Ireland’s ViDA Roadmap: Phased Rollout of E-Invoicing & Real-Time VAT Reporting
Phase 1 – November 2028
- All businesses must be able to receive structured e-invoices.
- Mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting begins for large VAT-registered corporates involved in domestic B2B transactions.
- These businesses are expected to have the digital capacity and international experience to adapt early.
Phase 2 – November 2029
- Mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting expands to all VAT-registered businesses engaged in intra-EU cross-border B2B transactions.
- This phase ensures alignment with the EU’s goal of harmonized digital VAT compliance.
Phase 3 – July 2030
- Full implementation of ViDA requirements for all cross-border EU B2B transactions, regardless of business size.
- Structured e-invoices must comply with European Standard EN16931, and PDF or scanned invoices will no longer be accepted.
Technical & Legislative Preparations
- Ireland will leverage the PEPPOL framework for secure and standardized e-invoice exchange.
- Revenue is working on legislative changes, IT systems, and stakeholder engagement to support the transition.
- Guidance and technical specifications will be published ahead of each phase to ensure smooth onboarding.
Strategic Goals
- Modernize Ireland’s VAT system, which has remained largely unchanged since 1972.
- Reduce compliance burdens and enhance fraud prevention.
- Align with international best practices and support business digitalization.
Source revenue.ie
- See also
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
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