The obligation to use the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) applies to all entrepreneurs, regardless of their legal form, including sole proprietors registered in CEIDG. Sole proprietors are not exempt from KSeF and must...
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Denmark Replaces OIOUBL with Peppol BIS 4 as Sole E-Invoicing Standard
Denmark will phase out its national e-invoicing format, OIOUBL, and adopt a localized version of Peppol BIS 4 (NemHandel BIS 4) as the sole standard. This marks a shift from a dual-format system to a single...
3 weeks ago
Dutch Parliament Criticizes New VAT System, But Halting Project Deemed Too Disruptive
The Dutch parliament is concerned about the new VAT system for the Tax Authority being supplied by an American company, but most do not support stopping the project. The current VAT system is outdated and urgently needs...
3 weeks ago
Netherlands Plans Mandatory Domestic B2B E-Invoicing via Peppol, Draft Law Expected Late 2026
The Netherlands is moving toward mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting for all domestic and cross-border B2B transactions, using the Peppol network, with a phased rollout from 2030 to 2032. Draft legislation is...
3 weeks ago
Netherlands Outsources VAT System to U.S. Firm, Raising Digital and Fiscal Sovereignty Concerns
The Netherlands outsourced its core VAT tax system to U.S.-based FAST Enterprises, making the Dutch tax infrastructure dependent on a foreign provider. This creates a technical and financial dependency, as any...
3 weeks ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 12/2026
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 12/2026 NEW COLLECTION...
3 weeks ago
Control Is Becoming Real-Time
Belgium live. Poland progressing with KSeF. France preparing PDP accreditation. Germany introducing mandatory structured B2B invoicing from 2025. February confirmed one structural shift: Tax authorities no longer wait...
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Slovak Republic to Require E-Invoicing for All Domestic B2B Transactions Starting January 2027
Mandatory e-invoicing (eFaktura) for B2B and B2G transactions in Slovakia starts January 1, 2027, using structured XML via the Peppol network. Voluntary testing begins January 1, 2026; non-compliance can result in...
3 weeks ago
Uganda’s E-Invoicing Boosts VAT Compliance by 150%, Inspires Africa-Wide Adoption
Uganda’s e-invoicing system led to a 150% increase in VAT compliance and a 43% drop in inflated input claims. System-to-system invoice validation significantly reduced input VAT fraud. Some tax evasion shifted from...
3 weeks ago
Togo Introduces 18% VAT on Foreign Digital Services from February 2026 with E-Invoicing
Togo will impose an 18% VAT on foreign-provided digital services to its consumers starting 19 February 2026. The VAT framework is based on a platform-led model and is part of the 2026 Finance Law. E-invoicing is being...
3 weeks ago
Slovakia’s eFaktúra System: FAQ on Mandatory B2B/B2G E-Invoicing, Peppol, and Compliance Deadlines
From January 1, 2027, VAT payers in Slovakia must use structured XML e-invoices (EN16931/UBL) for domestic B2B and B2G transactions via certified intermediaries (“Digital Postmen”) on the Peppol network. All...
3 weeks ago
Cameroon 2026: Mandatory Real-Time E-Invoicing Introduced for All Taxable Persons
Cameroon’s 2026 Finance Law mandates real-time e-invoicing for all taxable persons and transactions. A central e-invoicing platform will be built, with accredited third-party providers allowed if they meet standards...
3 weeks ago
Government Proposes Mandatory E-Invoicing and Other Financial Market Law Changes from 2027
E-invoicing will become mandatory for businesses from January 1, 2027, and electronic accounting systems from January 1, 2030. Changes to the Securities Trading Act allow for passive (silent) consent to electronic...
3 weeks ago
Self-Billing Agreements Remain Valid Under KSeF: What Changes for VAT Invoices After April 2026?
The self-billing agreement remains legally valid and can continue under the KSeF e-invoicing system. The seller must properly configure permissions in KSeF, authorizing the buyer to issue invoices on their behalf...
3 weeks ago
Denmark Plans Shift to Peppol BIS E-Invoicing Standard by 2029 for EU Alignment
Denmark plans to replace its national OIOUBL e-invoicing format with the international Nemhandel BIS 4 (Peppol BIS) standard. The phased migration will start in 2028, aiming for full implementation by mid-2029 to align...
3 weeks ago
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mandates Real-Time E-Invoicing for All Transactions Starting 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Upper House passed a law mandating real-time electronic reporting of all transactions, effective 12 February 2026. The law applies to most businesses, organizations, and government bodies, with...
3 weeks ago
Oman Tax Authority Launches Fawtara Platform for Nationwide E-Invoicing Rollout Starting August 2026
Oman Tax Authority launched the Fawtara platform for electronic invoicing. Phased rollout begins with 100 large VAT-registered companies in August 2026. All large VAT-registered companies join in February 2027, followed...
3 weeks ago
Greece Delays Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing for Large Businesses to March 2026 with Transition Period
Greece postponed mandatory B2B e-invoicing for large businesses to March 2, 2026, with a transition period until May 3, 2026. The delay applies to companies with over €1 million in 2023 revenue, as part of the first...
3 weeks ago
Norway plans mandatory B2B e‑invoicing from 2027 and full digital bookkeeping by 2030
Summary Norway plans to introduce mandatory digital bookkeeping and mandatory e‑invoicing for bookkeeping‑liable businesses, following up on proposals from the Norwegian Tax Administration. Receiving e‑invoices and...
3 weeks ago
ViDA Implementation in Hungary: A Fundamental Shift Toward Data‑Driven VAT Compliance
Hungary is preparing for one of the most far‑reaching transformations in VAT compliance in recent decades. The implementation of the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package will not merely introduce mandatory...
3 weeks ago
The Oman Tax Authority launches the Fawtara accreditation portal
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has launched the “Fawtara Portal,” allowing service providers to apply for accreditation for e-invoicing. This launch is a key step towards Oman’s upcoming Peppol 5-corner...
3 weeks ago
Upphandlingsmyndigheten set to assume Peppol-related responsibilities
Sweden is restructuring its government, leading to the planned discontinuation of Digg (Agency for Digital Government) as a standalone entity. As part of this change, Digg’s responsibilities related to Peppol (a...
3 weeks ago
Chad’s 2026 Finance Law introduces mandatory e-invoicing for public expenses
Effective January 1, 2026, Chad’s 2026 Finance Law mandates the use of a Standardized Electronic Invoice (FEN) for all invoices related to state public spending. This means no public expenditure can be processed...
3 weeks ago
Slovakia provides more guidance on the upcoming e-Invoicing and e-reporting mandate
Slovakia is implementing mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions via the Peppol network from January 1, 2027, with B2G no longer using the EFA proposal. Recipients must be ready to receive e-invoices via...
3 weeks ago
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mandates B2C Fiscal Registers, B2B E-Invoicing and E-Reporting by 2029
Bosnia and Herzegovina will require B2C fiscal registers by 2028 and B2B/B2G e-invoicing and e-reporting by 2029, following legislation effective 12 February 2026. The system mandates real-time digital reporting for...
3 weeks ago
EU VAT Data Exchange: Integration Advances Amid Member State Disputes Over Control and Confidentiality
EU policymakers are moving towards broader VAT data sharing to combat fraud and simplify reporting, but Member States are divided over issues of confidentiality, control, and system architecture. The main debate is...
3 weeks ago
Norway Accelerates Mandatory Digital Bookkeeping and E-Invoicing for Businesses, Effective January 2027
Norway’s Ministry of Finance will accelerate mandatory digital bookkeeping and e-invoicing for businesses, with B2B e-invoicing required from January 1, 2027. All businesses subject to bookkeeping must implement...
3 weeks ago
UAE Releases Official E-Invoicing Guidelines: Key Compliance Dates, Rules, and Business Requirements
The UAE Ministry of Finance released official e-invoicing guidelines on February 23, 2026, detailing phased mandatory compliance starting January 1, 2027, for large entities, with voluntary adoption allowed earlier...
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