- The EU updated the eInvoicing standard EN 16931 to ensure electronic invoices are compliant, interoperable, and ready for the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) framework.
- New extensions allow businesses to adapt EN 16931 for B2B transactions, supporting industry-specific needs while maintaining compliance.
- Updated technical specifications and code lists are released bi-annually, requiring businesses to keep systems current for compliance.
- The Semantic Data Model and VAT reporting guidance were ratified, clarifying real-time VAT reporting requirements for intra-EU transactions.
- The new Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR) mandate VAT reports based on EN 16931, distinct from invoices, helping businesses prepare for future reporting obligations.
Source: fintua.com
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