Several countries introducing mandatory e-invoicing are offering grace periods or temporary penalty relief to help businesses transition. Belgium allows a three-month penalty-free period (Jan–Mar 2026) for B2B e...
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How to Correct a Structured Invoice in KSeF Issued with an Incorrect Buyer’s NIP After 2026
If a structured invoice in KSeF is issued with an incorrect buyer NIP, a “zeroing” corrective invoice must be issued (structured or offline), then a new invoice with the correct NIP must be created. From...
South Africa’s E-Invoicing and Real-Time VAT: Transforming Tax Compliance and Business Transparency
South Africa is introducing a new e-invoicing and real-time VAT data framework, with phased rollout starting in 2026 and full implementation by 2028. The system aims to automate tax compliance, increase transparency...
Mapping Indirect Tax Operations: Identifying Breakdowns and Maximizing Automation with the Happy Path Framework
The Happy Path framework helps map and diagnose breakdowns in indirect tax operations, highlighting where automation can have the greatest impact. It visualizes the entire indirect tax lifecycle, from transaction to...
Global Tax Updates January 2026: Key Rate Changes, E-Invoicing, and Regulatory Reforms Worldwide
UK: HMRC revised VAT grouping policy to include overseas establishments, easing cross-border VAT and enabling VAT reclaims. Germany: Draft amendment proposes permanent 7% reduced VAT rate for hospitality food sales...
KIS: Invoice Issue Date in KSeF Is P_1 Field, Not System Creation Date for VAT Purposes
The date of invoice issuance in KSeF is the date in field P_1, not the date the invoice is created in the system. This date is also the date the tax obligation arises if the invoice date matches the delivery date. The...
KSeF Security Discussed Without Details Amid Hacker Concerns, Officials Assure Higher Safety Standards
Only a few dozen people nationwide will have access to all KSeF data, and only with a special “secret” clearance. Details about KSeF security are withheld to prevent hackers from exploiting information. KSeF...
Is KSeF Secure Enough? Concerns Over Invoice Data Protection and Business Confidentiality
Concerns are rising about the security of invoice data in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) as its launch approaches. Users worry that a private company, Imperva (owned by Thales), which provides cybersecurity...
ecosio Webinar on Demand: E-Invoicing in Poland – What you need to know
Watch it HERE What we’ll cover On 6 August, the Polish Parliament approved legislation making e-invoicing mandatory via the national e-invoicing system KSeF for all VAT taxpayers. From 1 February 2026, businesses...
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 4/2026
Podcast on Spotify Follow the latest updates on E-Invoicing and Real Time Reporting on www.vatupdate.com and the LinkedIn pages on E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting and ViDA. HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEKS 4/2026 NEW COLLECTION...
Denmark Cancels OIOUBL 3.0, Expands Digital Bookkeeping Act to 118,000 More Businesses in 2026
Denmark will fully implement its Digital Bookkeeping Act in 2026, requiring all businesses to use certified or compliant digital accounting systems. The planned OIOUBL 3.0 e-invoice format has been officially cancelled...
Self-Employed Professionals Exempt from e-Invoice; e-Self-Employment Receipt Satisfies Legal Requirement
Self-employed professionals in Turkey are not required to switch to the e-Invoice system if they issue e-Self-Employment Receipts. Issuing e-Self-Employment Receipts is mandatory and fully satisfies legal requirements;...
KSeF Implementation: What Employees Must Know About Documenting Purchases from 2026
From February 1, 2026, all taxpayers must receive invoices via the National e-Invoice System (KSeF). Employees making purchases on behalf of employers need to understand new documentation rules, as various invoice types...
How to Log in to MCU KSeF: Step-by-Step Guide for Companies in 2026
The MCU (Module of Certificates and Permissions) in KSeF allows companies to manage access rights, apply for, and download KSeF certificates, which are necessary for issuing and receiving invoices. Early login to MCU...
KSeF Exemption in 2026: How to Calculate the 10,000 PLN Sales Limit and When to Apply KSeF
In 2026, taxpayers with monthly sales documented by invoices not exceeding 10,000 PLN (gross) are exempt from mandatory KSeF e-invoicing and can issue invoices using previous methods. The 10,000 PLN limit includes only...
Phantom Invoices in KSeF: Duplicate VAT Documents to Appear in 2026, Warns Prof. Modzelewski
In 2026, “phantom invoices” (documents pretending to be VAT invoices) will appear in the KSeF system. There will be confusion due to invoices being sent to KSeF after already being issued and received...
KSeF 2026 and Cryptocurrencies: Does Tax Digitization Mean the End of Anonymity in Crypto?
From February 2026, the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) becomes mandatory for most businesses, but significant exemptions apply to cryptocurrency exchange businesses. Crypto exchanges and virtual currency bureaus...
Denmark Finalizes Digital Bookkeeping Rollout, Cancels OIOUBL 3.0, Awaits New E-Invoice Standard
Denmark will fully implement its Digital Bookkeeping Act in 2026, requiring electronic accounting and invoicing for about 118,000 more businesses from January 1, 2026. In-house bookkeeping systems have a transition...
Are Invoices in KSeF Secure? Finance Ministry Responds to Data Safety Concerns
Concerns have resurfaced about the security of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) due to a social media post. The Ministry of Finance assures that invoice data is properly encrypted and secure. Experts question the...
KRA VAT Collections Hit Sh30 Billion Monthly After Mandatory Electronic Invoicing Enforcement
Monthly domestic VAT collections have increased to Sh28–30 billion, up from Sh20 billion, due to mandatory electronic tax invoicing (e-TIMS). Annual domestic VAT collections are now estimated at Sh96–100 billion. The e...
North Macedonia to Launch Mandatory E-Invoicing for All VAT-Registered Businesses by October 2026
North Macedonia will launch a mandatory national e-invoicing system (e-Faktura) for all non-cash B2B and B2G transactions, starting with a pilot on 1 January 2026 and becoming fully mandatory by 1 October 2026. The e...
Moldova E-Invoicing: Key Requirements, Timeline, and Transition to Mandatory B2B and B2G Digital Invoices
Moldova will make B2B e-invoicing mandatory by October 2026, following a pilot in January 2026, using the national e-Factura platform. B2G e-invoicing has been mandatory since 2023, requiring suppliers to public...
10 Essential System Changes for VAT and E-Invoicing Compliance in Qatar
Businesses in Qatar must prepare now for upcoming VAT and e-invoicing requirements, as regional tax systems become more digital and regulated. Key system changes include upgrading accounting software, adopting...
How to Detect and Report Fake Invoices in KSeF Before Booking or Payment
The introduction of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) aims to improve tax settlements but has created new risks of receiving fake or scam invoices. Businesses cannot reject invoices in KSeF before they are assigned...
2026 e‑Invoicing Reform Uncertain After Budget Rejection
France’s plans to introduce mandatory B2B e‑invoicing and e‑reporting from 1 September 2026 have been thrown into uncertainty following the failure of the French Parliament to approve the 2026 Finance Bill (PLF 2026) in...
E-Invoicing Exchange Summit Dubai: Shaping the Future of Digital Tax Compliance in the Middle East
Switzerland, January 2026 – The Middle East is entering a new phase of digital tax transformation, driven by mandatory e-invoicing, digital VAT reporting, and real-time tax controls. As governments accelerate regulatory...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: E-Invoicing & E-Reporting
SUMMARY 1. Introduction: A Major Digital Leap for FBiH Tax Compliance The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is on the verge of implementing a comprehensive electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) and real-time...
The «Prefilling» headache
The ViDA directive fundamentally alters the definition of electronic invoices in Article 217 of the VAT Directive, shifting from a broad definition of “any electronic format” to a more restrictive...














