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E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 10/2026

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEKS 10/2026

NEW COLLECTION – Briefing documents & Podcasts – Country Profiles on E-Invoicing, E-Reporting, E-Transport, SAF-T Mandates, and ViDA Initiatives

Highlights

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: A new law mandates real-time e-invoicing and centralized fiscal reporting for all transaction types (B2B, B2G, B2C), requiring digital signatures and unique invoice identifiers. Rollout is expected across 2026–2027.
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  • Bulgaria: Large enterprises must submit the January 2026 SAF-T file by 2 March 2026 via the NRA e-portal, with penalties for late submissions.
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  • Germany: Germany has published GEBA and is retiring older XRechnung profiles to enhance e-invoicing readiness and alignment with Peppol standards.
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  • Poland: KSeF will be mandatory from 1 February 2026 for large taxpayers, requiring invoices to use the FA(3) XML schema, impacting invoicing and compliance processes.
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  • United Arab Emirates: UAE introduces a 24-month grace period for e-invoicing obligations for intra-VAT group transactions, extending the transition period while broader e-invoicing rollout continues.
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EUROPE

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Title: Real-time e-invoicing and fiscalization law approved (Update)
New law mandates real-time e-invoicing and centralized fiscal reporting for B2B, B2G, and B2C transactions. Requirements include digital signatures, real-time validation, unique invoice identifiers, and long-term e-archiving. Phased rollout expected across 2026–2027 with penalties for non-compliance.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/04/bosnia-and-herzegovina-approves-real-time-e-invoicing-and-fiscalization-law-for-all-transactions/

Bulgaria
Title: Deadline for January 2026 SAF-T filing (large enterprises)
Large enterprises must submit the January 2026 SAF‑T file by 2 March 2026 via the NRA e‑portal using a qualified e‑signature. Applies to large enterprises under the Accounting Act. Late or missing submissions may trigger enforcement actions.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/02/today-is-the-deadline-for-january-2026-saf-t-submission-by-large-enterprises-in-bulgaria/

Denmark
Title: Danish fiscal model: architecture, workflows, XML/SAF‑T
Technical overview of Denmark’s fiscal model covering system architecture, business workflows, and structured data formats (XML/SAF‑T). Helps impacted businesses and solution providers design compliant digital bookkeeping and data extraction processes aligned with Danish requirements and evolving EU digital reporting direction.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/danish-fiscal-model-architecture-system-design-workflows-and-technical-data-structures-xml-saf-t/

European Union (ViDA)
Title: ViDA measures starting 1 January 2027 (Update)
Overview of ViDA measures applicable from 1 January 2027, including changes relevant to digital VAT compliance and reporting. Impacts EU businesses involved in taxable transactions by setting the first operational start date for parts of the ViDA package.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/04/vida-measures-applicable-from-1-january-2027/

European Union (ViDA)
Title: ViDA: EDIFACT exclusion in B2B e‑invoicing reconsidered
Discusses potential re-evaluation of excluding EDIFACT in B2B e‑invoicing under ViDA. Impacts businesses using EDI/EDIFACT by signaling possible future acceptance or transition expectations, affecting format strategy and interoperability planning for EU digital reporting.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/reevaluating-edifact-exclusion-in-b2b-e-invoicing-under-vida/

France
Title: France e‑invoicing reform 2026: requirements and timeline (Update)
Consolidated requirements and timeline for France’s mandatory e‑invoicing and e‑reporting reform from 2026, covering domestic and cross‑border impacts. Affects VAT‑registered businesses issuing/receiving invoices and reporting transaction data via the French model and approved platforms.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/08/france-e-invoicing-reform-2026-key-requirements-timeline-and-impact-on-domestic-and-cross-border-transactions/

France
Title: France: e‑reporting for non‑established VAT businesses starts 2027
E‑reporting obligations for foreign VAT‑registered businesses without a permanent establishment begin in September 2027. Impacts non‑established suppliers with reportable French transactions by adding mandatory transmission of specified transaction data within the French e‑reporting framework.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/france-e-reporting-for-foreign-vat-businesses-without-permanent-establishment-starts-september-2027/

Germany
Title: Germany retires old XRechnung profiles; GEBA published (Update)
Germany publishes GEBA and accelerates retirement of older XRechnung profiles to strengthen e‑invoicing readiness and Peppol alignment. Impacts businesses and solution providers exchanging structured invoices by requiring updates to identifiers, routing, and profile compatibility.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/germany-publishes-geba-retires-old-xrechnung-profiles-to-boost-e-invoicing-and-peppol-readiness/

Germany
Title: Germany B2B e‑invoicing in 2027: prepare now
Highlights preparation steps for Germany’s upcoming B2B structured e‑invoicing requirements from 2027. Impacts domestic B2B invoicing processes by requiring EN 16931‑aligned formats, updated systems, and controls to support automated invoice exchange and compliance.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/germany-b2b-e-invoicing-in-2027-time-to-prepare/

Hungary
Title: Hungary unveils ViDA‑aligned e‑invoicing framework
Hungary outlines a ViDA‑aligned framework requiring mandatory XML invoices for B2B and B2G transactions. Impacts businesses issuing invoices in Hungary by introducing structured format expectations and aligning national direction with EU digital VAT reporting developments.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/hungary-unveils-vida-e-invoicing-framework-mandatory-xml-invoices-for-b2b-b2g-transactions/

Poland
Title: Poland mandatory KSeF: key dates and compliance (Update)
KSeF becomes mandatory from 1 February 2026 for large taxpayers and from 1 April 2026 for remaining businesses. B2B invoices must use the FA(3) XML schema and be validated in KSeF. Impacts invoicing, authentication, error handling, and contingency planning.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/polands-mandatory-ksef-e-invoicing-key-dates-requirements-and-compliance-for-businesses/

Poland
Title: JPK_V7(3) overhaul: March 2026 readiness checkpoint
Signals that March 2026 is critical for accounting teams to prepare for JPK_V7(3) changes tied to digital VAT reporting. Impacts taxpayers filing JPK_VAT by requiring system and process updates to capture and report revised data structures accurately.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/jpk_v73-overhaul-why-march-2026-is-a-make-or-break-moment-for-accounting-teams/

Poland
Title: KSeF penalties: errors need not be maximum
Ministry guidance indicates penalties for KSeF errors do not have to be imposed at maximum levels. Impacts businesses transitioning to mandatory KSeF by clarifying enforcement approach and reducing uncertainty around sanction severity during early compliance periods.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/ministry-of-finance-penalties-for-errors-in-ksef-do-not-have-to-be-maximum/

Romania
Title: Romania delays e‑invoicing for individual entrepreneurs to June 2026
Romania postpones mandatory e‑invoicing for individual entrepreneurs to June 2026 and introduces a deregistration option. Impacts sole traders by extending preparation time and adjusting compliance scope, while maintaining the broader direction toward structured e‑invoicing adoption.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/romania-delays-mandatory-e-invoicing-for-individual-entrepreneurs-to-june-2026-adds-deregistration-option/

Slovakia
Title: Slovakia mandates structured e‑invoicing for all VAT payers (2027)
From January 2027, Slovakia requires structured electronic invoicing for all VAT payers, covering domestic B2B/B2G transactions under its planned framework. Impacts invoice issuance and receipt processes by requiring compliant structured formats and mandated digital exchange.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/slovakia-mandates-structured-electronic-invoicing-for-all-vat-payers-from-january-2027/

Spain
Title: Spain 2027 B2B e‑invoicing mandate: key requirements
Spain’s 2027 B2B e‑invoicing mandate sets structured invoicing requirements and compliance steps for businesses operating in scope. Impacts domestic B2B invoice exchange by driving adoption of compliant formats, platform processes, and related reporting/traceability expectations.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/spains-2027-e-invoicing-mandate-key-requirements-and-steps-for-b2b-businesses/

Spain
Title: Spain 2027 B2B e‑invoicing: deadlines and requirements
Companion overview emphasizing deadlines and requirements for Spain’s B2B e‑invoicing mandate. Impacts in-scope businesses by reinforcing rollout expectations, required structured formats, and operational steps needed to ensure compliant electronic invoicing and associated process controls.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/spains-2027-e-invoicing-mandate-key-requirements-and-deadlines-for-all-b2b-businesses/

Americas
Dominican Republic
Title: Dominican Republic e‑invoicing rollout: DGII standards and phases
Describes phased implementation of electronic invoicing under DGII standards, including compliance mechanisms and onboarding expectations. Impacts taxpayers subject to the rollout by requiring adoption of prescribed formats, validation steps, and operational controls aligned to the national e‑invoicing framework.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/04/electronic-invoicing-in-the-dominican-republic-phased-rollout-dgii-standards-and-compliance-mechanisms/

Mexico
Title: Mexico e‑invoicing rules 2026: scope, formats, penalties
Summarizes 2026 updates to Mexico’s e‑invoicing framework, including scope, required formats, and penalty exposure. Impacts businesses issuing electronic tax invoices by requiring adherence to updated technical and compliance rules to avoid sanctions and reporting disruptions.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/mexicos-e-invoicing-rules-2026-scope-formats-penalties-and-key-compliance-updates/

Asia‑Pacific
Philippines
Title: Philippines e‑invoicing and e‑reporting briefing podcast
Podcast briefing covering the Philippines’ e‑invoicing and e‑reporting landscape, focusing on mandate direction, compliance expectations, and implementation considerations. Helps impacted businesses understand evolving digital reporting obligations and plan system/process readiness for required electronic submissions.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/briefing-document-podcast-philippines-e-invoicing-and-e-reporting/

Singapore
Title: Singapore mandates InvoiceNow for all GST businesses by 2031 (Update)
Singapore expands mandatory InvoiceNow (Peppol‑based) e‑invoicing/e‑reporting to all GST‑registered businesses by April 2031, with phased deadlines starting 2025–2028 depending on registration type and annual supplies. Impacts GST taxpayers by requiring structured invoice data submission to IRAS.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/singapore-mandates-gst-invoicenow-e-invoicing-for-all-registered-businesses-by-2031/

Taiwan
Title: Taiwan eGUI e‑invoicing: requirements, steps, and penalties
Overview of Taiwan’s eGUI e‑invoicing requirements, compliance steps, and penalties. Impacts businesses operating in Taiwan by detailing obligations for issuing compliant electronic invoices, adhering to prescribed processes, and managing enforcement risks tied to incorrect or missing e‑invoice issuance.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/01/taiwan-e-invoicing-egui-key-requirements-compliance-steps-and-penalties-for-businesses/

Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Title: UAE e‑invoicing guidelines: scope, formats, deadlines, penalties (Update)
UAE issues national e‑invoicing guidance detailing scope, structured format expectations, implementation timelines, and penalty exposure. Impacts in-scope businesses by requiring system readiness for structured e‑invoices, compliant archiving, and operational changes ahead of phased rollout and enforcement.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/uae-e-invoicing-rules-scope-formats-deadlines-and-penalties-for-businesses-explained/

United Arab Emirates
Title: UAE grants 24‑month grace for VAT group intra‑group e‑invoicing
UAE introduces a 24‑month grace period delaying e‑invoicing obligations for intra‑VAT group transactions. Impacts VAT groups by extending transition time for intra‑group invoice processes while broader e‑invoicing rollout continues for other in-scope transactions and entities.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/uae-introduces-24-month-grace-period-for-vat-group-e-invoicing-on-intra-group-transactions/

Africa
Nigeria
Title: Nigeria starts phased e‑invoicing rollout April 2026 (large taxpayers)
Nigeria sets compliance deadlines with a phased rollout starting April 2026 for large taxpayers. Impacts in-scope taxpayers by requiring adoption of electronic invoicing and related digital compliance steps as part of broader modernization of VAT and transaction reporting.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/04/nigeria-sets-e-invoicing-compliance-deadlines-phased-rollout-begins-april-2026-for-large-taxpayers/

Nigeria
Title: Nigeria mandates e‑invoicing for SMEs with full digital timeline
Nigeria extends e‑invoicing requirements to SMEs and sets a timeline toward full digital tax compliance. Impacts smaller businesses by introducing structured invoicing obligations and a phased pathway to broader digital reporting, requiring system adoption and process redesign.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/06/nigeria-mandates-e-invoicing-for-smes-sets-timeline-for-full-digital-tax-compliance/

South Africa
Title: South Africa targets real-time VAT compliance via e‑invoicing by 2028
South Africa signals plans to launch real-time VAT compliance enabled by e‑invoicing by 2028. Impacts businesses by indicating a move toward transaction-level digital reporting, requiring future readiness for structured invoicing, data transmission, and tighter VAT controls.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/04/south-africa-to-launch-real-time-vat-compliance-with-e-invoicing-by-2028-says-sars/

Togo
Title: Togo mandates certified B2B e‑invoicing in 2026
Togo’s 2026 finance law mandates certified e‑invoicing for B2B transactions. Impacts businesses operating in Togo by requiring use of approved/certified solutions and compliant electronic invoice issuance as part of digital taxation and enhanced transaction reporting controls.
🔗 https://www.vatupdate.com/2026/03/07/togo-mandates-certified-e-invoicing-for-b2b-transactions-in-2026-finance-law/


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