Source Paul Simons
On October 23, 2025, the revised European Norm EN 16931 for electronic invoicing was officially approved, marking a significant advancement in e-invoicing across Europe. This update broadens the original 2017 standard to enhance support for business-to-business (B2B) invoicing, aligning it with upcoming EU digital VAT reporting reforms. While the final version is pending publication due to necessary editorial changes, businesses are eager for immediate access, particularly as many countries adopt mandatory e-invoicing requirements without the updated European Norm.
Changes to the standard, already announced on the European Commission’s website (ec.europa.eu), include new data fields and rules that address complex invoicing scenarios, improved VAT details, standardized payment information, and the ability to include attachments within invoices. The update is seen as a cornerstone for the EU’s “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) reforms, with the expectation that EN 16931:2025 will serve as the compliance baseline for upcoming mandates.
As member states prepare to implement their e-invoicing requirements, businesses should prioritize adapting their systems to the new standard to ensure compliance and take advantage of enhanced interoperability across the EU.
See also Registry of supporting artefacts to implement EN16931
Other source
- See also
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
- Join the LinkedIn Group on ”VAT in the Digital Age” (VIDA), click HERE
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