March 2026 Newsletter – Latest Digital Tax Compliance Developments in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden Introduction Across the Nordic region, governments are accelerating efforts to modernize VAT invoicing and...
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Denmark Unveils Nemhandel BIS 4 E-Invoicing Standard, Cancels OIOUBL 3.0, Sets 2029 Migration Timeline
Denmark has cancelled the planned OIOUBL 3.0 e-invoicing format and will instead introduce a new standard, Nemhandel BIS 4 (Nemhandel 4.0), based on EN 16931, Peppol BIS 4.0, and a PINT-like methodology. The transition...
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French e-invoicing reform: What obligations for foreign companies not established in France?
Scope: Foreign companies not established in France but VAT‑registered are not subject to e‑invoicing, but are subject to e‑reporting for transactions deemed to take place in France where they are liable for...
4 weeks ago
Brazil to Introduce Alphanumeric CNPJ Format from July 2026
Brazil will introduce a new alphanumeric CNPJ format in July 2026, replacing the current 14-digit numeric structure to expand available business identification combinations. Companies must update databases, validation...
4 weeks ago
Key Global VAT and E-Invoicing Changes for 2026-2027: Rates, Mandates, and Compliance Updates
Numerous countries are introducing or updating VAT, e-invoicing, and digital service tax mandates in 2026, including Greece, Poland, France, Belgium, and several non-European nations. Several countries are implementing...
4 weeks ago
EU Seeks Feedback on Revising VAT E-Invoicing Rules for Harmonization and Interoperability
The European Commission has opened a consultation to revise EU VAT rules on electronic invoicing. The consultation aims to address shortcomings in current rules, promote harmonized e-invoicing across the EU, and ensure...
4 weeks ago
Key VAT Act Amendments: Definitions, Refunds, Related Parties, Electronic Notices, and VIDA Preparation
Amendments update definitions and add new ones, such as “revenues acts.” From January 2026, excess VAT credits can be set off against other tax dues. Clarifications are made on VAT treatment for private use of goods and...
4 weeks ago
Norway Proposes Mandatory Digital Bookkeeping and E-Invoicing to Modernize Business and Financial Regulation
The Ministry of Finance proposes changes to several laws to modernize and digitalize Norwegian business and financial market regulation. Mandatory digital bookkeeping and electronic invoicing (e-invoice) will be...
4 weeks ago
Sole Proprietorships and KSeF: Are Individual Entrepreneurs Required to Use the E-Invoicing System?
The obligation to use the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) applies to all entrepreneurs, regardless of their legal form, including sole proprietors registered in CEIDG. Sole proprietors are not exempt from KSeF and must...
4 weeks ago
Denmark Replaces OIOUBL with Peppol BIS 4 as Sole E-Invoicing Standard
Denmark will phase out its national e-invoicing format, OIOUBL, and adopt a localized version of Peppol BIS 4 (NemHandel BIS 4) as the sole standard. This marks a shift from a dual-format system to a single...
4 weeks ago
Netherlands Plans Mandatory Domestic B2B E-Invoicing via Peppol, Draft Law Expected Late 2026
The Netherlands is moving toward mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting for all domestic and cross-border B2B transactions, using the Peppol network, with a phased rollout from 2030 to 2032. Draft legislation is...
4 weeks ago
Dutch Parliament Criticizes New VAT System, But Halting Project Deemed Too Disruptive
The Dutch parliament is concerned about the new VAT system for the Tax Authority being supplied by an American company, but most do not support stopping the project. The current VAT system is outdated and urgently needs...
4 weeks ago
Netherlands Outsources VAT System to U.S. Firm, Raising Digital and Fiscal Sovereignty Concerns
The Netherlands outsourced its core VAT tax system to U.S.-based FAST Enterprises, making the Dutch tax infrastructure dependent on a foreign provider. This creates a technical and financial dependency, as any...
4 weeks ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 12/2026
Podcast on Spotify Follow the latest updates on E-Invoicing and Real Time Reporting on www.vatupdate.com and the LinkedIn pages on E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting and ViDA. HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEKS 12/2026 NEW COLLECTION...
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Control Is Becoming Real-Time
Belgium live. Poland progressing with KSeF. France preparing PDP accreditation. Germany introducing mandatory structured B2B invoicing from 2025. February confirmed one structural shift: Tax authorities no longer wait...
4 weeks ago
Slovak Republic to Require E-Invoicing for All Domestic B2B Transactions Starting January 2027
Mandatory e-invoicing (eFaktura) for B2B and B2G transactions in Slovakia starts January 1, 2027, using structured XML via the Peppol network. Voluntary testing begins January 1, 2026; non-compliance can result in...
4 weeks ago
Uganda’s E-Invoicing Boosts VAT Compliance by 150%, Inspires Africa-Wide Adoption
Uganda’s e-invoicing system led to a 150% increase in VAT compliance and a 43% drop in inflated input claims. System-to-system invoice validation significantly reduced input VAT fraud. Some tax evasion shifted from...
4 weeks ago
Togo Introduces 18% VAT on Foreign Digital Services from February 2026 with E-Invoicing
Togo will impose an 18% VAT on foreign-provided digital services to its consumers starting 19 February 2026. The VAT framework is based on a platform-led model and is part of the 2026 Finance Law. E-invoicing is being...
4 weeks ago
Slovakia’s eFaktúra System: FAQ on Mandatory B2B/B2G E-Invoicing, Peppol, and Compliance Deadlines
From January 1, 2027, VAT payers in Slovakia must use structured XML e-invoices (EN16931/UBL) for domestic B2B and B2G transactions via certified intermediaries (“Digital Postmen”) on the Peppol network. All...
4 weeks ago
Cameroon 2026: Mandatory Real-Time E-Invoicing Introduced for All Taxable Persons
Cameroon’s 2026 Finance Law mandates real-time e-invoicing for all taxable persons and transactions. A central e-invoicing platform will be built, with accredited third-party providers allowed if they meet standards...
4 weeks ago
Government Proposes Mandatory E-Invoicing and Other Financial Market Law Changes from 2027
E-invoicing will become mandatory for businesses from January 1, 2027, and electronic accounting systems from January 1, 2030. Changes to the Securities Trading Act allow for passive (silent) consent to electronic...
4 weeks ago
Self-Billing Agreements Remain Valid Under KSeF: What Changes for VAT Invoices After April 2026?
The self-billing agreement remains legally valid and can continue under the KSeF e-invoicing system. The seller must properly configure permissions in KSeF, authorizing the buyer to issue invoices on their behalf...
4 weeks ago
Denmark Plans Shift to Peppol BIS E-Invoicing Standard by 2029 for EU Alignment
Denmark plans to replace its national OIOUBL e-invoicing format with the international Nemhandel BIS 4 (Peppol BIS) standard. The phased migration will start in 2028, aiming for full implementation by mid-2029 to align...
4 weeks ago
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mandates Real-Time E-Invoicing for All Transactions Starting 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Upper House passed a law mandating real-time electronic reporting of all transactions, effective 12 February 2026. The law applies to most businesses, organizations, and government bodies, with...
4 weeks ago
Oman Tax Authority Launches Fawtara Platform for Nationwide E-Invoicing Rollout Starting August 2026
Oman Tax Authority launched the Fawtara platform for electronic invoicing. Phased rollout begins with 100 large VAT-registered companies in August 2026. All large VAT-registered companies join in February 2027, followed...
4 weeks ago
Greece Delays Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing for Large Businesses to March 2026 with Transition Period
Greece postponed mandatory B2B e-invoicing for large businesses to March 2, 2026, with a transition period until May 3, 2026. The delay applies to companies with over €1 million in 2023 revenue, as part of the first...
4 weeks ago
Norway plans mandatory B2B e‑invoicing from 2027 and full digital bookkeeping by 2030
Summary Norway plans to introduce mandatory digital bookkeeping and mandatory e‑invoicing for bookkeeping‑liable businesses, following up on proposals from the Norwegian Tax Administration. Receiving e‑invoices and...
4 weeks ago
ViDA Implementation in Hungary: A Fundamental Shift Toward Data‑Driven VAT Compliance
Hungary is preparing for one of the most far‑reaching transformations in VAT compliance in recent decades. The implementation of the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package will not merely introduce mandatory...
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