Mandatory electronic invoicing has evolved over six decades from early machine-readable documents to a critical global tax administration shift, driven by government policies in over 60 countries, with real-time...
Peppol in Europe 2026: Mandates, ViDA Directive, and the Future of E-Invoicing
Peppol adoption in Europe is accelerating due to national mandates and the EU’s ViDA directive, aiming for unified digital trade by 2030. By July 1, 2030, all intra-EU B2B and B2G invoices must be structured e-invoices...
Blog: Belgium’s E-Invoicing Frontier: Domestic Transactions and Non-Residents – A Stumble Ahead for Belgium, and Potentially the Entire EU?
Blog based on this newsletter: Non-Residents: Belgium’s Next E-Invoice Target? – VATupdate Belgium is charting an ambitious course towards a modern, digital tax administration, with e-invoicing and e-reporting at its...
Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Norway
Last update: May 16, 2026 Executive Summary Norway has long been a leader in digitalizing tax compliance, particularly in public procurement. While Business-to-Government (B2G) e-invoicing has been mandatory since 2019...
France External Specifications v3.2: Key Technical Updates Ahead of the 2026 E‑Invoicing Mandate
Summary (3 bullet points) Version 3.2 (April 30, 2026) introduces operational refinements to the French e‑invoicing framework, notably hourly aggregation of data submissions by accredited platforms to the PPF. [vatfaqs...
Peru accelerates e‑invoicing rollout and extends penalty relief under SIRE framework
Summary (3 key points) Extended penalty relief: SUNAT prolongs discretionary non‑sanctioning for late or incorrect electronic records under SIRE, giving taxpayers additional time until 30 June 2026 to regularise...
France 2026 E‑Invoicing Reform: AFNOR Guidance on Electronic Invoice Archiving (FD Z42‑029)
Archiving remains a strict legal obligation: Companies must ensure authenticity, integrity, and readability of invoices throughout the retention period (minimum 6 years for tax, 10 years for accounting purposes)...
New E-Invoice System: EHF Risk Levels Automatically Assessed for Greater VAT Transparency and Compliance
From January 1, 2026, a new system automatically analyzes electronic invoices (EHF) based on risk level to increase VAT transparency and reduce tax risks. Each EHF is evaluated in real time and classified as low or high...
Sri Lanka Expands National E-Invoicing Pilot with WEB API Integration for VAT Data Transmission
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department is expanding its National e-Invoicing System via WEB API integration as part of the 2026 National Budget. The pilot phase involves selected VAT-registered businesses with upgraded...
Dominican Republic Grants Six-Month E-Invoicing Extension for MSMEs Starting May 2026
The Dominican Republic’s tax authority (DGII) granted MSMEs and unclassified taxpayers a six-month extension from May 15, 2026, to implement mandatory e-invoicing. The extension is automatic and does not require an...
E–invoicing Developments Tracker
Source EY See also BRIEFING DOCUMENTS AND PODCASTS: Country Profiles on E-Invoicing, E-Reporting, E-Transport, SAF-T Mandates, and ViDA Initiatives – VATupdate Update April 28 Aruba, BES Islands and Curaçao have been...
Côte d’Ivoire Clarifies E-Invoicing Rules for Regulated Professions on Service Descriptions
Regulated professionals in Côte d’Ivoire (e.g., lawyers, doctors) can use general descriptions like “legal or medical services” on e-invoices. Normally, e-invoices require detailed client and service...
Qatar Cabinet Approves Draft E-Invoicing Law to Boost Transparency and Digital Transformation
Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft e-invoicing law and its executive regulations. The law aims to enhance transparency, promote digital transformation, and improve regulatory oversight. No implementation timeline or...
Slovakia Mandates E-Invoicing for VAT Taxpayers from January 2027 Under EU ViDA Initiative
Mandatory e-invoicing for all Slovak VAT taxpayers and fixed establishments for domestic B2B transactions starts January 1, 2027, as part of the EU’s ViDA initiative. Voluntary adoption phase begins in May 2026;...
UAE Extends ASP Appointment Deadline for Large Businesses Under E-Invoicing to October 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for large businesses (annual revenues over AED 50 million) to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) from 31 July 2026 to 30 October 2026. The mandatory...
