The Polish Ministry of Finance released the Certificates & Permissions Module (MCU) on 1 Nov 2025 for managing KSeF permissions and certificates. The MCU allows users to submit applications and download certificates...
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Finance Ministry Launches Certificate and Authorization Module for KSeF from November 1, 2025
The Ministry of Finance launched the Certificate and Authorization Module (MCU) in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) on November 1, 2025. MCU allows users to manage authorizations, apply for, and download...
3 months ago
Entrepreneurs Can Now Apply for Certificates Needed to Use the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF)
Entrepreneurs can now apply for certificates needed to use the National e-Invoice System (KSeF); the Ministry of Finance launched the Certificate and Authorization Module on November 1. Certificates and authorizations...
3 months ago
When Will KSeF Reject an Invoice? Key Reasons and System Verification Rules Explained
KSeF will not reject invoices due to accounting errors but will block duplicate invoice submissions. Invoices will be rejected if they are identical to already submitted ones, submitted by unauthorized persons, or do...
3 months ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 44/2025
Podcast on Spotify Follow the latest updates on E-Invoicing and Real Time Reporting on www.vatupdate.com and the LinkedIn pages on E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting and ViDA. HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEKS 44/2025 CEN...
3 months ago
Global Comparison of Prefilled VAT Return Systems
Many tax authorities around the world are moving towards prefilled VAT returns – draft VAT/GST declarations prepared by the authority using taxpayers’ own transaction data. This trend began in Latin America and is now...
3 months ago
EN 16931 Beyond the EU: Global Adoption and Interoperability of Europe’s E‑Invoice Standard
EN 16931 is the European Standard for electronic invoicing, published in 2017 to create a unified semantic data model for e-invoices. It was born from an EU directive on public procurement (Directive 2014/55/EU) which...
3 months ago
Key Deadlines for VERI*FACTU Invoicing System Compliance: 2025-2026 Implementation Timeline
Software producers and retailers must have compliant invoicing systems by July 29, 2025. Corporate income taxpayers not under SII must use these systems by January 1, 2026. All other taxpayers not under SII, including...
3 months ago
Slovenia Mandates E-Invoicing for All Domestic B2B Transactions Starting January 2028
Slovenia will require mandatory e-invoicing for all domestic B2B transactions starting January 1, 2028. All businesses and individuals conducting business in Slovenia must issue e-invoices for B2B transactions. E...
3 months ago
Nigeria Extends E-Invoicing Deadline for Large Firms to November 1, 2025
Nigeria requires large taxpayers (annual turnover of at least NGN5bn/USD3.27m) to issue electronic invoices starting November 1, 2025. The original deadline was August 1, 2025, using invoicing software linked to...
3 months ago
Tech Platforms Urge Talks on Mexico’s New Real-Time Tax Data and Invoice Rules
Mexico’s Congress approved measures requiring tech platforms to provide real-time tax data and fight false invoices. Internet platforms are urging the government to hold discussions with companies and civil society...
3 months ago
Romania Extends RO e-Invoice Deadline to June 2026 for Foreign Cultural Institutes and Individual Farmers
The Romanian Government has postponed the mandatory use of the RO e-Invoice system for foreign cultural institutes and individual farmers to June 1, 2026. Foreign cultural institutes and centers, as well as businesses...
3 months ago
85% of Accounting Software Providers Prepare for Peppol-Ready e-Invoicing in Slovakia
85% of accounting software providers in Slovakia have started preparing for Peppol Ready and e-Invoicing integration. The e-Invoice project aims to simplify business, increase security, and provide modern digital...
3 months ago
Poland Proposes Major JPK_V7 Changes to Align VAT Reporting with KSeF Requirements from 2026
The Polish Ministry of Finance published a draft regulation on 10 October 2025, significantly changing JPK_V7 VAT reporting to align with KSeF requirements. Every invoice must include a KSeF ID number or a specific code...
3 months ago
Poland Updates KSeF e-Invoicing Testing Timeline Ahead of 2026 Mandatory Rollout
KSeF 1.0 test environment shuts down on 1 September 2025; users must switch to KSeF 2.0. KSeF 2.0 test environment and API testing begin on 30 September 2025. API integration with the KSeF 2.0 demo environment is...
3 months ago
Philippines Extends Mandatory E-Invoicing Deadline to December 31, 2026 for More Taxpayers
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for mandatory structured e-invoicing to December 31, 2026. The CREATE MORE Act removed the previous five-year implementation deadline and...
3 months ago
Slovenia Sets January 2028 for Mandatory B2B e-Invoicing, Drops E-Reporting Requirement
Slovenia’s National Assembly enacted a B2B e-invoicing law, with implementation set for January 2028. The mandate applies to all business entities registered in Slovenia conducting domestic B2B transactions. The final...
3 months ago
Latvia Mandates E-Invoicing and Real-Time Reporting for Businesses Starting January 2026
Latvia is introducing mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting in phases, starting with B2G e-invoices already required. From January 1, 2026, e-reporting will be mandatory for government-related transactions, and...
3 months ago
Portugal Proposes One-Year Delay for E-Invoices, QES, and SAF-T Implementation
Portugal proposes delaying implementation of e-invoices, qualified electronic signature (QES), and SAF-T file. QES on e-invoices postponed from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. PDF invoices without QES accepted...
3 months ago
New E-Services Coming to Polish Tax Office, Including KSeF-Related Features by 2026
The Ministry of Finance will introduce new e-services in the e-Tax Office (e-US) in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, including features related to the National e-Invoice System (KSeF). From February 1, 2026, large businesses (sales...
3 months ago
Fiscalis Workshop in Madrid: Clarifying VAT Complexities: Deemed Supplier Regime, Platform Roles, and Chain Transactions
The main topic of the Fiscalis Workshop held in Madrid on 17–18 September 2025 was the future of VAT in the EU, with a particular focus on drafting explanatory notes for upcoming VAT legislation. Participants discussed...
3 months ago
Briefing document and podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Compliance in Estonia
SUMMARY This briefing document summarizes the key aspects of Estonia’s e-invoicing and e-reporting mandates, focusing on the implementation timeline, scope, technical requirements, reporting processes, penalties...
3 months ago
Tunisia to Expand Mandatory E-Invoicing to All Services Under 2026 Finance Bill
Tunisia proposes mandatory e-invoicing for service transactions Draft 2026 Finance Law: Tunisia’s draft 2026 Finance Law, published on October 14, 2025, proposes extending mandatory e-invoicing compliance to...
3 months ago
ELEVATE 2026: Shaping the Future of VAT, Indirect Tax, and Tax Technology in Kilkenny
ELEVATE 2026 is Fintua’s annual event for indirect tax professionals, taking place on 5 March 2026 in Kilkenny, Ireland. The event will focus on emerging trends in VAT, tax technology, AI, eInvoicing, and global tax...
3 months ago
EU Trader Portal Outage: ACE and CVA Licenses Not Visible, Workaround Available
There is currently a malfunction in the EU Trader Portal. ACE and CVA permits are not visible in the portal. The issue is known and a solution is being worked on. A workaround is available via the provided link. The...
3 months ago
Scheduled Maintenance: Excise Goods Transport (EMCS) Unavailable November 1, 2025, 08:00–10:00 CET
Scheduled maintenance on government systems will occur on November 1, 2025, from 08:00 to 10:00 CET. The Customs main process “Transport of excise goods (EMCS)” will be unavailable during this time. Messages...
3 months ago
New E-Invoice Rules Approved by Kazakhstan’s Finance Ministry, Effective January 2026
The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan approved new rules and forms for issuing electronic invoices (ЭСФ), effective from January 1, 2026. The rules aim to formalize the electronic invoicing process, ensuring data...
3 months ago
In 2026, Automatic Low-Risk VAT Refunds with AI to Boost Anti-Fraud Efforts
In 2026, the Italian tax authority will automatically issue some low-risk VAT refunds using advanced technology and AI-driven risk analysis. The AI system will help refine risk indicators and suggest new ones, with full...
3 months ago
