The State Secretary of Finance has sent the legislative proposal “Implementation of the VAT Directive in the Digital Age – single VAT registration” to the House of Representatives. The proposal concerns the...
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Germany Prepares XRechnung 4.0 for EU-Compliant E-Invoicing and Digital VAT Reporting by 2030
KoSIT is developing XRechnung 4.0 to align with the new EU e-invoicing standard EN 16931-1:2026, enabling a single compliant format for B2G and future B2B invoicing. The update introduces major technical and regulatory...
2 months ago
KSeF: Business vs. Private Purchases—Which Invoices Must Be Processed and Downloaded?
Only invoices with a company tax identification number (NIP) will be processed in the KSeF system. Private purchases not related to business activity and without a NIP will not appear in KSeF. KSeF is designed for...
2 months ago
Costa Rica Introduces Monthly Filing for Transactions Not Supported by E-Invoice, Updates Reporting Rules
Costa Rica’s tax authority issued new rules for the D 270 informational return for transactions not supported by e-invoice. A new monthly filing requirement for the D 270 form is introduced. Transitional rules apply for...
2 months ago
Spain Approves Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing; Phased Rollout Pending Ministerial Order Details
Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a mandatory B2B e-invoicing system to accelerate business digitalization, reduce late payments, and improve cash flow, especially for SMEs. Implementation is phased: companies with...
2 months ago
Denmark Sets 2026 Agenda for Mandatory E-Invoicing and Digital Bookkeeping Transition
From July 1, 2026, all companies using a registered bookkeeping system in Denmark are expected to issue e-invoices by default and will be automatically enrolled in NemHandel’s registry unless they opt out. The Danish...
2 months ago
Oman E-Invoicing Rollout: Key Dates, Fawtara Portal Launch, and Implementation Phases
Oman is implementing a nationwide e-invoicing system through a four-stage rollout, with the Fawtara Portal as the central platform. Service provider registration for the Fawtara Portal opens in Q1 2026, with a test...
2 months ago
Finance Ministry Updates e-Invoice System; Tax Law Changes Spark Warehouse Classification Controversy
The Ministry of Finance is introducing changes to the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) from April, making it more user-friendly, especially for small businesses. Updates to the Taxpayer Application will simplify daily...
2 months ago
Poland Announces Second Phase of Mandatory E-Invoicing for Most Businesses from April 2026
Poland’s Ministry of Finance will require most businesses to issue digital invoices via the KSeF system from 1 April 2026. Smaller businesses with monthly invoice sales under PLN 10,000 have until 1 January 2027 to...
2 months ago
Costa Rica Extends Deadlines and Grants Transitional Relief for Monthly Non–E-Invoice Reporting
Costa Rica extended the deadline for monthly Form 270 reporting from 10 to 25 calendar days after each month, effective January 1, 2026. For 2026, all monthly returns can be filed by January 25, 2027, without penalties...
2 months ago
Dutch Bill Implements EU VAT in the Digital Age: Single Registration, OSS Expansion, Less Red Tape
The amended bill implements the EU VAT in the Digital Age Directive (VIDA) in Dutch law, aiming to reduce administrative burdens by expanding and simplifying one-stop-shop (OSS) VAT schemes. It limits the need for VAT...
2 months ago
Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing: New Royal Decree Updates Electronic Billing Regulations for Businesses
Mandatory electronic invoicing system approved for B2B transactions between businesses and professionals. New Royal Decree modifies the existing invoicing obligations regulation (Royal Decree 1619/2012). The regulation...
2 months ago
E-Invoicing in France, Germany, and Italy: Systems, Timelines, and Regulatory Models Compared
Italy pioneered mandatory e-invoicing for all B2B and B2C transactions in 2019, using a central government platform (SDI) for real-time validation and long-term archiving. France will roll out mandatory e-invoicing for...
2 months ago
Italy Takes the First Formal Step Towards ViDA Implementation
European Delegation Law 2025 Sets the Framework for Digital VAT Reforms Summary – Key Takeaways Legal basis for ViDA transposition established: Italy’s European Delegation Law 2025 authorises the Government to amend...
2 months ago
Ministry of Finance Submits Draft VAT Act Amendment to Transpose ViDA Rules
Summary (3 key takeaways) Partial transposition of ViDA: The Czech Ministry of Finance has submitted for consultation a draft amendment to the VAT Act implementing elements of the EU “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA)...
2 months ago
Chad Expands Mandatory E-Invoicing to Public Sector and NGOs Starting January 2026
Chad’s 2026 Finance Law expands mandatory use of Standardized Electronic Invoices (FEN) starting January 1, 2026. FEN is now required for specific VAT-taxable transactions and as a prerequisite for processing public...
2 months ago
Belgium Ends Grace Period for B2B E-Invoicing: Sanctions Begin April 2026
Belgium’s three-month grace period for B2B e-invoicing ends on March 31, 2026. From April 1, 2026, non-compliant businesses may face administrative sanctions. Sanctions will be assessed case by case by FPS Finance...
2 months ago
Spain Mandates B2B E-Invoicing for Companies, Enforces Real-Time Payment Reporting from 2027
Spain has mandated electronic invoicing for all domestic B2B transactions, excluding B2C, via a Royal Decree adopted on 24 March 2026. The system uses both accredited private platforms and a free public solution by...
2 months ago
Local Government Units Must Use KSeF for VAT-Taxable Civil Law Transactions
Local government units (JST) are active VAT taxpayers and must use the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) for civil law activities subject to VAT (e.g., rental, lease, property sales, utility re-invoicing). There is no...
2 months ago
Norway Unveils Timeline for Mandatory E-Invoicing and Digital Bookkeeping by 2030
Norway plans to mandate electronic invoicing by January 1, 2027, and digital bookkeeping by January 1, 2030. EHF will likely be the required e-invoice format, with possible exemptions for small businesses under 50,000...
2 months ago
VAT Challenges for Tax Teams in Usage-Based Billing and System Design
Usage-based billing is now common for AI and SaaS, aligning pricing with actual consumption. This model shifts VAT risk to areas outside traditional tax team control, mainly due to system design, timing, and data flow...
2 months ago
Spain Mandates B2B eInvoicing for All Businesses Under New Royal Decree, Phased Rollout Planned
Spain has approved a Royal Decree mandating electronic invoicing for all B2B transactions, expanding the Crea y Crece law. Electronic invoices must be structured, machine-readable files, ending the use of PDFs, Excel...
2 months ago
E-Invoicing Ban Only for VAT-Exempt Healthcare Services Raises Privacy Concerns
Electronic invoicing is prohibited only for VAT-exempt healthcare services. Recent guidance from the Agency raises some privacy concerns. The change was made by modifying art. 10-bis of DL 119/2018 through art. 2 of...
2 months ago
How to Effectively Track and Manage Global E-Invoicing Regulations and Compliance Deadlines
E-invoicing regulations are rapidly changing worldwide, making compliance challenging for international businesses. Companies can manage regulations in-house, use tracking tools, or outsource to providers. In-house...
2 months ago
Real-Time Tax and E-Invoicing: Global Trends, Compliance, and Practical Strategies for 2026
Global tax compliance is shifting toward real-time e-Invoicing and standardized reporting, requiring businesses to adapt quickly. The webinar will cover recent country-specific updates, regulatory mandates, and...
2 months ago
GCC e-Invoicing Rollouts: Key Updates, Compliance Insights, and Practical Steps for Businesses
The GCC is rapidly implementing e-Invoicing and continuous transaction controls, aiming for greater transparency, real-time reporting, and standardized processes. Businesses must adapt to new requirements, including...
2 months ago
Germany’s Mandatory E-Invoicing: Key Dates, Requirements, and How to Prepare for Compliance
Germany is mandating structured, machine-readable e-invoices for domestic B2B transactions, replacing PDFs and paper invoices. All businesses must be able to receive e-invoices from January 1, 2025; issuing becomes...
2 months ago
China’s E‑Fapiao System: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital VAT Invoicing and Compliance
China uses a nationwide, clearance-based e-invoicing system (e-fapiao) for VAT, with invoices validated by the State Taxation Administration (STA) before becoming legally valid. Invoices are structured in XML (the legal...
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