- Mandatory Implementation: The regulation takes full effect on January 1, 2026, with all suppliers to public administrations required to issue e-invoices. B2C transactions are excluded.
- E-invoicing Standards: Invoices must be in a structured electronic format, specifically PEPPOL-BIS UBL, ensuring automatic processing. Sending PDFs via email is insufficient.
- Platforms and Processes: E-invoicing is facilitated through the Mercurius platform and the PEPPOL network, allowing automated exchanges. Manual and automated options are available, with PEPPOL offering greater efficiency.
- Non-compliance Penalties: Failure to comply may result in financial fines, VAT recovery issues, and disrupted cash flow due to payment refusals from customers.
Source Storecove
See also
- E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting – What can you find on VATupdate.com
- Worldwide Upcoming E-Invoicing mandates, implementations and changes – Chronological
- Collection of E-Invoicing Guides – Worldwide – VATupdate
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
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