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Webinar Comarch – Mastering E-Invoicing & Real-Time Reporting (feat. Agfa & Mastercard) – Oct 2

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Thursday, October 2nd 2025 – 10:00 AM (CEST)

Join our upcoming webinar and get ready for Europe’s Tax Transformation!

The way businesses handle VAT and invoicing in Europe is changing forever. Countries across the EU are moving from periodic returns to real-time controls, introducing mandatory e-invoicing and continuous reporting obligations.

BelgiumFrancePoland, and others are rolling out new requirements that will reshape how finance, IT, and compliance teams work together. Falling behind on these changes could mean costly disruptions, penalties, and operational risks.

Join Comarch’s exclusive webinar (feat. Agfa & Mastercard) to hear how to navigate these changes with confidence.

You’ll also have the chance to get answers to your most pressing compliance questions – so be sure to bring them to the live Q&A session.

 Date: October 2nd, 10 a.m. CEST

 Speakers: E-invoicing experts Debbie Hofman (Agfa), Diana Petit (Mastercard), and Mostepha Abdelaziz (Comarch)

Register now and get access to our e-Book with the latest regulations across 57 countries! IMPORTANT NOTICE – a free copy will be provided only during the live event.

If you can’t join the webinar, a recording will be sent to all registered participants.

GUESTS

AGENDA

The European VAT Revolution: From Returns to Real-Time

  • Key components of the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) initiative
  • Country-specific mandates: Belgium’s roadmap and broader EU landscape (France, Italy, Poland, Croatia)
  • What is CTC and how it changes business processes

AGFA’s Compliance Journey: From Manual VAT Returns to Real-Time Readiness

  • Current status and next steps: preparing for upcoming mandates in Belgium and beyond

Mastercard’s in-house journey on adapting to e-invoicing and digital requirements

  • Mapping current invoicing processes & engaging stakeholders
  • Shifting from manual to digital workflows & selecting an e-invoicing solution
  • Managing change & compliance

Adapting to e-Invoicing & Real-Time Reporting – A Technology Perspective

  • Differences between periodic returns, SAF-T, e-reporting, and e-invoicing
  • How Comarch supports businesses in managing multi-country compliance
  • Examples of integrations with SAP, partner networks, and tax authorities

Q&A Session

SPEAKERS

Debbie Hofman

Global VAT & Environmental Tax Manager | Agfa

With a background in fiscal law, Debbie took up multiple roles as an Indirect Tax Consultant for EY Belgium before joining Colruyt Group – one of Belgian’s largest retail players. In 2021, she joined the Agfa team, being engaged as a Global VAT and Environmental Tax Manager, monitoring Agfa’s global business in more than 40 markets.

Diana Petit

Head of Indirect Tax | Mastercard

Diana has over 20 years of expertise in consumption taxes. She oversees the global indirect tax strategy, compliance, and indirect tax processes for the Mastercard group. Prior to Mastercard, Diana was an indirect tax consultant at a BIG4 firm and worked at the European Commission as well.

Mostapha Abdelaziz

Consulting Manager | Comarch

With over a decade of experience, he advises multinational organisations on navigating evolving tax regulations, conducting impact assessments, and implementing large-scale compliance solutions. At Comarch, he partners with business and strategy leaders to design streamlined tax environments, integrating ERP systems with cutting-edge tax technology. Known for his curiosity and problem-solving approach, Mostapha drives innovation while ensuring clients achieve robust, future-proof compliance.



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