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A smart contract can secure that VAT and tax is paid directly to the government.\"\n\nThe advantage of smart contracts – which are offered by an increasing number of blockchain platforms – is that they can automate the execution of certain necessary actions, thereby making it cheaper for companies to stay on top of various obligations.\n\n\"Blockchain will most likely be a solution to many enterprises and their wish to optimize operations and gain better control of regulatory requirements,” Craner adds. \"The number one killer for small businesses is tight up revenues in claims and unpaid bills for giving services. Blockchain with smart contracts can help quick settlements and trusted releases (we deliver on time in full, you pay instantly).\"\n\nIn sum, blockchain tech will enable smaller companies to be more efficient, which by extension will enable them to do and offer many of the things that were formally the preserve of large corporations. 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