Taiwan’s cloud invoice system, implemented since 2009, now covers over 630,000 businesses and 87% of all invoices are electronic. The Ministry of Finance uses e-invoice data to compile timely and representative same...
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Russian Government Delays Removal of VAT Break for Domestic Software Developers
The Russian government will postpone eliminating the VAT break for domestic software sales. This decision follows appeals from the IT industry and analysis by a specialized government agency. Consultations were held...
5 months ago
Poland Releases Draft JPK_MAG(2) SAF-T Structure for Public Consultation, Integrating KSeF and Updates
Poland’s Ministry of Finance released a draft of the updated JPK_MAG(2) warehouse reporting structure for public consultation until 12 November 2025. JPK_MAG(2) introduces KSeF integration, allowing direct linkage...
5 months ago
Who Must Comply with Belgium’s 2026 eInvoicing Mandate? Scope, Impact, and Preparation Steps
From January 1, 2026, all B2B invoices between Belgian-established and VAT-registered companies must be electronic and structured. The mandate applies to Belgian resident entities and foreign companies with a permanent...
5 months ago
Belgium’s Mandatory eReporting: The Next Step in Digital VAT Compliance After eInvoicing
Belgium will introduce mandatory eReporting for VAT from January 1, 2028, following eInvoicing in 2026. eReporting requires companies to send transaction data directly to tax authorities, in addition to sending invoices...
5 months ago
Belgium’s 4-Corner eInvoicing Model: What Businesses Need to Know for 2026 Compliance
From January 1, 2026, B2B eInvoicing is mandatory in Belgium for businesses established and VAT registered there. Belgium uses a decentralized 4-corner model via certified Peppol Access Points (PAPs), not a government...
5 months ago
Peppol BIS 3.0: The Key to Belgium’s 2026 B2B eInvoicing Compliance and European Interoperability
Belgium will mandate B2B eInvoicing in Peppol BIS 3.0 format starting January 2026 for structured, machine-readable, and interoperable invoices. Peppol BIS 3.0, based on the European EN 16931 standard, ensures...
5 months ago
Germany Updates E-Invoicing Rules: New Clarifications on Compliance, Distribution, and Archiving Standards
Germany’s Ministry of Finance issued updated guidance on mandatory B2B e-invoicing, effective January 2025. Clarifies error types (format vs. business rule errors) and states human-readable copies of EN 16931 e-invoices...
5 months ago
Denmark Releases OIOUBL 2.1 Schematron 1.16.0.RC With CO₂ Data for E-Invoicing
Denmark released OIOUBL Schematron version 1.16.0.RC, adding two new validation checks and support for CO₂ data in e-invoices. E-invoices can now optionally include CO₂ emissions data at the invoice or line-item level...
5 months ago
Germany Issues 2025 E-Invoicing Guidance: New Formats, Rules, and Compliance Requirements Announced
Germany’s updated e-invoicing regulations clarify technical and legal requirements, effective January 1, 2025. New accepted formats include XRechnung, ZUGFeRD (v2.0.1+), and EDI; all data must be in structured XML...
5 months ago
Who Is Exempt from Using the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland?
KSeF (National e-Invoicing System) will not be mandatory for issuing invoices to consumers (individuals not conducting business). Taxpayers with gross sales over 200 million PLN in 2024 must use KSeF from February 1...
5 months ago
Tunisian Parliament Considers 2026 Finance Bill With VAT Exemptions and E-Invoicing Expansion
Tunisian Parliament accepted Bill No. 14, the 2026 Finance Bill, for consideration. The bill exempts VAT on inputs for packaging locally produced olive oil. It reduces VAT to 7% on electric vehicle charging devices and...
5 months ago
Roadmap – E-Invoicing Momentum Builds Across Europe and Beyond
Governments from France and Germany to Malaysia and the UAE are rolling out new e-invoicing mandates — with major changes landing every quarter through 2026. As regulatory timelines accelerate, finance and tax teams are...
5 months ago
Germany Issues New 2025 E-Invoicing Guidance: Error Types, Validation, and Retention Rules Explained
On October 15, 2025, Germany’s Ministry of Finance issued updated guidance on mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions, effective since January 1, 2025. The guidance clarifies error categories (formatting...
5 months ago
Turkey Extends E-Invoicing Deadline for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sector to December 2025
Turkey has extended the e-invoicing deadline for pharmaceutical and medical device traders from 1 October 2025 to 1 December 2025. The deadline for pharmacies and optician establishments remains 1 October 2026. The...
5 months ago
Key Indirect Tax Changes in Portugal’s 2026 Draft Budget: VAT, E-Invoicing, and Compliance Deadlines
Reduced VAT rate will apply to olive oil production (6% mainland, 4% Azores/Madeira). PDF invoices accepted as electronic invoices until 31 December 2026. Mandatory submission of accounting SAF-T (PT) file postponed to...
5 months ago
Indonesia to Launch AI System for Real-Time Customs Oversight and Revenue Enhancement
Indonesia will develop an advanced AI system for real-time customs and excise oversight to improve revenue collection and combat illegal trade. The current monitoring system is inadequate, especially for detecting under...
5 months ago
Ireland Announces Phased Rollout of B2B E-Invoicing and Real-Time Tax Reporting by 2030
Ireland published a roadmap on October 8, 2025, for implementing e-invoicing and real-time tax reporting in line with EU ViDA requirements. The rollout will occur in three phases from November 2028 to July 2030...
5 months ago
Industry Leaders Urge UK Government to Mandate E-Invoicing for Economic Growth and Payment Reform
techUK and industry leaders urge the UK government to implement e-invoicing, starting with VAT-registered B2B transactions. E-invoicing is seen as essential for boosting productivity, improving access to working...
5 months ago
New Rules Allow Tax Agency to Access Invoice Data for Debt Collection and Risk Analysis
The 2026 Budget Bill allows the Revenue Agency to provide the Collection Agent with data on the total amounts of invoices issued by debtors and their co-obligors in the six months prior, to enable analysis and start...
5 months ago
Essential Indirect Tax Strategies for Cross-Border Digital Sellers in the EU’s VAT Digital Age
Cross-border digital sellers should use strategies like OSS/IOSS, e-invoicing, digital reporting, tax technology, and reduced-rate optimization to simplify VAT compliance and adapt to EU reforms. The One Stop Shop (OSS)...
5 months ago
Germany Updates B2B E-Invoicing Rules: New BMF Guidance for 2025–2028 Rollout Phases
Germany is rolling out mandatory B2B structured e-invoicing from 2025, starting with the requirement to receive e-invoices, and expanding in 2027 to require suppliers to issue them for all in-scope transactions. The...
5 months ago
Denmark Releases OIOUBL 2.1 Schematron v1.16.0.RC: Enhanced E-Invoice Validation and CO₂ Data Support
Denmark’s Business Authority released Schematron version 1.16.0.RC for OIOUBL 2.1, improving e-invoice data quality. The update adds validation for optional CO₂ and environmental data fields. Stricter enforcement of...
5 months ago
Philippines Extends E-Invoicing Compliance Deadline to December 31, 2026 for Large Taxpayers
E-invoicing obligation extended until December 31, 2026 The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for taxpayers to comply with the e-invoicing obligation from March 14, 2026, to December 31, 2026...
5 months ago
National e-Invoicing System (KSeF): Key Facts, Who Must Use It, and From When
Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) is an IT system for issuing, receiving, accessing, and storing electronic invoices in a structured XML format. From February 1, 2026, taxpayers with sales over 200 million PLN in 2024 must...
5 months ago
Germany Updates B2B E-Invoicing Guidelines: Scope, Technical, and Archiving Clarifications Released
Small businesses (Kleinunternehmer), invoices under €250, and passenger transport tickets are exempt from mandatory B2B e-invoicing, but must be able to receive compliant e-invoices. Invoices containing both in-scope...
5 months ago
Poland to Mandate KSeF Number Reporting in JPK_VAT from February 2026, No Transition Period
From 1 February 2026, all Polish taxpayers must report KSeF invoice numbers in their JPK_VAT submissions for both sales and purchases. There is no transition period; compliance with both KSeF and updated JPK_VAT...
5 months ago
China’s Unified VAT Reform: Modernizing Tax Compliance for Domestic and Foreign Businesses
China transitioned from a dual Business Tax (BT) and VAT regime to a unified VAT system, with the new VAT Law effective January 1, 2026. The reform modernizes the tax framework, broadens the tax base, reduces fraud...
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