Link to: Principles for the proper management and storage of books, records and documents in electronic form as well as for data access (GoBD); 2. Amendment due to various legal changes GoBD Amendment Alignment: On July...
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eInvoicing in Italy
Mandatory Across All Sectors: Italy requires eInvoicing for B2G, B2B, and B2C transactions. All invoices must be submitted via the central Sistema di Interscambio (SDI) platform using the FatturaPA XML format aligned...
3 weeks ago
All you need to know about VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
Link: Website European Commission on ViDA What Is ViDA? Purpose To simplify VAT compliance across EU Member States To reduce VAT fraud through real-time digital reporting To adapt VAT rules to the platform economy and...
3 weeks ago
AI in Tax: Balancing Innovation and Risks in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
AI is increasingly used in tax, offering potential benefits and risks. AI aids in bookkeeping, categorizing transactions, and predicting cashflows and tax liabilities. HMRC uses AI in its Connect system to analyze data...
3 weeks ago
Vanuatu’s E-Invoicing Revolutionizes Tax Compliance, Tackles Grey Economy with Digital Precision
Vanuatu is implementing e-Invoicing to improve tax compliance and reduce the tax gap. The initiative is led by Collins Gesa, Deputy Director of Inland Revenue at Vanuatu’s Ministry of Finance. The new system...
3 weeks ago
Colombia Enforces E-Invoice Compliance, Shuts Non-Compliant Businesses During Pereira Harvest Festival
Colombia’s DIAN is enforcing e-invoice issuance Businesses not issuing e-invoices are being shut down 200 officials were deployed during Pereira’s Harvest Festival The campaign targets non-compliant...
3 weeks ago
Postponement of VAT Chain Implementation: Strategic Decision and Realistic Timing for the Sector
The FOD Financiën, in consultation with the ITAA, has decided to postpone the implementation of the VAT chain. This is a strategic decision to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. The delay allows...
3 weeks ago
Stricter Validation Rules in NAV Online Invoice System from September 2025
From September 2025, the validation rules for the NAV Online Invoice system will become stricter. The changes will affect not only invoicing software but also accounting and taxation processes. New rules can be tested...
3 weeks ago
Botswana Proposes VAT Bill to Tax Non-Resident Digital Services and Modernize Compliance
Botswana proposes VAT amendment to tax digital services from non-residents Reverse charge VAT to be applied to certain supplies Modernization includes use of electronic fiscal devices and fiscal invoices New definitions...
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Germany Publishes Second GoBD Update to Align with E-Invoicing
Germany’s Ministry of Finance issued a second GoBD amendment on July 14, 2025, aligning with mandatory domestic e-invoicing. Businesses may retain only structured data unless PDFs include extra tax-relevant details. The...
3 weeks ago
Benelux Study Day on E-Invoicing (25 March 2025): Conclusions and Strategic Outlook
Summary: Held in Brussels, the Benelux Study Day on E-Invoicing brought together policymakers, Peppol authorities, software providers, and business representatives from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg to assess...
3 weeks ago
ecosio Webinar – Recent and Upcoming E-invoicing Updates at a Glance (Aug 28)
REGISTER HERE What we’ll cover Stay ahead of regulatory changes in global e-invoicing. In this webinar, Chris Newman will provide an overview of the key current and upcoming developments in e-invoicing in Europe and...
3 weeks ago
North Macedonia Mandates E-Invoicing with e-Faktura Project for Tax Compliance by 2026
North Macedonia’s Public Revenue Office announced the e-Faktura project for mandatory electronic invoicing The project involves real-time invoice data flow through a centralized platform It represents a major...
3 weeks ago
Chorus Pro Confirmed as Official E-Invoicing Platform for French Public Sector Post-2026
Chorus Pro Continuity: France’s tax authority confirms that Chorus Pro will remain the public sector’s e-invoicing platform despite new B2B e-invoicing rules starting in 2026, ensuring stability in invoicing...
3 weeks ago
Mozambique Unveils AI-Driven Tax Transformation Strategy to Boost Revenue and Compliance by 2028
Mozambique announces a tax transformation strategy centered on AI until 2028 The plan aims to modernize tax administration and improve compliance and collection Advanced AI tools will enhance tax process efficiency...
3 weeks ago
SARS Introduces Enhanced Biometric Facial Authentication for Secure Taxpayer Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention
SARS introduced enhanced biometric facial authentication on 25 August 2025 Used for VAT and PAYE product registrations on eFiling Also used for updating Security Contact Details when OTP is not received Aims to protect...
3 weeks ago
Netherlands Reveals Four-Phase Plan for EU ViDA Implementation by 2030 Deadline
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has a four-phase plan for implementing the EU’s ViDA package. The plan includes cross-border B2B e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements. The strategy involves policy research...
3 weeks ago
Consequences for Polish Businesses Not Adopting KSeF B2B E-Invoicing by 2026
Poland will introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing through KSeF starting February 2026, April for small taxpayers Most taxpayers must issue and receive e-invoices via a centralized government platform Not using KSeF will...
3 weeks ago
E-Invoicing Mandates in Africa: Key Changes and Trends in Digital Tax Compliance
E-invoicing is becoming standard for tax compliance in Africa to combat tax fraud and enhance revenue collection. Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Senegal, Egypt, and Uganda are leading with distinct e-invoicing strategies...
3 weeks ago
UAE Adopts PINT AE v1.0.1 for 2026 E-Invoicing Compliance with VAT Regulations
UAE adopts PINT AE v1.0.1 as e-invoicing standard for 2026 mandate OpenPeppol releases revised specification for UAE VAT requirements Full compliance expected by early 2026 Specification covers billing and self-billing...
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President Awaits to Sign 2025 e-Invoice System Law: Key Final Amendments Explained
The law modernizing the National e-Invoice System has been approved by the parliament and awaits the president’s signature. Changes made during the parliamentary process were mainly editorial and technical, not...
3 weeks ago
Enhancing VAT Compliance: Real-Time Reporting and Control Statements to Combat Fraud
Tax authorities are working to reduce the EU VAT Gap by speeding up VAT collections. They require supplementary invoice transaction control statements with VAT returns. These listings of sales and sometimes purchases...
3 weeks ago
Finance Ministry Addresses Concerns Over KSeF’s Capacity to Process 2500 Invoices Per Second
KSeF is nearing implementation with ongoing clarifications from the Ministry of Finance The system should handle up to 52 million invoices daily and 9 million per hour There are concerns about the system’s...
3 weeks ago
eInvoicing in Hungary
eInvoicing Mandates: Hungary currently has no mandates for Business-to-Government (B2G), Business-to-Business (B2B), or Business-to-Consumer (B2C) eInvoicing; however, public authorities must accept structured eInvoices...
4 weeks ago
Briefing document: Saudi Arabia FATOORAH E-invoicing Compliance
This briefing document summarises the key themes and important information regarding the mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system in Saudi Arabia, implemented and overseen by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs...
4 weeks ago
Poland’s KSeF E-Invoicing System: Implementation Timeline and Steps for 2026 Compliance
Poland is working to implement the KSeF e-invoicing system The Ministry of Finance has presented a draft law to improve the implementation process The draft law is expected to be adopted soon The implementation will...
4 weeks ago
South Africa Releases 2025 Draft Tax Bill to Support VAT Modernisation and E-Invoicing
The National Treasury and SARS released the 2025 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill for public comment until 12 September 2025 The bill supports SARS’s VAT Modernisation Project, including e-invoicing...
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