Government of Greenland mandates digital invoices for all legal and natural persons Digital invoice defined as structured electronic format Document types covered: invoices, credit notes, reminders, business receipts...
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UAE eInvoicing Programme: Digital Transformation for Enhanced Compliance and Economic Growth by 2026
Introduction to eInvoicing: eInvoicing involves the exchange of invoice documents between a supplier and a buyer in an integrated electronic format, allowing for automatic and electronic processing. eInvoices must be...
E-invoicing in the Dominican Republic, how to use it
Implementation of E-Invoicing: The Dominican Republic’s Government issued Decree 587-24, regulating key aspects of Law No. 32-23 on electronic invoicing, which aims to enhance tax collection and streamline...
New eDavki Service Indicates VAT Submission Status with Traffic Light System
A new online service on eDavki allows users to check if a specific taxpayer has submitted their VAT return for a given period and whether the submission deadline has passed The service uses a traffic light system to...
Saudi Tax Authority Announces Criteria for 19th VAT E-Invoicing Integration Wave
The Saudi General Authority of Zakat and Tax announced the selection criteria for the nineteenth wave of VAT e-invoicing system integration on December 27, 2024 The nineteenth wave starts on September 30 and includes...
China’s Q4 Economic Highlights Revealed by Latest VAT Invoice Data
China’s economic performance in Q4 2024 showed six highlights based on VAT invoice data from the State Taxation Administration Manufacturing sector accelerated with equipment manufacturing playing a strong...
Senegal to impose mandatory electronic invoicing
Mandatory E-Invoicing Legislation: Senegal’s Finance Bill of 2025 will make electronic invoicing mandatory for all taxable persons, ending the previous voluntary adoption and requiring invoices to be sent in a...
Peppol Authority for France to be created
Establishment of Peppol Authority: France will establish its own Peppol Authority in the coming months, marking a significant milestone in the development of the French CTC (Continuous Transaction Control) mandate, with...
Migration plan for the Q4 2024 PINT Billing released
Approval of Peppol PINT Specifications: The Change Management Board has approved the Q4 2024 release of the Peppol PINT specifications, which will become mandatory on March 10, 2025. Implementation Timeline: The...
Hungary Expands E-Invoicing Mandate to All Electricity and Gas Transactions from 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Hungary will require e-invoicing for all business transactions in the electricity and natural gas sectors This mandate is based on Government Decree No. 273/2007 for electricity and Decree No...
Romania Expands eFactura to B2C, Sets Soft-Landing Period till March 2025
Romania will extend its electronic invoicing system eFactura to include business-to-consumer transactions starting 1 January 2025 This applies to both VAT-registered resident and non-resident businesses Businesses can...
Estonia Sets 2027 Launch for Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing to Curb VAT Fraud
Estonian tax authorities updated the mandatory e-invoicing rollout for December 2024 New launch date set for 2027 for domestic B2B transactions New regime applies only to resident businesses in Estonia Businesses must...
Germany’s 2025 E-Invoicing Mandates: Deadlines and Compliance Essentials
Germany implemented mandatory e-invoicing from January 1, 2025 E-invoices must be in a structured electronic format that allows electronic processing E-invoices must comply with the European standard CEN standard 16931...
Future of VAT Post-ViDA: VEG Report Proposes System Overhaul for EU Growth
The VAT Expert Group of the European Commission released a report on 16 December 2024 discussing the future of VAT post-ViDA package The report explores the long-term prospects of an EU VAT system and examines the...
Denmark to Implement OIOUBL 3 E-Invoicing Updates in 2025
Denmark will implement the OIOUBL 3 Invoice Package for e-invoicing, introducing enhanced compliance, interoperability, and alignment with European standards starting November 15, 2025. Key updates include clearer...
Key 2025 GST E-Way Bill and E-Invoice System Updates
Significant updates to GST E-Way Bill and E-Invoice systems effective from January 2025 Aim to improve compliance, security, and integration of transportation systems1. Stricter rules for document dates in E-Way Bill...
Legislative changes regarding RO e-Invoice, RO e-VAT, excise duties and RO e-Transport
RO e-Invoice Requirements: Under the amended regulations, the RO e-Invoice for business-to-government (B2G) transactions must include corresponding CPV codes. Simplified invoices will now also be subject to mandatory...
Argentina Introduces VAT Itemization Mandate
Mandate Overview: The Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA) requires large taxpayers to itemize VAT and indirect taxes on invoices, with full compliance needed by April 1, 2025. Implementation Timeline: The...
France Publishes Version 3.0 of the External Specifications for e-Invoicing
Implementation Timeline: The French administration’s version 3.0 of the External Specifications outlines the conditions for mandatory electronic invoicing among VAT payers, set to begin on September 1, 2026, with...
Estonia Prepares for B2B E-Invoicing by 2027
Proposed Reforms: The Estonian Ministry of Finance has proposed two key reforms to enhance its tax system: eliminating the €1,000 threshold for transaction reporting and mandating electronic invoicing for all business...
EN 16931 Standard And Its Role In EU’s E-Invoicing Transformation
EN 16931 Standard Overview: The EN 16931 standard, published in April 2017, establishes a unified framework for electronic invoicing across the EU, driven by Directive 2014/55/EU, and outlines specifications for e...
E-Fapiao (fully digitalized E-Fapiao) in China: full adoption as of December 2024
Nationwide Implementation of E-Fapiao: Effective December 1, 2024, China will implement fully electronic invoices (e-fapiao) nationally, following successful pilot programs. This transition aims to enhance...
Phase 2 of the Bookkeeping Act begins in Denmark
Digital Bookkeeping Mandate: Beginning January 1, 2025, Denmark’s Bookkeeping Act requires most companies to adopt digital bookkeeping and e-invoicing, either through certified solutions or compliant self...
Spain VAT Guide 2025
vatcalc.com has provided the summary of the major rules provided under Spanish VAT rules (LIVA (Law 37/1992) and VAT Regulations). Plus adoption of the EU VAT Directive.
Source: vatcalc.com
The Growing Importance of E-Invoicing: Overcoming Key Challenges Going into 2025 and Beyond
In recent years, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) has rapidly transitioned from an optional process improvement to a vital part of the digital transformation agenda for organisations across every industry. Why is e...
German B2B invoicing mandate takes effect
Mandatory Electronic Invoicing in Germany: Starting January 1, 2025, electronic invoicing will be required for all VAT-bearing domestic business transactions in Germany, with a transition period extending until the end...
What is the difference between Peppol BIS and Peppol PINT?
Peppol BIS (Business Interoperability Specifications) and Peppol PINT (Peppol Interoperability Network Transport) are both components of the Peppol framework, which facilitates the electronic exchange of business...
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 1/2025
New LinkedIn Group: Global E-Invoicing & Real Time Reporting developments Click HERE for the PODCAST version discussing ”E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 1/2025” Follow the latest...