Romania delays requirement for certain taxpayers to issue RO E-Invoices New deadline set for 1 October 2025 Applies to specific taxpayer categories Source: research.ibfd.org Note that this post was (partially) written...
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UAE Amends VAT Law to Include E-Invoicing and Update Compliance Requirements
The Emirati Ministry of Finance posted Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2024 on July 2 The decree-law amends the VAT framework It includes measures for electronic invoicing systems and documents It amends provisions for...
France Introduces XP Z12-014 Standard for B2B E-Invoicing Reform, Effective June 2025
France introduced a new e-invoicing standard called XP Z12 014 on 13 June 2025 The standard was developed to support the B2B e-invoicing reform It provides clarity and operational guidance for businesses and certified...
Singapore to Mandate E-Invoicing in Phases, Starting November 2025 for New GST Registrants
Singapore’s e-invoicing system will become mandatory in phases starting November 2025 for new GST-registered companies and April 2026 for all new GST registrants Businesses can use the InvoiceNow platform for e...
Preparing for Brazil’s 2026 Mandatory E-Invoicing: A Guide to Compliance and Automation
Over 1,280 Brazilian municipalities have joined the National NFS-e System, mandatory nationwide by January 1, 2026 Brazil’s e-invoicing system includes NF-e for goods, NFS-e for services, NFCom for telecom, and CT...
Malaysia’s Stamp Duty Relief and E-Invoicing Updates: Key Changes and Compliance Deadlines
Stamp duty relief is granted for employment contracts signed before 1 January 2025 Contracts signed in 2025 must be stamped by 31 December 2025 Self-assessment for stamp duty starts on 1 January 2026 Consolidated e...
FIRS Mandates E-Invoicing for Large Taxpayers Starting July 2025 After Successful Pilot Completion
FIRS begins mandatory rollout of Merchant Buyer E-Invoicing System for large taxpayers from 1 July 2025 Pilot phase completed with selected large taxpayers in key sectors Large taxpayers with annual turnover of ₦5...
Survey on Business Attitudes Toward E-Invoicing
Survey Overview: A survey is being conducted in June and July 2025 to assess companies’ attitudes toward e-invoicing, focusing on their experiences and perceptions. Confidential Participation: The survey, managed...
Saudi Arabia Sets E-Invoicing Integration Requirements for Group 23 Taxpayers
On 27 June 2025, ZATCA announced that Group 23 taxpayers—those with VAT-liable revenue above SAR 750,000 in 2022–2024—must integrate e-invoicing systems with Fatoora between 1 January and 31 March 2026. This integration...
Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Penalty Waiver Program Through 2025
Saudi Arabia extended its tax penalty relief initiative from 1 July to 31 December 2025, waiving fines for late registration, filing, payment, and certain VAT and e-invoicing violations. To qualify, taxpayers must...
Norway Launches Consultation on Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing from 2028
On July 1, 2025, Norway’s Ministry of Finance began consulting on mandatory digital bookkeeping and e-invoicing requirements for B2B transactions, aiming to enhance tax compliance and modernize business reporting...
EU VAT Reform Timeline: Key Developments from 2025 to 2035
The EU’s VAT reform program, launched with the 2016 Tax Action Plan, includes the 2021 e-commerce package, ongoing VAT in the Digital Age reforms, and proposed 2028 customs and VAT updates. Source: vatcalc...
EU ViDA Digital Reporting and E-Invoicing Requirements Set for July 2030 Implementation
July 2030 Launch: Pillar 1 of EU ViDA mandates structured e-invoicing and near-real-time digital reporting for all intra-community B2B transactions in goods and services, replacing the current recapitulative reporting...
Netherlands Contemplates B2B E-Invoicing Requirement under VIDA
The Netherlands plans to adopt the EU’s VIDA rules by mandating e-invoicing for cross-border B2B transactions from July 1, 2030, aligning with EU-wide VAT harmonization efforts. Authorities are considering extending...
The paper invoice is dead – yes, even the PDF. Transform yourself before 2030!
VAT and Legal Interpretation: There is a notable discrepancy between the interpretation of VAT regulations by the Dutch Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the EU, particularly highlighted in the Supreme Court...
ViDA – Digital Reporting Requirements – Outcome of the Fiscalis Workshop Vienna – April 8 -10
Workshop Overview: The Fiscalis Workshop, held from April 8 to 10, 2025, involved 26 Member States, 25 business representatives, VAT specialists, and Commission representatives. The workshop aimed to discuss various VAT...
Ministry of Finance Seeks Input on Mandatory Digital Bookkeeping and E-Invoicing by 2028
The Ministry of Finance is conducting a public consultation The consultation is based on a document by the Norwegian Tax Directorate The document evaluates mandatory digital bookkeeping and e-invoicing The requirement...
Norway’s Phased E-Invoicing Mandate: Key Milestones and Public Consultation Details
Norway plans to implement mandatory e-invoicing for businesses with key milestones in 2028 and 2030 A public consultation by the Norwegian Tax Directorate is open until October 31, 2025, for feedback on the e-invoicing...
Modernizing Tax Administration: E-Invoices Transform Household Businesses for Transparency and Fairness
Since 2022, the tax sector has implemented e-invoices from cash registers to modernize tax administration. From June 1, 2025, certain household businesses must issue e-invoices if their annual turnover is 1 billion VND...
Germany Revises E-Invoicing Rules: Key Updates and Business-Friendly Changes Announced by BMF
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance issued a revised draft on mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions on June 25, 2025 Technical errors in e-invoices do not disqualify them completely and corrections...
France’s 2025 E-Invoicing Reform: Key Updates and Progress Towards Mandatory B2B Implementation
France’s e-invoicing reform is set for a phased rollout by September 2026, with significant progress made by summer 2025. The Public Invoicing Portal (PPF) is the main reporting channel to French tax authorities...
EU Neighbors Raise Taxes; Poland Awaits KSeF Amid Tax System Changes in 2024
In 2024, EU member countries worked on implementing 466 changes in national tax laws. Tax burdens and reporting requirements are increasing in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland. Southern European countries...
The Global E-Invoicing Shift: Essential Insights for U.S. Multinationals on Compliance and Strategy
E-invoicing mandates are becoming a global trend, changing how governments monitor and enforce tax compliance. This shift is not just about digitizing invoices but involves real-time monitoring and continuous...
Saudi Arabia Announces Criteria for 23rd Wave of VAT E-Invoicing System Integration
Saudi General Authority of Zakat and Tax announced criteria for the twenty-third wave of VAT e-invoicing system integration Wave begins by March 31, 2026, for taxpayers with VAT-taxable revenue over 750,000 Saudi riyals...
Tunisia Introduces Mandatory E-Invoicing for B2B and Large Enterprises
Tunisia introduces mandatory electronic invoicing for B2B transactions Applies to large companies Aims to improve tax compliance and transparency Part of broader digital transformation efforts Implementation details and...
ecosio Webinar – Five Key E-invoicing Mistakes to Avoid (Sept 25)
REGISTER HERE What we’ll cover Stay ahead of regulatory changes in global e-invoicing. In this webinar, Sergio Martinez will provide an overview of the key current and upcoming developments in e-invoicing in...
ecosio Webinar – ViDA – How New Changes Will Affect You (July 3)
REGISTER HERE What we’ll cover The European Union’s “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) initiative is set to reshape the VAT compliance system across member states. At the core of this initiative is the transition to...
Sri Lanka to Implement E-Invoicing for VAT and Connect POS Systems to Tax Authority
Sri Lanka plans to implement e-invoicing linked directly to the tax office, starting with selected sectors and exporters, to digitalize VAT payments and speed up refunds, with international technical support. E...