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GC T-393/25 & T-394/25: EU Court Dismisses Challenges to ViDA Rules for Short-Term Rentals
The EU Court ruled against two cases challenging the legality of new ViDA platform economy rules for short-term accommodation rental, determining that the cases were inadmissible due to the litigating parties not having...
3 weeks ago
Two countries live, two different systems — what that requires from your e-invoicing strategy
Belgium and Poland have both implemented significant e-invoicing mandates, with Belgium using a decentralized Peppol network for B2B invoicing since January 1, 2026, while Poland has launched the KSeF central government...
3 weeks ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 8/2026
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 8/2026 NEW COLLECTION...
3 weeks ago
Understanding KSeF: Issuing Invoices to Foreign Contractors in Poland
Mandatory KSeF for All Transactions: Under the mandatory application of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), businesses in Poland must issue structured invoices through the system for all sales, including those to...
3 weeks ago
Ireland Confirms Phased Rollout of Mandatory E-Invoicing and Real-Time VAT Reporting from 2028
Ireland will implement mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing and real-time VAT reporting in phases, starting November 2028. Large VAT-registered corporates must comply first in November 2028; all VAT-registered businesses...
3 weeks ago
The Ultimate Guide to France’s “Plateforme Agréée” (PDP) Certification
Importance of Becoming a PA: The transition from PDP to PA under the DGFiP’s External Specifications v3.1 allows certified platforms to directly exchange invoices without routing through the government hub. This...
3 weeks ago
Argentina Expands E-Invoicing and Introduces Monthly E-Settlement from July 2026
Expansion of Mandatory E-Invoicing: Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has issued General Resolution 5824/26, effective July 1, 2026, which expands the mandatory e-invoicing framework to include additional sectors...
3 weeks ago
Greece Delays Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing for Large Businesses to March 2026
Greece has extended the mandatory B2B e-invoicing start date for large businesses from 2 February to 2 March 2026. The gradual implementation window now runs from 2 March to 3 May 2026. The extension applies to...
3 weeks ago
Greece Postpones Mandatory B2B e-Invoicing to March 2026: New Dates, Scope, and Penalties
Greece has postponed mandatory B2B e-Invoicing for large businesses to March 2, 2026, with a two-month soft-launch period ending in early May 2026. The first wave targets resident large businesses (annual turnover...
3 weeks ago
Stricter Penalties for Failure to Submit VAT Records in Slovenia from July 2025
From July 1, 2025, taxpayers in Slovenia must electronically submit VAT calculation and deduction records to the tax authority. Most taxpayers have already complied, but those who fail to submit these records will face...
3 weeks ago
Touchless Compliance: How Agentic AI Is Revolutionizing Sales and Use Tax Automation
Touchless compliance uses agentic AI to autonomously manage sales and use tax processes with minimal manual intervention, unlike traditional automation. It enables scalability, real-time visibility, and strategic...
3 weeks ago
Poland Advances KSeF Authentication Deadlines Under Regulation No. 169
Regulation No. 169 advances KSeF authentication deadlines in Poland. Trusted signature authentication is effective from February 13 instead of March 31. Mandatory electronic identification applies from February 14...
3 weeks ago
Fiskalization 2.0 Implementation: Key Results, Insights, and Next Steps for Taxpayers
Over 15 million eInvoices were fiscalized and over 313,000 taxpayers confirmed eInvoice receipt addresses between January 1 and February 20, 2026, indicating high engagement and growing use of the Fiskalizacija 2.0...
3 weeks ago
Belgium Adopts Major 2026 VAT Reform: E-Invoicing, Refund Rules, Rate Changes, and Compliance Updates
Belgian Parliament passed a major VAT reform bill in February 2026, modernizing compliance, enforcement, and administrative procedures. Authorities can now issue substitute VAT returns for non-filers, with automated...
3 weeks ago
Polish Finance Ministry Allows VAT Deduction Outside KSeF, But Legal Amendment Needed
The Ministry of Finance allows VAT deduction from an invoice received outside the KSeF system. This position is favorable for taxpayers and aligns with a recent individual tax interpretation. However, the legal basis...
3 weeks ago
KSeF Is Not a State Archive: Digitalization Increases, Not Replaces, Archival Responsibilities
KSeF is a transactional system for handling e-invoices and does not serve as a state archive or long-term storage system. Digitization increases the importance and responsibility of state archives for the long-term...
3 weeks ago
How to Issue Advance Invoices in KSeF: Theory, Practice, and Key Practical Examples
Advance invoices (faktury zaliczkowe) must be issued when payment is received before delivery of goods or services, except in specific cases (e.g., intra-community supply or when payment and service occur in the same...
3 weeks ago
Why AI Can’t Fully Replace VAT Compliance Teams: The Need for Expert Oversight
AI can greatly enhance VAT compliance by automating processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing manual errors. VAT compliance is highly complex due to evolving legislation, ambiguous rules, and jurisdiction-specific...
3 weeks ago
Poland Advances KSeF Authentication Deadlines with New Regulation Effective February 13, 2026
Poland amended regulations on the National e-Invoice System (KSeF). The date for using a trusted signature to authenticate entities was moved up to Feb. 13 from March 31. The date for mandatory electronic identification...
3 weeks ago
SAT Warns: Over 100,000 Peso Fines for Improper CSF Requests in Electronic Invoicing
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) will fine taxpayers over 100,000 pesos for improperly requiring a Tax Status Certificate (CSF) to issue electronic invoices. The CSF is not mandatory for issuing electronic...
3 weeks ago
Mandatory E-Invoicing in Slovakia from 2027: How to Prepare for Upcoming EU Requirements
Mandatory e-invoicing for cross-border B2B transactions in the EU will start on July 1, 2030, under the ViDA package. Slovakia will implement mandatory domestic e-invoicing from 2027, ahead of the EU-wide requirement...
3 weeks ago
Goiás Mandates Real-Time Integration of Electronic Payments with Invoices for ICMS Taxpayers
Goiás State Department of Economy now requires ICMS taxpayers to automatically link any electronic payment to the corresponding e-Invoice (NF-e) or digital receipt (NFC-e). Payment and invoice systems must be...
3 weeks ago
Italy Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Tax Monitoring Platform for Enhanced Compliance and Risk Detection
Italy launched an AI-powered real-time tax monitoring platform on January 1, 2026, supported by the Revenue Agency. The system cross-references data from e-invoicing, digital payments, and tax returns to detect non...
3 weeks ago
Nigeria Expands E-Invoicing Mandate: Phased Rollout and Enforcement Deadlines Through 2028
Nigeria Revenue Service is expanding mandatory e-invoicing to medium and small (emerging) taxpayers. Medium taxpayers: pilot April–June 2026, go-live July 1, 2026, enforcement January–March 2027. Emerging taxpayers:...
3 weeks ago
Sweden Proposes ViDA-Aligned VAT Amendments for Cross-Border and Platform Supplies from 2027
Sweden proposes amendments to its VAT Act to align with the EU’s ViDA Directive, effective January 1, 2027. The changes clarify cross-border VAT rules, including when VAT is chargeable and reporting obligations arise...
3 weeks ago
7 Essential Insights for Successful E-Invoicing Implementation in Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria
African tax authorities require real-time or near real-time e-invoicing compliance, with immediate visibility into transactions. Data quality is the main challenge; poor data (invalid tax IDs, addresses, etc.) causes...
3 weeks ago
South Africa to Implement Mandatory E-Invoicing and Real-Time VAT Reporting by 2028
South Africa will implement a mandatory electronic invoicing and real-time VAT reporting framework by 2028. The legal framework will be established in 2025, with consultations and technical finalization in 2026–2027...
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