The EU Commission Announces Plans to Revise E-Invoicing Rules for Public Procurement
- EU Initiative to Revise E-Invoicing Directive: On November 19, 2025, the EU Commission announced plans to revise Directive 2014/55/EU, aiming to create a more cohesive and interoperable digital invoicing environment across Member States to improve public procurement processes.
- Addressing Fragmentation and Compliance: The revision seeks to tackle existing challenges such as market fragmentation, diverse national practices, and uneven adoption of e-invoicing standards by introducing uniform requirements for e-invoices, extending coverage to certain B2G transactions, and standardizing transmission methods.
- Expected Benefits and Consultation Process: The proposed changes are intended to enhance interoperability, reduce compliance costs, and streamline procurement processes. Currently in the consultation phase, feedback is being gathered until December 17, 2025, with a public consultation and formal adoption of the revised rules planned for Q4 2026.
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- EU Commission Revises E-Invoicing Directive: On November 19, 2025, the Commission announced plans to update Directive 2014/55 to create a more uniform and interoperable e-invoicing framework for public procurement across Member States.
- Key Proposed Changes: Mandatory issuance of e-invoices compliant with the EU standard, extension of scope to B2G transactions below procurement thresholds, and harmonized transmission and certification methods using the e-Delivery Building Block.
- Expected Benefits & Timeline: Greater interoperability, reduced costs for businesses, and more efficient procurement processes; public consultation runs until December 17, 2025, with adoption planned for Q4 2026.
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