- ViDA introduces significant changes to EU VAT regulations.
- Changes effective from 12 March 2025 include removal of EU approval for domestic e-invoicing and elimination of buyer e-invoice acceptance.
- From 1 July 2030, electronic invoicing is redefined to require structured formats for automated processing.
- B2B e-invoices must comply with the European standard unless a Member State opts for a different standard.
- ViDA mandates near-real-time digital reporting for cross-border transactions starting in 2030.
- Taxpayers must report cross-border invoice data electronically to claim VAT exemptions or input VAT.
- Cross-border e-invoices must be issued within 10 days of the chargeable event.
- Self-billing and intra-community acquisition invoices must be reported within five days of issuance or receipt.
Source: sovos.com
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