- 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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EU Commission launches public consultation on the revision of the E-Invoicing Directive
- The European Commission has launched a public consultation, open until June 10, 2026, to review and update the EU eInvoicing Directive (Directive 2014/55/EU), which governs electronic invoicing in public procurement (B2G).
- The consultation aims to address current challenges such as varying national approaches and limited interoperability, which prevent the full realization of e-invoicing benefits, and to create a future-proof framework for both public authorities and businesses.
- This initiative is linked to the broader VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform, which plans mandatory e-invoicing for cross-border transactions by 2030, making this consultation an important step towards wider digital reporting.
Source Thomson Reuters
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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- 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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