Belgium’s mandatory B2B e-invoicing from January 2026 marks a major shift in VAT control, validation, and enforcement across Europe. Structured e-invoicing moves VAT risk upstream into operational systems, requiring...
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Cameroon Mandates E-Invoicing in 2026 Finance Law
Cameroon will require mandatory e-invoicing as stated in its 2026 Finance Law. Source: innovatetax.com Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source...
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EU’s ViDA Directive: Structured E-Invoices Become Mandatory, Ending PDF Validity and Recipient Consent
The EU’s ViDA directive redefines “electronic invoice” to mean only structured, machine-readable formats (like XML or EDI), excluding PDFs. Recipient acceptance is no longer required; customers must accept structured e...
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No Paper Invoices Accepted for VAT Refund Requests from July 1, 2023, Says Tax Authority
From July 1, 2023, paper invoices are no longer accepted as proof for VAT refund requests in Egypt. Taxpayers should refer to the provided links for supporting documents and FAQs regarding VAT refund procedures. The...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Approves Mandatory E-Invoicing and Real-Time Tax Reporting Legislation
Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved legislation mandating electronic invoicing and real-time fiscal reporting for all commercial transactions (B2B, B2G, B2C). The system will align with European e-invoicing standards...
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Sweden Initiates Inquiry on Mandatory E-Invoicing and Digital VAT Reporting Under EU ViDA Framework
Sweden has launched an official inquiry into implementing the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) framework, focusing on mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting. The inquiry will assess necessary legal changes, the...
1 month ago
France Enacts 2026 Finance Bill with Key E-Invoicing Mandate Amendments and Stricter Penalties
France adopted the 2026 Finance Bill, enacting key amendments to the B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting mandate. The law establishes a central invoice routing directory via the Public Invoicing Portal and updates platform...
1 month ago
Singapore Expands InvoiceNow to Five-Corner Model for Real-Time GST E-Invoicing and Reporting
Singapore is expanding its e-invoicing system (InvoiceNow/Peppol) into a five-corner model, where GST-relevant invoice data is sent both to business partners and directly to the tax authority (IRAS). Invoice delivery...
1 month ago
KSeF Training for Industries: Central and Local Sessions Starting March 2026
From March 2, 2026, a new cycle of KSeF (National e-Invoice System) trainings dedicated to specific economic sectors will begin, organized both centrally (online) and locally (in-person and online). Central trainings...
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Poland’s KSeF E-Invoicing: Key 2026 Updates, Authentication Changes, and New QR Code Rules
Poland’s National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) will become mandatory in 2026, with new regulations released in December 2025. From 14 February 2026, authentication will be via the National Electronic Identification Node...
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Serbia Requires e-Invoices for Public Entities on Request, Even for Cash Retail Payments
Retailers in Serbia must provide electronic invoices to public sector entities upon request. This requirement applies even if the purchase was paid in cash. A fiscal receipt does not exempt retailers from issuing an e...
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South Africa to Mandate E-Invoicing and Real-Time VAT Reporting by 2028
South Africa is moving toward mandatory electronic invoicing and real-time VAT reporting as part of SARS’s VAT Modernization program. The new system will use a hybrid, interoperable framework similar to the Peppol 5...
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Argentina Introduces New E-Invoicing and Monthly Settlement Rules Effective July 2026
Argentina’s Tax Authority (ARCA) will implement new e-invoicing rules and a monthly settlement system starting July 1, 2026. Financial institutions, insurance companies, credit card providers, prepaid health plans, and...
1 month ago
Greece Delays Mandatory E-Invoicing for Large Enterprises to March 2026; New Compliance Steps Outlined
Greece has extended the mandatory e-invoicing deadline for large enterprises (with 2023 revenues over €1 million) to 2 March 2026. A transitional period runs from 2 March to 3 May 2026, during which businesses can use...
1 month ago
Insurance Brokers May Still Be Required to Use National e-Invoicing System in Some Cases
Insurance intermediaries do not have to issue invoices via the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) unless the client requests an invoice with the full statutory data. This interpretation comes from the latest guidance by...
1 month ago
Companies Struggle to Book Invoices Issued Both in and Outside KSeF, Risking Double Entries
Companies must manage invoices both within and outside the KSeF system, leading to accounting challenges and risk of double-booking. Invoices are issued in multiple formats: structured XML in KSeF, electronic PDFs, and...
1 month ago
EU Approves Updated E-Invoicing Standard to Support ViDA and Cross-Border B2B Reporting
The European Committee for Standardisation approved updates to the EN 16931-1 e-invoicing standard on 13 February 2026 to support ViDA reforms. The revision prepares for mandatory structured, cross-border B2B e...
1 month ago
Global E‑Invoicing & E‑Reporting Regulatory Update – February 2026
Executive Summary EU Embraces ViDA & New E‑Invoicing Standards: The EU approved an updated e-invoicing standard (EN 16931-1) to support B2B invoicing and ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) reporting requirements[1]. This...
1 month ago
The hidden risk of delaying VAT compliance during an ERP upgrade
Delaying VAT compliance during an SAP S/4HANA upgrade can lead to significant rework, increased costs, and operational inefficiencies, as organizations may end up duplicating efforts for compliance integration, risking...
1 month ago
VATIT Webinar: The Future of e-Invoicing in the Middle East (Feb 26)
REGISTER HERE About this webinar As the UAE prepares to roll out its mandatory VAT e-invoicing regime, businesses across the Middle East face one of the most significant digital tax compliance transformations in recent...
1 month ago
Togo Introduces Certified E-Invoicing in 2026 Finance Law to Boost VAT Compliance
Togo sets legal basis for certified e-invoicing and future tax data transmission Togo’s 2026 Finance Law establishes a framework for the Certified Electronic Invoice, allowing the tax administration to create a...
1 month ago
Switching to Electronic Invoicing: Can You Eliminate Paper Documents with KSeF?
From April 1, 2024, the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) allows issuing, sending, and storing invoices electronically, eliminating the need for paper documents if only KSeF is used. Taxpayers must store VAT-related...
1 month ago
UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Comprehensive Operational Guidance for E-Invoicing Compliance
The UAE Ministry of Finance released comprehensive operational guidance for the Electronic Invoicing System on 23 February 2026. Three documents were published: Electronic Invoicing Guidelines, Electronic Invoice...
1 month ago
UAE FTA Issues Final Technical Guidance on Mandatory E-Invoicing Fields and XML Structure
The UAE Federal Tax Authority released a 16-page technical document detailing mandatory data fields, code lists, and XML structure for e-invoices, aligned with Peppol PINT AE specifications. E-invoicing will be...
1 month ago
Greece Delays Mandatory E-Invoicing for Large Businesses to March 2026 with Transitional Period
Greece has postponed mandatory e-invoicing for large businesses to March 2, 2026, with a transitional period until May 3, 2026. The requirement applies to B2B transactions within Greece, with non-EU companies, and B2G...
1 month ago
Greece Delays Mandatory E-Invoicing for Large Companies to March 2026
Greece has postponed the mandatory e-invoicing requirement for large companies to March 2, 2026. The transition period now runs from March 2 to May 3, 2026. E-invoicing will be gradually extended to other businesses...
1 month ago
India IRN vs Europe CTC: Key Differences in E-Invoicing Models, Clearance, and Reporting
India uses a centralized, real-time clearance model (IRN) for e-invoicing, requiring validation before invoice issuance. Europe has multiple CTC models, varying by country, with some using clearance, others focusing on...
1 month ago
Uzbekistan Launches AI-Driven VAT Assessment Tool for E-Invoicing and Tax Risk Management
Uzbekistan’s Tax Authority launched an AI-powered tool to assess VAT risk in electronic invoices, categorizing them as low, medium, or high risk. The system aims to increase tax collection, penalize non-compliant...
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