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Latvia Delays Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing to 2028, Extending Transition Period for Businesses

  • Latvia postponed the mandatory B2B e-invoicing deadline to January 2028
  • The original deadline was January 2026
  • Businesses have two extra years to adapt to the new standard
  • B2G e-invoicing has been mandatory since January 2026
  • Voluntary B2B e-invoicing can start March 2026
  • All B2B e-invoices must comply with Peppol BIS 3.0 and EN 16931 standards
  • Reasons for postponement include lack of technical preparedness and delays in platform development
  • Guidelines for e-invoicing will be published by December 2025
  • Businesses should monitor guidelines, upgrade IT systems, consider early adoption, and choose an e-invoice transmission solution
  • All e-invoices must reach the Latvian tax authority to comply with reporting standards

Source: taxilla.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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