- GENA(EESPA) supports the aim of harmonized e-Invoicing and Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR) as part of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposals.
- They advocate for the use of the ‘5-corner’ model for the exchange of invoices and other tax-relevant B2B data.
- However, they have concerns that the current direction of the negotiations deviates significantly from the original aims and will pose challenges for EU businesses.
- They believe that the lack of regulation on key variables in e-invoicing regimes is a missing ingredient in the DRR proposals.
- GENA(EESPA) calls on the EC and Member State leaders to implement a comprehensive, EU-wide CTC framework that allows for standardized and interoperable domestic e-invoicing regimes.
- They believe that mandatory centralized systems for prior authorization and verification will stifle innovation and introduce security risks.
- They suggest developing a mechanism for existing centralized systems to receive electronic invoice data from taxpayers in other Member States with minimal investment.
- GENA(EESPA) believes that the EU would benefit from the introduction of the European Commission’s eDelivery artifact for real-life interoperability.
- They provide examples of countries and regions where real-time validation of e-invoices is performed by certified private providers.
- They propose the use of the 5-corner model, such as Peppol CTC, to release the pressure from Member States and allow for the introduction of an e-invoicing obligation first, followed by the DRR platform.
- They request that no further e-invoice derogations be granted until harmonized rules can be agreed upon.
- They suggest using derogation powers to drive consistency between regimes and approving requests with detailed implementation plans compatible with the EC’s desired end-state.
- GENA(EESPA) will transition and continue its activities under the name GENA, Global Exchange Network Association.
Source: gena.net
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