- Hungary is moving towards mandatory electronic invoicing for both cross-border and domestic transactions under the European ViDA package.
- A voluntary testing phase for the new system will begin in 2028 before full implementation.
- Electronic invoices must be issued in a standardized, machine-readable XML format for both B2B and B2C transactions.
- Paper invoices will be allowed only in specific cases, such as sales to individuals or exports, and only with mutual agreement.
- Some sectors, like energy and utilities, already have electronic invoicing mandates in place.
Source: edicomgroup.com
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