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Croatia to Implement Mandatory e-Invoicing in 2026 with Fiscalization Changes Starting September 2025
Croatia’s updated Fiscalization Law introduces new eInvoicing requirements effective September 2025, with mandatory eInvoicing starting January 2026, marking a key milestone in the country’s digital tax transformation...
3 months ago
Malaysia prohibits consolidated e-invoices for additional transactions
Expansion of e-Invoice Regulations: On September 12, 2025, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) updated the e-invoice Specific Guideline, version 4.4, expanding the list of activities that require individual e...
3 months ago
Malaysia Expands E-Invoicing Requirements to Broader Scope
Effective 1 January 2026, Malaysia requires individual e-invoices for electricity distribution and supply, and telecommunications services including postpaid plans, internet subscriptions, and electronic device sales...
3 months ago
Turkey Releases Update to e-Invoice Package
Turkey has updated its e-Invoice Package and UBL-TR Code Lists Guide, introducing technical and compliance changes to improve electronic invoicing standards. Businesses must adopt these updates to remain compliant. The...
3 months ago
Hungary e-Invoicing: RTIR, Energy Sector Requirements, and EU VAT Digitalization Prep
Since 2021, Hungary’s RTIR system requires real-time reporting of B2B and B2C invoices. The July 2025 mandate extends full B2B e-invoicing to the energy sector, aligning with EU VAT digitalization goals. Non-compliance...
3 months ago
Newly published documentation of the Fiscalization / eInvoice project
On the website of the Tax Administration, Fiscalization 2.0 / eInvoice project, in the section Fiscalization 2.0 / “Documentation“, on September 1, 2025, the following documents were published: General Terms...
3 months ago
Panama Strengthens Electronic Invoicing Compliance with New SFEP Resolution
Resolution No. 201-6299 Updates the obligations for users of Panama’s Electronic Invoicing System (SFEP), reinforcing compliance with technical standards and data integrity protocols. Scope of Application Applies to all...
3 months ago
Malaysia Expands e-Invoicing Mandate: Phase 3 Targets Mid-Sized Businesses from July 2025
Businesses with annual turnover between RM5 million and RM25 million must adopt e-Invoicing starting July 2025, expanding the mandatory scope. Support for Micro Enterprises The MyInvois e-POS system remains free for...
3 months ago
Pakistan mandates electronic invoicing for corporate taxpayers and importers
Mandatory E-Invoicing Rollout: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has mandated electronic invoicing for specific categories of sales tax registered entities, including public companies, large importers, and...
3 months ago
Belgium to decommission the Hermes invoicing platform
Decommissioning of Hermes E-Invoicing Solution: The Belgian government plans to decommission the Hermes e-invoicing solution by December 31, 2025, following recommendations from the Business Experts Group on e...
3 months ago
DGI publishes new requirements for the Free Biller e-invoicing system
Changes to Free Biller Invoicing System: The Directorate General of Revenue (DGI) in Panama has issued Resolution 201-6299, modifying the eligibility criteria for taxpayers wishing to use the Free Biller Invoicing...
3 months ago
The Future of e-Invoicing in New Zealand: Peppol, PINT A-NZ and the 2026 Electronic Invoicing Mandate
Transition to Mandatory E-Invoicing: New Zealand is transitioning to mandatory electronic invoicing, moving from a voluntary initiative to a government-driven standard anchored in the global Peppol Network. The first...
3 months ago
France publishes information on simplifications and allowances regarding e-invoice obligations
France E-Invoicing Update – Key Simplifications for 2026 Rollout Here’s a crisp summary of the latest announcements from 3 September 2025: Reduced Reporting Burden: B2C transactions and zero-value e-reporting are no...
3 months ago
Peppol – Invoice type code (UNCL1001 subset)
What It Is This document provides a subset of the UN/CEFACT UNCL1001 invoice type codes used in Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, which standardizes electronic invoicing across Europe and beyond. These codes help define the...
3 months ago
Navigating the Risks of the use of Digital Reporting and E-Invoicing in the Age of Advanced Fraud Detection
Paper from Madeleine Merckx This paper critically examines the risks posed by automated fraud detection systems in the context of the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative, which mandates digital reporting and e...
3 months ago
Australia Mandates E-Invoicing for Government Agencies by 2026 to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Fraud
The Australian government will make e-invoicing the default method for invoice exchanges with Commonwealth agencies, aiming for 30% of supplier invoices via the Peppol network by mid-2026 and full automation by December...
3 months ago
Australia Announces Timeline for Government E-Invoicing Adoption
Government mandate: By mid-2026, 30% of supplier invoices must use Peppol; by December 2026, all agencies must enable automated e-invoicing, driving consistency and digital transformation across the public sector. ATO...
3 months ago
Spanish Businesses Face E-Invoicing Dilemma: Verifactu or SII Amid EU’s Digital VAT Reform
Spanish businesses must choose between the Verifactu invoicing system and the Immediate Supply of Information (SII) as the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform approaches. Verifactu aims to prevent fraud by...
3 months ago
EU VAT Expert Group Highlights E-Invoicing Standardisation Challenges and ViDA’s Impact on Businesses
Concerns were raised at a VAT Expert Group meeting about the lack of standardization in e-invoicing across EU Member States. Issues include the complexity of Peppol and varying national requirements that exceed the ViDA...
3 months ago
Digital Ledger Compliance in Turkey: Navigating Legal Requirements and Avoiding Penalties
Companies in Turkey are required to maintain and certify their commercial ledgers digitally under Tax Procedure Law No. 213 and the Turkish Commercial Code. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, including...
3 months ago
Understanding KSeF: Key Validation Rules for E-Invoices in Poland from February 2026
From February 2026, the Polish National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) will be mandatory for most businesses, fundamentally changing how invoices are issued, validated, and exchanged. KSeF checks invoices for compliance with...
3 months ago
South Africa’s 5-Corner Peppol Integration to Modernize E-Invoicing and VAT Reporting by 2028
South Africa’s National Treasury and SARS have released the 2025 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill to support the VAT Modernisation Project, which includes e-invoicing and e-reporting. The project aims...
3 months ago
Essential Requirements for E-Invoices in Federal Budget Clearing System to Avoid Delays
The federal budget clearing system mandates specific information on e-invoices to prevent delays or rejections. Required details include sender’s information (company name, address, email, VAT number, contact...
3 months ago
Peppol E-Invoicing in the Netherlands: Digital Transformation and Future Integration Strategies
The Netherlands’ e-invoicing system, Peppol, became mandatory for central government suppliers in 2017, with 84% of invoices now electronic and 47% processed via Peppol. The system aims to integrate contract work...
3 months ago
E-Invoicing in the EU: Tax Authorities’ Data Use and Its Impact on Businesses
The shift to e-invoicing in the EU has raised questions about how tax authorities will use the data collected. Italy and Romania have fully implemented e-invoicing for B2B and B2C transactions, using centralized models...
3 months ago
France Clarifies E-Invoice Mandate with Simplifications and Allowances Ahead of 2026 Implementation
France has issued further clarifications for its e-invoice mandate, set to begin in September 2026. The government outlined 10 simplifications and allowances to help taxpayers comply. Key changes include eliminating...
3 months ago
Italy’s e-Invoicing System Offers Key Lessons
Italy pioneered full e-invoicing in the EU, mandating structured XML invoices (FatturaPA) through SDI since 2019 for B2B, B2C, and B2G, creating a real-time VAT reporting environment years ahead of ViDA. Milestones show...
3 months ago
