- The requirement for Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) on invoices in Portugal is postponed until 31 December 2026.
- Companies can continue issuing and receiving PDF invoices, which remain legally valid for tax purposes until the new deadline.
- The QES requirement, originally set for 1 January 2025, will now take effect on 1 January 2027.
- The postponement allows more time for companies to adapt to new invoicing rules, including ATCUD codes, QR codes, and monthly SAF-T reporting.
- The annual accounting SAF-T obligation for established entities has also been postponed.
Source: marosavat.com
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