EU Launches Consultation to Harmonise E-Invoicing Rules and Boost Digital Single Market Integration

• The European Commission has launched a consultation to revise EU e-invoicing rules, aiming for greater harmonisation and reduced fragmentation.
• The revision seeks to address inconsistencies in adoption, formats, and interoperability across member states, which currently create barriers for cross-border business.
• Key goals include making harmonised e-invoicing the default, ensuring interoperability, and aligning with the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative.
• Potential measures include mandatory EU e-invoicing standards, expanding rule scope, and establishing common invoice transmission methods.
• Stakeholder feedback is open until June 10, with legislative proposals expected in Q4 2026, aiming to simplify compliance and reduce administrative burdens for businesses.

Source: globalvatcompliance.com

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European Commission launches consultation on e-invoicing

• On March 18, 2026, the European Commission initiated a public consultation to gather views, evidence, and experiences on the challenges and opportunities related to revising the e-invoicing Directive 2014/55/EU.
• This consultation is open to all stakeholders, including the public, authorities, businesses (SMEs), service providers, and NGOs, aiming to inform the impact assessment for defining problems and designing potential solutions.
• The consultation period for providing feedback on the e-invoicing Directive revision will conclude at midnight on June 10, 2026.

Source EY

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