UAE adopts a hybrid Peppol 5-Corner model: Unlike the standard 4-corner Peppol setup, the UAE introduces the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as “Corner 5”, enabling real-time transaction reporting alongside invoice...
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DGI launches certification process for enterprise billing systems
Launch of SFE certification process: Burkina Faso’s tax authority (DGI) has opened the approval process for enterprise billing systems (SFE) ahead of the mandatory e-invoicing rollout starting 1 July 2026 for...
7 days ago
e-Invoice Specific Guideline v4.7 & FAQ Updates: What Phase 4 Businesses Need to Know
Extended penalty-free period: IRBM Guideline v4.7 extends the interim relaxation (penalty-free) period for Phase 4 taxpayers (RM 1–5 million turnover) to 31 December 2027, while maintaining the mandatory go-live...
7 days ago
Finland Expands E-Invoicing for Tax Payments
A 30-day proposal for e-invoicing will appear in taxpayers’ online or mobile bank, covering several taxes if accepted. The change supports Finland’s digital-first approach, cuts paper mail, and helps avoid missed...
7 days ago
Briefing Document & Podcast: E-Invoicing & E-Reporting in Ivory Coast
1. Executive Summary Côte d’Ivoire has implemented a comprehensive and mandatory Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) clearance model for electronic invoicing, known as the Facture Normalisée Électronique (FNE)...
1 week ago
Côte d’Ivoire Clarifies VAT Treatment of Disbursements under FNE: Key Guidance for Service Providers
Summary The May 18, 2026 service note confirms that genuine disbursements remain outside the VAT base if strict conditions are met (mandate, exact reimbursement, full justification). A clear distinction is reinforced...
1 week ago
EU Council Schedules Key Discussion on VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) – State of Play
Summary The EU Council convenes a Working Party on Tax Questions (Indirect Taxation – VAT) on 5 June 2026 to discuss the implementation progress of the ViDA package. [data.consi….europa.eu] The meeting will focus...
1 week ago
VAT IT Webinar: Mastering e-Invoicing in France: Stay Ahead, Stay Compliant (June 25)
Register now Lucien Gimenez – Guest Speaker Yvonne van Wyk – Regulatory Associate About this event France’s e-Invoicing mandate is no longer a distant deadline — it’s reshaping how every business sends...
1 week ago
Turkey Enables E-Document Issuance via New Generation Cash Registers
Turkey Enables E-Document Issuance via New Generation Cash Registers (VUK General Communiqué No. 593) Summary E-document issuance via POS systems: Turkey allows certain electronic tax documents (e-Belge) to be issued...
1 week ago
Kenya clarifies reverse invoicing rules under eTIMS framework
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued additional guidance on reverse invoicing under eTIMS, clarifying its implementation, particularly for structured supply chains in sectors like agriculture involving large...
1 week ago
EU ViDA Implementation Strategy: Six Implementing Acts Shaping DRR, VIES and OSS Roll-Out (2027–2030)
6 Implementing Acts DRR Implementing Act (Art. 263(4) VAT Directive) Defines the digital reporting framework for intra-EU B2B transactions, including data fields, timelines, and transmission standards forming the basis...
1 week ago
Spain’s B2B E‑Invoicing: AEAT Introduces Multi-Layer Validation and 5‑Corner Architecture
See also Briefing document & Podcast: Spain – E-Invoicing and E-Reporting – VATupdate Summary Multi-layered validation confirmed: AEAT’s latest technical workshops reveal that Spanish B2B e-invoices will be...
1 week ago
Finance Ministry Clarifies JPK_VAT and KSeF Markers for Sales and Purchase Records
Updated guidance on JPK_VAT document tags in sales and purchase records Poland’s Ministry of Finance has issued updated guidance for taxpayers on how to apply specific document tags and KSeF identification numbers...
1 week ago
ViDA: Implementation ”Single EU VAT Registration” in the Member States
Briefing document & Podcast: ViDA’s Single EU VAT Registration – VATupdate Implementation in the EU Member States Belgium Belgium has become one of the first EU member states to formally begin transposing the ViDA...
1 week ago
OpenPeppol published the first official version of the ViDA Tax Data Document semantic model
Silent Publication of the ViDA Tax Data Document Reveals a Fiscal Revolution The quiet release of the “ViDA Tax Data Document” in March 2026 signals a paradigm shift in VAT reporting, moving from periodic...
1 week ago
Belgium Pioneers ViDA Transposition, Setting EU Template
Belgium has become one of the first EU member states to formally begin transposing the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) Directive (EU) 2025/516, with its Council of Ministers approving a preliminary draft law on May...
1 week ago
Briefing Document & Podcast: VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) – Digital Reporting Requirements
Podcast Slide deck: ViDA DRR SUMMARY 1. Executive Summary: The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative introduces significant changes to VAT reporting through its Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR). DRR...
1 week ago
The End of the Paper Era: How the Nordic Countries Are Redefining the Future of VAT and Tax Compliance
The EU’s ViDA initiative and Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) are driving a global shift from post-facto tax reporting to real-time tax enforcement, aiming to combat fraud and simplify VAT through mandatory e...
1 week ago
Comarch webinar: E-Invoicing & E-Reporting in France: 3 Months to Full Compliance (May 27)
REGISTER HERE Wednesday, May 27th 2026 – 11:00 AM (CEST) On September 1st, France will introduce its comprehensive e-invoicing and e-reporting mandate. With less than four months to go, companies of all sizes—from...
1 week ago
Understanding EU E-Invoicing: EN 16931, UBL, CII, and National Syntaxes
See also E‑Invoicing Explained – Syntax Reality: UBL vs CII and the Impact on Mapping and Validation – VATupdate Understanding EU E-Invoicing: EN 16931, UBL, CII, and National Syntaxes Electronic Invoicing in the EU:...
1 week ago
E‑Invoicing Explained – Syntax Reality: UBL vs CII and the Impact on Mapping and Validation
See also E‑Invoicing & E‑Reporting Explained: From Invoice to Intelligence (WIP) – VATupdate Review of the European E-Invoicing Standard (EN 16931) and the Coexistence of UBL and CII Syntaxes Executive Summary: The...
1 week ago
The Revo Wind‑Down – Week ending May 24: The Countdown to 2030: Digital Tax Mandates Accelerate
VIDA 2026 Work Programme (EU): The European Commission published its implementation work programme for VAT in the Digital Age (VIDA) on May 22, 2026. This plan outlines deliverables, owners, and milestones for 2026...
1 week ago
Look up Peppol status of your customers and suppliers
New & Free: Peppol Radar lets you instantly check which of your suppliers and customers are already Peppol-connected—no login, no registration. Fast & Transparent: One quick search gives you immediate results...
2 weeks ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 21/2026
Europe European Union EU ViDA Implementation Strategy: Six Implementing Acts Shaping DRR, VIES and OSS Roll-Out (2027–2030) The European Union has outlined its implementation strategy for the VAT in the Digital Age...
2 weeks ago
Poland Aligns VAT Rules with ViDA (Directive 2025/516): Expansion of OSS and Clarifications for Digital Trade
Summary Alignment with ViDA (Art. 2 & 4): Poland proposes targeted amendments to clarify OSS, deemed supplier rules, and threshold calculation in line with Directive (EU) 2025/516. Greater coherence for cross-border...
2 weeks ago
Webinar pincvision: Catch up in 30 minutes – Belgium eInvoicing explained
Belgium is moving fast with mandatory eInvoicing. From 1 January 2026, all Belgian companies, and foreign companies with a permanent establishment, must issue and receive structured eInvoices. What you’ll learn:...
2 weeks ago
Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has implemented one of the world’s most comprehensive and advanced e-invoicing and e-reporting systems, operating on a centralized, clearance-model platform known as the Electronic Invoicing Information...
2 weeks ago
E-Rechnungs Gipfel 2026 in Berlin: Solutions for the successful implementation of mandatory e-invoicing (June 23-24)
Under the motto “E-invoicing obligation: Solutions for successful implementation”, the 13th E-Invoicing Summit, taking place from June 22nd to 24th, 2026 in Berlin, will accompany the current developments...
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