Tackling the challenges of Global Trade and Tax

As we approach this year’s SAP for Global Trade and Tax Conference, we’ve taken valuable feedback from last year’s attendees to shape an agenda that directly addresses the most pressing issues facing the industry. With rapid changes in compliance, real-time data requirements, and the drive toward digital transformation, this year’s event promises actionable insights and solutions you can’t afford to miss.

At last year’s event, we asked attendees about the key challenges they faced in global trade and tax. Here’s what they highlighted:

Tax compliance and reporting regulations

The growing complexity of tax compliance, particularly with e-invoicing and new reporting mandates, was a major concern. As many countries adopt e-reporting systems, businesses are increasingly required to validate government-generated tax returns, shifting how compliance is managed.

Rapid regulatory changes

Multiple countries are introducing changes to tax laws at the same time, leaving companies little time to adapt. This has made real-time data requirements more critical for maintaining compliance across multiple regions.

Real-time data and transparency

With governments worldwide demanding real-time updates, accurate and timely reporting is now essential in global trade. As a result, businesses must modernise their systems to meet these requirements and stay competitive.

How this year’s agenda addresses these issues

Based on last year’s feedback, this year’s conference will dive deep into these challenges and more. Key themes include:

Tax compliance in a changing regulatory environment

With the rise of e-invoicing and e-reporting, this year’s sessions will focus on how to adapt to new tax regulations and manage government-issued draft tax returns. Attendees will gain practical strategies for maintaining compliance in this shifting landscape.

Real-time data and digital transformation

The demand for real-time reporting will be addressed with sessions exploring how SAP technologies can help businesses manage these new requirements. Attendees will learn how to upgrade systems for real-time compliance and streamline global operations.

Global Trade: AI, export management, and trade preferences

This year’s agenda will also feature sessions on AI in global trade, export management, and trade preferences. These sessions are designed to offer practical advice for optimising trade processes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

End-to-end compliance with SAP

Sessions will also focus on achieving end-to-end compliance within the SAP environment, helping businesses integrate SAP solutions to address tax and trade challenges efficiently, with an emphasis on automation and scalability.

What makes this event so special?

This event stands out because of the community it fosters. As Thomas Frénéhard , Product Marketing for GRC & Security at SAP , puts it: "In a more and more virtualised world, this event brings together – face-to-face and in one physical location – tax and trade peers from all industries and company sizes. Fostering collaboration, networking, and innovation, this is more than an event, it’s a community of experts!"

Key takeaways include:

• How to stay ahead of tax compliance and evolving reporting requirements.
• Understanding the increasing demands for real-time data in global trade.
• Practical ways to leverage SAP technologies for end-to-end compliance.

More than just a learning opportunity, this event is your chance to engage with a community of experts and peers. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this collaborative environment.

Register today to secure your place at this must-attend event!