- The EU’s ViDA directive requires e-invoicing for cross-border B2B transactions from 2030 to reduce VAT fraud.
- Several countries are introducing mandatory e-invoicing earlier and also for domestic B2B invoices: Italy already requires it, Belgium from 1 January 2026, France and Poland phased in from 2026, and Germany is rolling out receipt and then issuance requirements from 2025 onward.
- E-invoicing enables automated validation of VAT numbers, sender identity, and invoice completeness, making fake or manipulated invoices harder to use for hiding transactions or claiming improper VAT refunds.
- The Netherlands plans to wait until 1 July 2030, which could make it more attractive to VAT fraudsters and force businesses to maintain parallel invoicing systems, increasing administrative burden and costs.
Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl
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