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Portugal Extends Deadline for Mandatory Electronic Signatures in E-Invoices to 2026

  • Portuguese government delays mandatory implementation of Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for electronic invoices to January 1, 2026
  • Businesses can continue using PDF invoices as electronic invoices until December 31, 2025
  • QES will be required on electronic invoices starting January 1, 2026
  • QES can only be issued by certified third-party providers
  • Delays provide businesses with more time to comply with new e-invoicing regulations and ensure a smoother transition to updated standards

Source: fiscal-requirements.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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