The “Bundesrat”, the representative body of the federal states of Germany, has approved the draft law that includes electronic invoicing, postponing the start of the mandatory issuance of invoices to January...
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Pakistan introduces new e-invoicing requirements to modernize transaction controls
On 10 November 2023, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced amendments to the Sales Tax Rules for e-invoicing regulations. An integrated supplier, who is a tax-registered person, will be required to install an e...
9 months ago
There are new draft regulations on KSeF
The Ministry of Finance presented two draft regulations on issuing invoices in the National e-Invoice System. The draft regulation on the use of KSeF specifies, among others: types of authorizations, authentication...
9 months ago
KSeF in local governments – even more problems than in business
Local governments, like other taxpayers, must implement the KSeF from July 1, 2024. According to experts, there are even more challenges in the public sector than in business. One of the biggest results from the fact...
9 months ago
A new Draft on changes to JPK_VAT released by the Polish Government
Poland has released a draft amendment to the regulation on JPK_VAT, which will be applied in the first stage of mandatory e-invoicing implementation from July 1, 2024. The changes include reducing the VAT refund period...
9 months ago
Leveraging SAP DRC for e-Invoicing: The Key Benefits and Challenges
Although a small number of countries have recently approved high-profile delays to their e-invoicing mandates, there are many more nations – like Poland – that are pushing ahead with imminent introductions. Key benefits...
9 months ago
Tax Master Data: A Critical Component of any Tax Departments Future Success
Tax Master Data Management is a hot topic. And rightfully so, as tax data is a cornerstone for any tax department’s future success. Effective management of Tax Master Data is critical for ensuring accurate tax...
9 months ago
Expected Implementation Date of B2B e-Invoice in Spain
As of now, the anticipated timeline for the implementation of the new e-invoicing mandate has been extended, with expectations that it will not come into effect until at least the early months of 2025. The most...
9 months ago
Changes in Regulations Required for Mandatory Use of National e-Invoice System
The obligation to use the National e-Invoice System requires changes in regulations. The Ministry of Finance has published two draft regulations regarding the use of the e-Invoice System. From July 2024, issuing e...
9 months ago
Update of API for National e-Invoice System and Taxpayer Application KSeF in production environment
API Krajowego Systemu e-Faktur and Aplikacji Podatnika KSeF will be updated on the production environment on December 4, 2023, from 13:00 to 20:00. The update includes changes to the document structure, query invoice...
9 months ago
European Parliament Votes for One-Year Delay in VAT Implementation for Digital Age
European Parliament voted in favor of opinions on legislation to update EU’s VAT regime MEPs advocated for a one-year delay in implementing most elements of the VAT in the Digital Age (VIDA) package MEPs also...
9 months ago
E-invoicing in Germany: Law Enters Mediation Process for National Obligation in B2B Sector
Germany is in the process of introducing e-invoicing rules The legislative process has faced objections and required amendments The national e-invoicing obligation will apply in the B2B sector E-invoices will be...
9 months ago
Poland Publishes Draft Act on QR Codes and Offline Modes for E-Invoicing
Ministry of Finance in Poland has published two draft acts regarding mandatory e-invoicing via KSeF The first draft act covers the use of KSeF, including verification codes (QR codes) for invoices sent outside of KSeF...
9 months ago
Kenya Reminds Businesses of Electronic Tax Invoice Requirements
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds businesses of the requirement to transmit invoices through eTIMS The requirement was introduced in the 2023 Finance Act Source: vitallaw.com Note that this post was (partially)...
9 months ago
Parliament proposes one-year delay for ViDA proposals to update EU VAT regime
MEPs propose a one-year delay for most of the ViDA elements in the EU VAT regime MEPs endorse changes to the VAT Directive regarding VAT rules for taxable persons facilitating distance sales of imported goods MEPs call...
9 months ago
European Parliament Passes Resolutions on VAT Rules to Combat Fraud and Protect Taxpayer Rights
European Parliament passed resolutions on VAT rules Measures include introducing digital reporting requirements to combat fraud Establishing a central electronic VAT information exchange system Protecting...
9 months ago
Bahrain’s Updated VAT Guide: Issuing Electronic Documents without Prior Approval from NBR
The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) in Bahrain has published an updated version of the VAT general guide. The updates focus on the conditions for issuing electronic documents without prior approval from the NBR...
9 months ago
Saudi Arabia Announces Criteria for Ninth Wave of E-Invoicing Implementation
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the criteria for the ninth group of taxpayers required to comply with the second phase of the electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system implementation in Saudi...
9 months ago
Free Tools for Issuing e-Invoices in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF)
The Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) can be used by both microenterprises and larger companies. Access to the system does not require special software and can be done using free tools provided by the Ministry of Finance...
9 months ago
Businesses using unified invoices must proactively issue invoices to consumers, warns the Ministry of Finance
Businesses using unified invoices should proactively issue invoices to consumers. The tax authorities periodically inspect businesses to prevent the omission of unified invoices. Businesses with a history of omitting...
9 months ago
Service disruptions in eDavki and G2G systems due to technical issues in FURS backend
Technical issues in the FURS backend system are causing disruptions in the services of the eDavki and G2G systems. Users are not receiving responses to their submitted documents, such as notifications about settled...
9 months ago
Poland’s Ministry of Finance Seeks Public Input on E-Invoice Regulations
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on two acts related to the mandatory use of e-invoices for VAT taxpayers. The proposed changes include adding a QR code on PDF invoices shared...
9 months ago
E-Invoicing in Germany: A Complete Guide to the Mandated Use of Electronic Invoices
Germany plans to introduce B2B e-invoicing by 2026 E-invoicing refers to issuing electronic invoices in a structured data format PDF invoices sent over email will no longer be considered e-invoices The mandate for e...
9 months ago
NemLog-in (MitID) Experiencing Instability: Service Unavailable for Citizens and Businesses
NemLog-in is currently experiencing operational disruptions Users are unable to access the service The issue has been resolved as of 11:18 Citizens and businesses using NemLog-in are affected by the problem Source: info...
9 months ago
European Parliament Approves VAT Resolutions to Combat Fraud and Protect Taxpayer Rights
European Parliament passed resolutions on VAT rules Resolutions include measures to combat EU intra-community fraud Measures include introducing digital reporting requirements and establishing a central electronic VAT...
9 months ago
European Parliament Adopts Opinion on ViDA Package to Modernize EU’s VAT Regime
European Parliament adopts opinions on the “VAT in the digital age” package (ViDA) Legislation updates EU’s VAT regime to align with digital era MEPs propose one-year delay to allow businesses time to...
9 months ago
Group on The Future of VAT – Minutes of its 43rd Meeting
The meeting of the Group of The Future of VAT took place on November 9, 2023. Summary Introduction and Agenda Approval: The chair welcomed delegates, and the agenda was approved without contest. Nature of the Meeting:...
9 months ago
Mandatory KSeF – lack of relevant information 7 months before the start
There is just over half a year left before the entry into force of the mandatory KSeF. Theoretically, the adoption of the amendment to the VAT Act in this respect in June this year was supposed to give taxpayers a one...
9 months ago
