Objective of the Decree: The draft Royal Decree aims to establish a Spanish electronic invoicing system to facilitate business growth by combating late payments and promoting digitalization among small and medium-sized...
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No obligation to receive structured electronic invoices for non-resident VAT taxpayers
For which B2B transactions does the obligation not apply? The obligation for structured electronic invoicing will almost always apply to transactions between a Belgian VAT-registered supplier and a VAT-registered...
Saudi Arabia e-invoices (FATOORAH) 22nd wave
FATOORAH Dec 2025 22nd wave of mandatory B2B e-invoicing Source vatcalc See also E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting – What can you find on VATupdate.com Worldwide Upcoming E-Invoicing mandates, implementations and changes...
Saudi Arabia Announces Criteria for Next Wave of VAT E-Invoicing Integration
The Saudi General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) announced the selection criteria for the twenty-first wave of linking and integrating taxpayer VAT e-invoicing systems into the Fatoora system. The twenty-first wave...
Spain Moves Towards Mandatory B2B Invoicing starting second semester of 2026
A draft of the “Ley Crea y Crece Ordinance” proposes mandatory e-invoicing for B2B local transactions in Spain, effective by the second semester of 2026 for large companies. The ordinance mandates the use of UBL syntax...
Eligibility Criteria and Accreditation Procedure for Electronic Invoicing Service Providers in the UAE
Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 establishes eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers under the Electronic Invoicing System. The decision references several laws and decrees, including...
UAE eInvoicing Service Provider Accreditation: Requirements and Process
This service facilitates the accreditation of eInvoicing service providers in the UAE, ensuring they can legally validate and exchange eInvoices while reporting tax data to the Federal Tax Authority. The accreditation...
UAE MoF Launches Accreditation for E-Invoicing Service Providers
UAE Ministry of Finance launched accreditation process for e-invoicing service providers Accreditation process is in preparation for UAE’s anticipated e-invoicing rollout in Q2 2026 Ministerial Decision No 64 of...
ZATCA Announces Criteria for 22nd Wave of E-Invoicing Integration
ZATCA has announced criteria for the 22nd wave of e-invoicing integration. Taxpayers with taxable revenues exceeding SAR 1 million in 2022, 2023, or 2024 will be included. These taxpayers must integrate their e...
CIAT Launches Classification Matrix to Navigate International Indirect Tax Controls and Enhance Global Dialogue
Introduction of the Classification Matrix: The CIAT has published Version 1.0 of the Classification of Indirect Tax Controls, designed to help stakeholders navigate the complexities of international transactional tax...
Poland KSeF E-Invoicing Mandate: A Comprehensive Guide
Here’s a briefing document summarizing the key information from the provided sources regarding the Polish KSeF e-invoicing mandate: Briefing Document: Poland’s Mandatory KSeF E-Invoicing System Executive...
Preparing for the BIR’s 2026 Electronic Invoice System Compliance Deadline in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is implementing mandatory e-invoicing for large taxpayers and e-commerce businesses by March 2026, following the enactment of Republic Act 12066. This aims to modernize...
Accreditation Portal for e-invoicing Service Providers is now available
The UAE authorities have launched the accreditation portal for companies interested in becoming Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) for the e-invoicing system, as outlined in Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025. The...
VATupdate welcomed as media partner at the E-Invoicing Exchange Summit in Miami (March 24-26)
Event: E-Invoicing Exchange Summit in Miami – March 25-26, 2025 E-Invoicing Exchange Summit Americas, happening in Miami from March 24-26, 2025. When and where March 24 to 26, 2025 in Miami About The E-Invoicing...
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 12/2025
New LinkedIn Group: Global E-Invoicing & Real Time Reporting developments Follow the latest updates on E-Invoicing and Real Time Reporting on www.vatupdate.com and the LinkedIn pages on E-Invoicing/Real Time...
Government Consultation on E-Invoicing
The government has launched a consultation on invoicing which runs from 13 February 2025 to 7 May 2025 seeking views on standardising e-invoicing and how to increase its adoption. The consultation is a collaboration...
Recent E-Invoicing developments in Africa
Angola’s E-Invoicing Mandate: A Phased Approach Angola’s Ministry of Finance is drafting a law to mandate invoicing through certified software that submits real-time data to the General Tax Administration (AGT)...
VAT in the Digital Age (“ViDA”): Prepare your Hotel, Hospitality and Leisure Business
The European Union’s VAT in the Digital Age initiative (“ViDA”) reached a political agreement on 5 November 2024. Significant changes to the EU VAT rules are on the horizon, including new rules for online platforms...
West Africa: Tax developments in Nigeria and Ghana in FY2024
The KPMG member firms in West Africa published the first edition of the West Africa Tax Journal, which summarizes tax developments in Nigeria and Ghana in the 2024 fiscal year. The report includes an overview of court...
VAT in the Digital Age – Proposal Finally Adopted
On 11 March 2025, all EU Member States adopted the proposals with respect to VAT in the Digital Age (‘ViDA’) after several compromises and modifications compared to the original proposals. In December 2022...
Spain Refines B2B e-Invoice Rules: Second Public Consultation
Spain’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched a second public consultation on its upcoming B2B electronic invoicing mandate, aiming to clarify regulations and align with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age...
Belgian E-Invoicing Mandate Excludes Non-Established Entities
Non-established entities with Belgian VAT registration are excluded from the Belgian e-invoicing mandate. The Belgian e-invoicing mandate requires domestic B2B e-invoicing for established entities starting January 2026...
SAP BTP: A Strategic Product for Tax Functions in Multinationals
SAP BTP is a platform that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation and gain actionable insights. It combines data management, analytics, application development, and intelligent technologies. It integrates...
Belgian E-Invoicing Mandate Exempts Non-Resident Businesses
Belgian VAT payers not established in Belgium and without a permanent establishment are exempt from e-invoicing obligations. All Belgian VAT-liable companies must use structured electronic invoices between each other...
ViDA: Preparing Your Hotel, Hospitality & Leisure Business for VAT Changes
The European Union’s VAT in the Digital Age initiative (ViDA) reached a political agreement on November 5, 2024. ViDA is a set of tax reforms that will change how VAT works in the EU, and will be introduced from...
Ministry of Finance Hosts 11th Conference on Electronic VAT Recording
The Ministry of Finance is hosting the XI Conference on Electronic VAT Recording on March 25, 2025, focusing on user questions regarding the Electronic Invoice System. This online video conference will provide answers...
Malaysia’s E-Invoicing Guidelines: Updated Requirements and Implementation Dates
Updated guidelines on mandatory e-invoicing regime issued Examples included Information on transactions, taxpayers, and scenarios subject to mandatory e-invoicing January 1 implementation date for taxpayers with annual...
Spanish Electronic Invoice Regulation: Public Consultation
The draft decree establishes the legal regime applicable to electronic invoicing between businesses and professionals and to electronic invoice exchange platforms. It modifies the regulation governing invoicing...
