E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 39/2025

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEKS 39/2025

The European Commission has published its implementation strategy for the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, outlining actions to assist businesses and Member States in adapting to updates in the EU VAT framework.
The ViDA package introduces new digital reporting requirements, addresses VAT challenges in the platform economy, and aims to streamline the VAT registration process, enhancing transparency and simplifying compliance for cross-border businesses.
This strategy includes a detailed roadmap with key action points and timelines, projecting significant economic benefits of €172 billion to €214 billion over ten years, including €51 billion in savings for businesses.

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France has launched an electronic invoicing directory to help taxpayers prepare for upcoming B2B e-invoicing requirementsThe directory was opened on September 18, 2025 by the French tax authority and provides a central resource for compliance preparation
The online service lists all companies and public entities subject to electronic invoicing along with their approved platform providers and billing addresses
Users can verify if companies fall under the mandate, identify which platforms they use, and access electronic billing addresses for invoice transmission
Nearly 80 approved platforms are connected with over 120,000 companies already registered, demonstrating early adoption and preparation efforts

Language Flexibility in E-Invoicing: Starting 2025, German B2B e-invoices may be issued in any EU official language. This simplifies cross-border trade, reduces administrative burdens, and ensures compliance with mandatory VAT information under the UStG.
Audit and Compliance Requirements: Companies must maintain processes to provide German translations during audits if requested. Structured e-invoices must include all statutory fields, and standardized EU terminology is recommended to ensure clarity and smooth verification by tax authorities.
Phased E-Invoicing Rollout: From 2025–2028, Germany will gradually mandate structured e-invoicing for all B2B transactions. Multilingual flexibility supports international operations, reduces translation costs, and allows businesses to integrate invoicing workflows efficiently across countries.

On September 22, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs was announced as a Peppol Authority, adopting Peppol’s international standards to enhance digital transactions for local companies.
The Ministry will create localized Peppol specifications to meet domestic needs while ensuring compliance with necessary security requirements, facilitating easier adoption by Taiwanese enterprises.
This initiative aims to streamline cross-border digital transactions for Taiwanese businesses with other Peppol network countries, such as Australia, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, and Malaysia, while reducing costs associated with traditional paper-based processes.

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