- SAF-T is an OECD XML standard for submitting structured accounting and VAT data to tax authorities, and European countries are increasingly adopting it for automated, large-scale checks instead of manual audits.
- It is already mandatory in several countries, including Portugal, Poland, Norway, Lithuania, and Romania, with Bulgaria planning mandatory SAF-T from 2026.
- SAF-T complements, rather than replaces, VAT returns and e-invoicing, and is expected to become more integrated as EU VAT reforms (ViDA) progress.
- Compliance depends on clean master data, correct ERP field mapping, and early preparation because filing requirements vary by country and can include ledger, AP/AR, VAT, and master data.
Source: vatit.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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