pleased to announce its latest publication, the IOTA Report on the Use of Alternative Payment Systems in Cross-Border VAT Fraud Schemes, created by a dedicated Subgroup within the IOTA Forum on Combating VAT Fraud. The Report was successfully finalised in November 2025.