- Postponement of QES Requirement: Portugal has delayed the mandatory implementation of Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for PDF invoices from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, as part of the proposed 2026 State Budget.
- Continued Validity of PDF Invoices: Businesses in Portugal can issue valid PDF invoices without QES until the end of 2026, providing additional time for companies to adapt to the new requirements.
- SAF-T Accounting Submission Delayed: The government has also postponed the 2026 SAF-T Accounting submission deadline to 2027, aligning it with the new timeline for QES enforcement.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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