The Minister of Finance and Economy clarified how to issue structured invoices for local government units (JST) using the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF). There is no obligation to fill in the “Podmiot3”...
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Patch 3.0.71.1: ISNA VAT Form 300.00 JSON Fixes for 2025-2026 in 1C Accounting
Patch EF_00_00063459 released for 1C: Accounting for Kazakhstan (Uchet.Accounting) software. Added JSON download for ISNA VAT Declaration, form 300.00, for 2026. Corrected identified comments on form 300.00. Adjusted...
5 months ago
Draft Regulation Updates VAT Refund Rules for Foreign Entities under KSeF 2.0
Draft regulation published to align VAT return rules with KSeF 2.0 changes. New rules for EU and non-EU entities regarding VAT refunds on invoices issued in KSeF. EU entities must provide KSeF numbers via their tax...
5 months ago
Court Rules Tax Authority’s Algorithmic Selection for VAT Checks Lawful; Fines and Assessments Upheld
The court ruled that the Dutch Tax Authority may lawfully use the ‘OB Negatief’ risk selection algorithm to check VAT returns. Objections that algorithmic selection made the entire audit unlawful were rejected. The...
5 months ago
Fonoa Recorded Webinar – From Months to Days: How Booking.com Scaled E-Invoicing Launches
Discover how Booking.com reduced e-invoicing implementation timelines and built a scalable compliance strategy across multiple countries. Watch the webinar on demand. 45 min Watch now When e-invoicing and e...
5 months ago
Malaysia Publishes Updated e‑Invoicing General FAQs
Summary The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM/LHDN) released an updated set of e‑Invoicing General FAQs on 22 April 2026, consolidating and clarifying rules across scope, processes, MSME treatment, systems, and the...
5 months ago
Malaysia Updates e‑Invoicing Framework: Specific Guide v4.7 Issued and Phase 4 Relaxation Extended to 31 December 2027
Summary Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (LHDN/IRBM) published the e‑Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.7 on 20 April 2026, replacing version 4.6 and updating detailed transactional guidance, including treatment during...
5 months ago
Draft Regulation Aligns VAT Returns with KSeF, Sets New Rules for EU and Non-EU Refunds
A draft regulation aims to align VAT return rules with the national e-invoicing system (KSeF). New requirements are set for EU and non-EU entities regarding VAT refunds on KSeF-issued invoices. EU entities must provide...
5 months ago
Booking.com’s 7 Key Lessons for Scaling E-Invoicing Compliance Across Global Markets
E-invoicing at Booking.com is not just a tax project; it impacts multiple teams and functions across the company. The need for a scalable e-invoicing solution became clear only after multiple teams experienced the pain...
5 months ago
EU Set to Grant Anti-Fraud Agencies Limited Access to VAT Data Under New Bill
EU countries are set to approve a bill granting anti-fraud agencies access to VAT tax data. Amendments were added to ensure privacy, limiting access to targeted, case-by-case searches. The bill prohibits broad or overly...
5 months ago
Council Regulation on EOM and OLAF Access to EU VAT Information: Decision and Compromise Text Discussion
The Ecofin Council will decide on a compromise text regarding EU-level VAT information access for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EOM) and OLAF to combat cross-border VAT fraud. The proposal, published by the...
5 months ago
New Explanatory Notes on ViDA and VAT Reforms Effective from 2027: Key Changes and Implications
From 2027, new explanatory notes on the ViDA package will be introduced, with further revisions expected by July 2028. The ViDA package extends the “deemed supplier” rule to short-term accommodation and road passenger...
5 months ago
Germany Updates Peppol, ZUGFeRD, and GEBA Standards to Boost Digital Invoicing and Interoperability
Germany updated the Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD standards to enhance cross-border interoperability and simplify business implementation. KoSIT released version 1.0 of the Central Settlement (ZR) framework, standardizing...
5 months ago
EU Launches E-Invoicing Directive Consultation, Adopts EN 16931-1:2026 Standard for Digital VAT Reform
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to revise the EU eInvoicing Directive, open from March 18 to June 10, 2026. The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has approved the new EN 16931...
5 months ago
Tax Authorities Challenge Intermediaries’ Role, Label VAT Invoices as “Empty” and Impose Penalties
Tax authorities increasingly challenge the involvement of intermediaries in goods trading, often labeling invoices issued by or to intermediaries as “empty” and imposing serious VAT and criminal penalties...
5 months ago
AI-Powered Purchase Invoice Automation: Basware AP and Azets Agile Service Model Webinar, May 21, 2026
Free webinar on May 21, 2026, about automating purchase invoice processing using AI with Basware AP and Azets’ agile service model. Focuses on how AI and automation improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and speed up...
5 months ago
Malaysia Delays Final E-Invoicing Phase for SMEs Amid Iranian Conflict and Economic Concerns
The Prime Minister announced a 12-month delay for the final phase of mandatory e-invoicing. The delay affects taxpayers with annual sales between RM1 million and RM5 million. The decision is due to the Iranian conflict...
5 months ago
Comarch Named FTA-Approved Accredited Service Provider for UAE E-Invoicing Mandate Compliance
Comarch has been confirmed as an FTA-Approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP) for the UAE’s e-invoicing mandate. As an ASP, Comarch plays a central role in the UAE’s new decentralized invoicing system, handling data...
5 months ago
EU Launches Consultation to Simplify and Standardize Electronic Invoicing Across Member States
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to revise Directive 2014/55/EU on electronic invoicing in public procurement, aiming to standardize processes and enhance digital integration across the EU. The...
5 months ago
Germany E-Invoicing: Small Businesses Exempt from Issuing, Must Receive and Store Digital Invoices
Small businesses in Germany are not required to issue e-invoices, even after 2028, and can continue using paper or PDF invoices for outgoing transactions. All businesses, including small ones, must be able to receive...
5 months ago
New Explanatory Notes on ViDA Reform to Be Introduced from 2027
The Future of VAT Group (GFV) reviewed draft documents for the three pillars of the ViDA reform. The latest GFV meeting focused on implementing the ViDA package. New explanatory notes on ViDA will be introduced starting...
5 months ago
Spain Opens Draft E-Invoicing Order for Public Consultation; Compliance Deadlines Set Through 2029
The Spanish Tax Authority (AEAT) has opened a public consultation on a draft Ministerial Order for a public e-invoicing solution, closing on 8 May 2026, with planned enforcement from 1 October 2026. The Order mandates...
5 months ago
Spain Publishes Royal Decree Mandating B2B E-Invoicing, Sets Phased Implementation Timeline
Spain published Royal Decree 238/2026, establishing mandatory B2B e-invoicing for entrepreneurs and professionals. The regulation develops Law 18/2022 and sets the technical and operational framework for e-invoicing...
5 months ago
Private Rental of Commercial Premises and Invoicing Obligations in KSeF for Individuals
Renting out a commercial property privately to a business qualifies as economic activity under VAT law, even without CEIDG registration. The landlord is considered a VAT taxpayer due to the continuous, paid nature of...
5 months ago
Key E-Invoicing Requirements for B2B, B2C, and B2G Transactions in Malaysia
Electronic invoices are required as evidence of both income (sales) and spending (purchases, returns, discounts) under IRBM standards. E-invoices must be issued for all goods or services provided, including other income...
5 months ago
Brazil Modernizes E-Invoicing: New Rules Simplify Retail, Enable Digital Receipts, Reduce Printing
Brazil has introduced new tax regulations (SINIEF Adjustment No. 10–13/2026) to modernize electronic invoicing and simplify retail operations. Retailers can now display digital receipts electronically, with printing...
5 months ago
Vietnam Proposes E-Invoicing Reforms for E-Commerce, Small Businesses, and High-Risk Taxpayers
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to simplify e-invoicing, especially for e-commerce and low-value transactions, with platform operators issuing invoices for certain sellers and exemptions for compliant systems...
5 months ago
UAE E-Invoicing: Key Regulations, Scope, and Implementation Timeline for Businesses
The UAE Ministry of Finance has established a legal and regulatory framework for mandatory e-invoicing, with phased implementation starting July 2026. E-invoicing applies broadly to all business transactions in the UAE...
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