- Norway plans mandatory e-invoicing and digital bookkeeping for all businesses by 2028
- Full implementation expected by 2030
- Aims to simplify tax reporting, reduce fraud, and align with EU standards
- Public consultation open until October 31, 2025
- Expected to save businesses up to 5 billion NOK annually
- E-invoicing currently mandatory only in the public sector since 2012
- Private sector e-invoicing remains voluntary but widely used
- Proposed dates: 2028 for e-invoices, 2030 for digital bookkeeping
- Exceptions may apply to small sole proprietors and bankrupt estates
- Financial institutions and insurance providers will have specific rules
- Norway uses Peppol BIS 3.0 standard and Peppol eDelivery network
- EHF format accepted for public transactions
- VAT reporting and SAF-T file requirements in place
- Authorities will review feedback after consultation period ends
- Shift to digitalization expected to bring efficiency benefits and align with international standards
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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