AI is increasingly used in tax, offering potential benefits and risks. AI aids in bookkeeping, categorizing transactions, and predicting cashflows and tax liabilities. HMRC uses AI in its Connect system to analyze data...
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Colombia Enforces E-Invoice Compliance, Shuts Non-Compliant Businesses During Pereira Harvest Festival
Colombia’s DIAN is enforcing e-invoice issuance Businesses not issuing e-invoices are being shut down 200 officials were deployed during Pereira’s Harvest Festival The campaign targets non-compliant...
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Postponement of VAT Chain Implementation: Strategic Decision and Realistic Timing for the Sector
The FOD Financiën, in consultation with the ITAA, has decided to postpone the implementation of the VAT chain. This is a strategic decision to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. The delay allows...
4 months ago
Stricter Validation Rules in NAV Online Invoice System from September 2025
From September 2025, the validation rules for the NAV Online Invoice system will become stricter. The changes will affect not only invoicing software but also accounting and taxation processes. New rules can be tested...
4 months ago
Botswana Proposes VAT Bill to Tax Non-Resident Digital Services and Modernize Compliance
Botswana proposes VAT amendment to tax digital services from non-residents Reverse charge VAT to be applied to certain supplies Modernization includes use of electronic fiscal devices and fiscal invoices New definitions...
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Germany Publishes Second GoBD Update to Align with E-Invoicing
Germany’s Ministry of Finance issued a second GoBD amendment on July 14, 2025, aligning with mandatory domestic e-invoicing. Businesses may retain only structured data unless PDFs include extra tax-relevant details. The...
4 months ago
Benelux Study Day on E-Invoicing (25 March 2025): Conclusions and Strategic Outlook
Summary: Held in Brussels, the Benelux Study Day on E-Invoicing brought together policymakers, Peppol authorities, software providers, and business representatives from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg to assess...
4 months ago
ecosio Webinar – Recent and Upcoming E-invoicing Updates at a Glance (Aug 28)
REGISTER HERE What we’ll cover Stay ahead of regulatory changes in global e-invoicing. In this webinar, Chris Newman will provide an overview of the key current and upcoming developments in e-invoicing in Europe and...
4 months ago
North Macedonia Mandates E-Invoicing with e-Faktura Project for Tax Compliance by 2026
North Macedonia’s Public Revenue Office announced the e-Faktura project for mandatory electronic invoicing The project involves real-time invoice data flow through a centralized platform It represents a major...
4 months ago
Chorus Pro Confirmed as Official E-Invoicing Platform for French Public Sector Post-2026
Chorus Pro Continuity: France’s tax authority confirms that Chorus Pro will remain the public sector’s e-invoicing platform despite new B2B e-invoicing rules starting in 2026, ensuring stability in invoicing...
4 months ago
Mozambique Unveils AI-Driven Tax Transformation Strategy to Boost Revenue and Compliance by 2028
Mozambique announces a tax transformation strategy centered on AI until 2028 The plan aims to modernize tax administration and improve compliance and collection Advanced AI tools will enhance tax process efficiency...
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Consequences for Polish Businesses Not Adopting KSeF B2B E-Invoicing by 2026
Poland will introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing through KSeF starting February 2026, April for small taxpayers Most taxpayers must issue and receive e-invoices via a centralized government platform Not using KSeF will...
4 months ago
E-Invoicing Mandates in Africa: Key Changes and Trends in Digital Tax Compliance
E-invoicing is becoming standard for tax compliance in Africa to combat tax fraud and enhance revenue collection. Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Senegal, Egypt, and Uganda are leading with distinct e-invoicing strategies...
4 months ago
SARS Introduces Enhanced Biometric Facial Authentication for Secure Taxpayer Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention
SARS introduced enhanced biometric facial authentication on 25 August 2025 Used for VAT and PAYE product registrations on eFiling Also used for updating Security Contact Details when OTP is not received Aims to protect...
4 months ago
UAE Adopts PINT AE v1.0.1 for 2026 E-Invoicing Compliance with VAT Regulations
UAE adopts PINT AE v1.0.1 as e-invoicing standard for 2026 mandate OpenPeppol releases revised specification for UAE VAT requirements Full compliance expected by early 2026 Specification covers billing and self-billing...
4 months ago
President Awaits to Sign 2025 e-Invoice System Law: Key Final Amendments Explained
The law modernizing the National e-Invoice System has been approved by the parliament and awaits the president’s signature. Changes made during the parliamentary process were mainly editorial and technical, not...
4 months ago
Finance Ministry Addresses Concerns Over KSeF’s Capacity to Process 2500 Invoices Per Second
KSeF is nearing implementation with ongoing clarifications from the Ministry of Finance The system should handle up to 52 million invoices daily and 9 million per hour There are concerns about the system’s...
4 months ago
Enhancing VAT Compliance: Real-Time Reporting and Control Statements to Combat Fraud
Tax authorities are working to reduce the EU VAT Gap by speeding up VAT collections. They require supplementary invoice transaction control statements with VAT returns. These listings of sales and sometimes purchases...
4 months ago
eInvoicing in Hungary
eInvoicing Mandates: Hungary currently has no mandates for Business-to-Government (B2G), Business-to-Business (B2B), or Business-to-Consumer (B2C) eInvoicing; however, public authorities must accept structured eInvoices...
4 months ago
Briefing document: Saudi Arabia FATOORAH E-invoicing Compliance
This briefing document summarises the key themes and important information regarding the mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system in Saudi Arabia, implemented and overseen by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs...
4 months ago
Poland’s KSeF E-Invoicing System: Implementation Timeline and Steps for 2026 Compliance
Poland is working to implement the KSeF e-invoicing system The Ministry of Finance has presented a draft law to improve the implementation process The draft law is expected to be adopted soon The implementation will...
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South Africa Releases 2025 Draft Tax Bill to Support VAT Modernisation and E-Invoicing
The National Treasury and SARS released the 2025 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill for public comment until 12 September 2025 The bill supports SARS’s VAT Modernisation Project, including e-invoicing...
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Hungary’s NAV Enhances Online Invoice System with New Warnings and Error Messages from 2025
Hungary’s NAV is updating its Online Invoice system for better data accuracy from 15 September 2025 3 new WARN messages added for potential content inaccuracies 3 existing WARN messages will be deactivated 1 INFO...
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Hungary’s NAV to Implement New Real-Time Reporting Validation Rules in September 2025
Hungary’s NAV will change real-time reporting validations starting 15 September 2025. New WARN and ERROR rules will impact VAT compliance. Testing for new rules begins 1 September 2025. Three new WARN messages...
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Germany Aligns VAT Rules with European e-Invoicing Standard for Consistent B2B Transactions
Germany published a guide aligning VAT Act requirements with the European e-invoicing standard EN 16931 The guide ensures mandatory invoice details are mapped to structured fields Harmonization developed by KoSIT, FeRD...
4 months ago
EU’s VIDA Directive: E-Invoicing Mandate Sparks Debate on SME Burdens and Compliance Benefits
The EU VIDA directive mandates e-invoicing for intra-Community B2B transactions starting July 1, 2030 The directive aims to harmonize invoicing, enable real-time digital reporting, and combat fraud Countries like Italy...
4 months ago
Slovakia to Implement E-Invoicing and Real-Time Reporting by 2027, Expanding in 2030
Slovakian Minister of Finance proposed a draft law for e-invoicing and real-time reporting. Implementation will occur in phases starting January 2027. January 2027: E-invoices and e-reporting required for companies...
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