Authorities Issue Security Warning on Unofficial E-Invoicing Tools

• The tax authority has issued a targeted compliance and cybersecurity warning following the appearance of unofficial e-invoicing tools during the pilot phase.
• Businesses are explicitly instructed to rely only on official platforms and software, as unauthorized tools may compromise invoice validity and regulatory compliance.
• The warning underlines growing risks in digital VAT systems, where data integrity, authentication, and system security are becoming critical components of compliance frameworks.

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North Macedonia’s Public Revenue Office has issued a compliance warning to businesses participating in the e-invoicing pilot, urging them to use only official tools and information sources.

The warning follows the emergence of unauthorized browser extensions claiming to support the electronic signing process for e-invoices. Authorities clarified that these tools are not officially endorsed and could pose significant risks, including incorrect submissions, compliance failures, or data breaches.

Given the system’s reliance on real-time validation and digital signatures, the use of unverified software could jeopardize the legal validity of invoices and disrupt participation in the pilot.

This highlights an increasingly important dimension of e-invoicing regimes: operational and cybersecurity compliance, which is becoming as important as tax compliance itself.

External links:

• VATfaqs – Pilot phase developments
• Notice