Belgian organizations are struggling with mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT returns due to technical issues. Problems include missing invoices, system outages, and slow processing on the Peppol platform and common...
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Portugal Grants Brief E-Invoicing Grace Period for December 2025 Submissions Until January 2026
Portugal’s Tax Authority has extended the deadline for reporting December 2025 invoice data to 9 January 2026. All compliant submissions made by this new deadline will be considered on time and free from penalties. This...
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Open Days and Extended Hours for National e-Invoice System at Tax Offices in January 2026
Open days about the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) will be held at tax offices (except specialized ones) on January 24, 25, and 31, 2026, allowing individuals to consult with KSeF experts. Tax offices will have...
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OECD Issues Guidance on Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting Regimes for VAT Compliance and Administration
The OECD published a report on designing and operating digital continuous transactional reporting (DCTR) regimes for VAT. The report offers guidance to help jurisdictions develop and manage DCTR systems. It aims to...
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Update to e-Invoice and e-Archive Invoice Scenarios for VAT Amount Display and XSLT Files
From 12.01.2026, invoices under the “YATIRIMTESVIK” scenario (“ISTISNA” type) in e-Fatura and “EARSIVFATURA” scenario (“YTBISTISNA” type) in e-Arşiv Fatura must include the “Forgone VAT Amount” as per the relevant...
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KSeF Implementation: New VAT Reporting, Invoice Continuity, and KKS Compliance from February 2026
From February 2026, issuing and receiving invoices via the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) and new JPK_VAT reporting rules become mandatory. Every VAT invoice must include a KSeF number in JPK_VAT files; invoices...
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Entrepreneurs will be punished for not joining the KSeF in 2026
Phased Implementation: The National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) will be launched on February 1, 2026, starting with companies whose turnover exceeded PLN 200 million in 2024. Smaller companies will be required to join by...
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Serbia VAT Law Amendments: What Changes in 2026 and the E-Invoicing Impact
Implementation Timeline and Key Dates: Serbia’s VAT law amendments were adopted in December 2025, with most provisions set to take effect on April 1, 2026. Notably, the modernization of VAT reporting will commence...
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Everything You Need to Know About E-Invoicing in the UAE
Implementation Timeline and Objectives: The UAE Federal Tax Authority is set to launch an E-Invoicing System in phases starting July 2026, aimed at digitizing business activities, improving efficiency, reducing VAT...
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E-Invoicing Exchange Summit – Dubai, March 30 – April 1, 2026
To shape the future agenda, we welcome your suggestions for presentations. If you are interested in becoming a partner for the E-Invoicing Exchange Summit, please reach out to Alexandra Bayer. Stay up-to-date with the...
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Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Ukraine
SUMMARY I. Executive Summary Ukraine has been progressively implementing electronic invoicing and reporting requirements. Mandatory e-invoicing for B2G transactions started in 2011, and for most B2B and B2C...
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Corrections in KSeF: Farewell to the “yellow folder” and welcome to the era of ID
Simplified “In Minus” Corrections: Starting February 1, 2026, the KSeF system will eliminate the need for sellers to collect evidence of reconciliation for “in minus” corrections. The correction...
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E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 2/2026
Podcast on Spotify Follow the latest updates on E-Invoicing and Real Time Reporting on www.vatupdate.com and the LinkedIn pages on E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting and ViDA. HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEKS 2/2026 NEW COLLECTION...
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OECD Guidance for Effective and Interoperable VAT E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Regimes
Executive Summary This briefing summarizes the OECD’s report on Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) for Value Added Tax (VAT). DCTR involves the (near) real-time reporting of invoices or...
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PDF Invoices Cannot Be Corrected Instead of KSeF, Says Finance Ministry; Sanctions from 2027
From February 2026, using the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) will be mandatory. If an invoice is issued as a PDF instead of through KSeF, the mistake cannot be undone. There will be no penalties for this error until...
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Malaysia Extends E-Invoicing Deadline for Small Businesses, Eases Rules Until End of 2026
Malaysia’s tax agency has delayed the e-invoicing requirement for firms with annual turnover over MYR1m, granting a 12-month transition period until December 31, 2026. During the transition, affected taxpayers can...
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Date in Field P_1 Is Invoice Issue Date for VAT Purposes, Not KSeF Creation Date
The date of issuance of an e-invoice is the date in field P_1, not the date the invoice is created in KSeF. This date (in field P_1) is also the date when the tax obligation arises, if it matches the delivery date. The...
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OECD Report: Framework for Global Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) and India’s Strategic Roadmap
DCTR requires businesses to report invoice data to tax authorities in (near) real-time, improving VAT compliance and reducing fraud. The OECD report outlines a framework for sustainable DCTR implementation, emphasizing...
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Accounting Firms Must Be Ready for KSeF Clients by February 1
Accounting offices must be ready to serve clients using the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) from February 1. Due to delays and lack of penalties, different types of invoices will coexist in 2026, creating challenges...
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ecosio Webinar: 8 Key considerations for Germany’s E-Invoicing Mandate
REGISTER HERE 🇩🇪 The countdown to e-invoicing in Germany has officially begun. From 1 January 2027, all businesses with annual revenues of €800,000 or more will be required to issue structured electronic...
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Burkina Faso Mandates Certified E-Invoicing for VAT Transactions from July 2026
Burkina Faso launched a certified electronic invoicing system on January 6, 2026, replacing its previous invoicing regime. The system covers B2B and B2C domestic VAT transactions, excluding non-resident VAT registered...
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IRBM Issues e-Invoice Guideline Version 4.6: Expanded Consolidation, Grace Periods, and Clarifications
IRBM released e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.6 on 5 January 2026, replacing Version 4.5. Wholesalers and retailers of construction materials can now use consolidated e-invoices, except when buyers request...
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New KSeF Rules Change Tax Revenue and Expense Ledger: Additional Columns and Electronic Filing
From January 1, a new template for the tax revenue and expense ledger (PKPiR) is in effect. Two new columns in PKPiR are linked to the gradual introduction of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) starting February 2026...
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Issuing Invoices Outside KSeF Won’t Block VAT Deduction, Tax Authority Confirms Before E-Invoicing Mandate
From February 1, 2026, issuing invoices via the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) becomes mandatory for large companies, and from April 1, 2026, for all others. Until December 31, 2026, invoices outside KSeF are allowed...
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KSeF 2026: Key Rules, Authorizations, Authentication, Technical Requirements for Mandatory E-Invoicing System
From February 1, 2026, the largest Polish VAT taxpayers must issue invoices via the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF); all others from April 1, 2026. Until December 31, 2026, invoices outside KSeF are allowed if...
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Spain Postpones Verifactu Ordinance to 2027, Grants Exceptional SII Opt-Out Until January 2026
The deadline for adapting to Spain’s Verifactu Ordinance has been postponed to 2027. Companies that voluntarily opted into the SII to avoid Verifactu can now opt out during an exceptional period from December 26...
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VAT Registration and E-Faktur Compliance in Indonesia: Key Challenges for Foreign Investors
VAT compliance in Indonesia is complex for foreign investors due to system integration, documentation, and ongoing administrative requirements. VAT registration is mandatory once annual turnover exceeds IDR 4.8 billion...
3 days ago
48 Country Profiles on E-Invoicing, E-Reporting, E-Transport, SAF-T Mandates, and ViDA Initiatives
Last update: January 7, 2026 As the global landscape shifts towards digitalization, countries are increasingly adopting electronic solutions to streamline their financial and logistical processes. This post presents an...
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