Only a third of Belgian companies have started implementing e-invoicing, while a quarter haven’t begun. Mandatory B2B e-invoicing for all VAT-taxable entities in Belgium starts on January 1, 2026, using the Peppol...
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Pro Forma Invoices After 2026: Excluded from KSeF, Still Allowed for Business Use in Poland
Pro forma invoices will remain allowed as informational business documents but are not recognized as tax invoices under the VAT Act. From February 1, 2026, only legally defined VAT invoices will be processed through the...
4 months ago
Belgium 2026 Budget: Targeted VAT Increases, E-Invoicing, and New Customs Levy Announced
Belgium’s 2026 budget introduces targeted VAT increases on specific services and products, but abandons a general VAT rate hike from 21% to 22%. VAT on hotel stays, campsite accommodations, sports, leisure activities...
4 months ago
EU Countries Delay Mandatory E-Invoicing, While Poland Sticks to Original KSeF Timeline
Poland is not planning to postpone the introduction of the mandatory National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), despite appeals from entrepreneurs and some MPs. Several other EU countries, including Latvia and Slovenia, have...
4 months ago
EU Proposes Amendments to E-Invoicing Regulation for Public Procurement to Harmonize Standards
The EU Commission proposed amendments to the E-Invoicing Regulation in public procurement. The aim is to reduce regulatory fragmentation, clarify B2G e-invoicing standards, and address existing shortcomings. The...
4 months ago
UAE E-Invoicing 2026: Key Facts, Compliance Steps, and VAT Requirements for Businesses
E-invoicing becomes mandatory in the UAE by July 2026, requiring businesses to update systems for compliance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) rules. E-invoices must be structured, machine-readable, and transmitted via...
4 months ago
France Considers Two-Year Grace Period for B2B E-Invoicing Reform Compliance
A proposal in the French Senate seeks a two-year grace period (without penalties) for VAT-registered taxable persons unable to comply with new B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements. The grace period would run...
4 months ago
Finance Ministry Launches Pre-Production Demo of KSeF 2.0 Taxpayer Application
KSeF 2.0 – Pre-production version now available (Demo) [ksef.podatki.gov.pl] Summary Pre-production environment launched: On 15 November 2025, the Ministry of Finance made the KSeF 2.0 pre-production (Demo) environment...
4 months ago
Tunisia Extends Mandatory E-Invoicing to Service Transactions
Expansion of E-Invoicing Framework: Tunisia’s draft 2026 Finance Law, published on October 14, 2025, proposes to include service transactions under the country’s mandatory e-invoicing system, set to begin on...
4 months ago
Germany Updates FAQs on Mandatory E-Invoicing: Key Clarifications and Transitional Provisions Explained
Clarified Scope of E-Invoicing Obligation: The updated FAQs specify that the mandatory e-invoicing rules apply to domestic B2B transactions where the supplier is established in Germany, allowing VAT-registered non...
4 months ago
Poland Narrows KSeF QR Code Requirements for Offline Invoices in 2025 Draft Act
The draft act narrows the requirement for double QR codes on invoices, mainly affecting offline24/offline modes and specific recipient types. For domestic buyers with a Polish NIP, invoices issued offline no longer need...
4 months ago
Oman releases further details on upcoming e-invoicing system
E-Invoicing Implementation Timeline: Oman will introduce a mandatory e-invoicing system, starting with a pilot for 100 large VAT-registered companies in August 2026, followed by all large VAT-registered taxpayers by...
4 months ago
Hungary launched a public consultation to introduce a new e-invoicing system
Mandatory E-Invoicing System: Hungary is set to implement a mandatory e-invoicing and reporting system for B2B and B2G transactions, compliant with EU’s VIDA legislation, eliminating the use of hybrid formats and...
4 months ago
Hungary Unveils Plans for Mandatory E-invoicing and Real-Time VAT Reporting Under ViDA Package
Hungary is planning to introduce mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting for domestic B2B, intra-EU B2B, and B2G transactions, as part of implementing the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package. Paper invoices...
4 months ago
Poland Updates KSeF Draft Regulation: New Invoice Marking Rules for Offline and Failure Modes
The Polish Ministry of Finance released an updated draft regulation on KSeF usage, clarifying invoice marking requirements for offline modes. Dual QR code requirements now specifically apply to invoices delivered before...
4 months ago
Peppol: Understanding the Global Standard Shaping the Future of E-Invoicing and Digital Trade
Peppol is a global framework enabling interoperability and compliance in e-invoicing. It functions as a format, regulatory framework, and channel for digital trade. The report details Peppol’s origins, operating models...
4 months ago
Mandatory Electronic Invoicing in EU Public Procurement: Scope, Requirements, and Implementation Timeline
Implements EU Directive 2014/55/EU, mandating structured electronic invoicing in public procurement. Defines electronic invoices as structured, machine-processable documents compliant with EU standards. Applies to...
4 months ago
Finland POS and VAT Rules: No Fiscal Device, E-Receipts Allowed, B2G E-Invoicing Mandatory
Finland does not require fiscal devices, POS certification, fiscal memory, or mandatory tax authority communication. Receipts must be issued with specific information but have no set layout or QR code; e-receipts are...
4 months ago
Slovenia to Mandate B2B E-Invoicing for Domestic Transactions from January 2028
Slovenia will mandate B2B e-invoicing for domestic transactions starting January 1, 2028. All Slovenian-registered entities must issue, send, and receive structured XML e-invoices; PDFs and unstructured formats are not...
4 months ago
E-Invoicing and E-Sales Reporting: Assessing Readiness and Challenges for Full Implementation
The implementation of e-invoicing and e-sales reporting in the Philippines has faced delays due to technical, institutional, and taxpayer readiness issues. The TRAIN Law mandated e-invoicing and e-sales reporting within...
4 months ago
KSeF 2026: Consequences of Not Issuing Invoices in KSeF for Sellers and Buyers
Until the end of 2026, sellers will not face penalties for not issuing invoices through the KSeF system, and buyers will not lose the right to deduct VAT. From February 1, 2026, using KSeF becomes mandatory for the...
4 months ago
KSeF 2026: Who Is Liable for Invoicing Errors—Taxpayer, Invoice Clerk, or Accountant?
From February 2026, responsibility for invoicing errors in KSeF primarily lies with the taxpayer (business owner or company head). Employees or authorized persons who handle invoicing are also responsible, with the...
4 months ago
Peppol Experts Review E-Invoicing Mandate, ViDA, and Network Developments at Kassel Meeting
The 5th Peppol Network Meeting in Kassel reviewed the first year of Germany’s e-invoicing mandate, noting progress and ongoing challenges. Updates were shared on the new EN16931-1:2025 standard, seen as key for European...
4 months ago
Croatia Issues Guide on Advance Payment and E-Invoice Rules for Fiscalization 2.0 Reform
Croatia published new guidelines for e-invoicing and payment procedures under Fiscalization 2.0, effective January 1, 2026. The guide covers submission of e-invoice payment data and procedures for advance payment e...
4 months ago
Poland Updates KSeF E-Invoicing Exemptions, New Rules Effective February 2026
Poland’s draft regulation updates exemptions from mandatory KSeF e-invoicing, effective February 2026. Exemptions include toll motorway services, certain passenger transport services, air traffic control, transactions...
4 months ago
Poland to Launch Mandatory KSeF E-Invoicing System for VAT Taxpayers Starting 2026
Poland will introduce a mandatory e-invoicing system (KSeF) for most VAT taxpayers starting in 2026. KSeF aims to digitalize invoicing, improve accounting processes, and combat VAT fraud by enabling real-time...
4 months ago
Colombia’s E-Invoicing and E-Reporting: Regulations, Requirements, and Key Implementation Milestones
All VAT-registered entities in Colombia, including foreign firms if VAT-registered, must issue electronic invoices for nearly all transactions (B2B, B2C, B2G). Exports require special e-invoices; imports from non...
4 months ago
Slovakia Mandates E-Invoicing for VAT Payers from 2027; FAQ Released for Businesses
From January 1, 2027, all VAT payers in Slovakia must use structured XML eInvoices for B2B and B2G transactions via certified providers. Voluntary transition starts in early 2026; mandatory compliance begins January...
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