Transition to Electronic VAT Invoicing: Botswana’s Minister of Finance announced the nationwide rollout of an Electronic VAT Invoicing Solution in the February 2025 Budget Speech, aimed at closing the VAT gap...
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UK’s Digital-First Tax Transformation: HMRC’s Vision for a Modern, Customer-Centric System by 2030
The UK’s HMRC aims to become a digital-first tax and customs authority by 2030, focusing on modernizing systems, improving customer experience, and reducing the tax gap. The plan includes extensive use of AI...
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Prepare for Mandatory e-Invoicing in KSeF by February 2026: Key Steps and Deadlines
The Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) becomes mandatory for large companies in February 2026 and for all other businesses in April 2026, with all companies required to have the capability to receive invoices through the...
2 months ago
Botswana to Implement Mandatory E-Invoicing for VAT in 2025 to Enhance Compliance
Botswana will implement mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT in 2025 The system will use a Continuous Transaction Control model All VAT-registered taxpayers must issue invoices through a central system The decision...
2 months ago
Understanding eInvoicing Mandates: Compliance, Benefits, and Global Implementation Timelines
eInvoicing is becoming a legal obligation, not just a modernization strategy. Governments are pushing for compliance with eInvoicing mandates. The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age initiative is central to this change...
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EC Proposes Harmonized E-Invoicing Across EU, Aiming for Adoption Before 2030 VAT Deadline
Objective of the Initiative: The initiative aims to establish provisions for a common electronic message that taxable persons will use to transmit specific data from electronic invoices to the relevant authorities in EU...
2 months ago
European Commission Releases 2025 eInvoicing Factsheets Covering EU and EEA Member States
European Commission published 2025 eInvoicing Country Factsheets on 10 July 2025 Factsheets cover e-invoicing policies and practices in 27 EU member states and 4 EEA member states Reflects shift from B2G to B2B...
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Belgium Mandates PEPPOL Network for E-Invoicing Starting January 2026, Introduces New Penalties
Royal decree published on 14 July 2025 confirms Belgian e-invoicing mandate standards Effective date for mandatory e-invoicing is 1 January 2026 PEPPOL network confirmed as default framework for e-invoice transmission E...
2 months ago
Effortless E-Invoicing for Belgian Freelancers: Comply with 2026 Regulations Using eFactuurHub
Starting January 2026, Belgian freelancers must send invoices electronically via the Peppol network. This change requires a shift from paper or email-PDF invoices to structured electronic invoices. eFactuurHub...
2 months ago
Greece Introduces Mandatory E-Invoicing for B2B Transactions to Align with EU VAT Digitization Efforts
Greek government introduces e-invoicing mandate Draft law submitted to Parliament on 15 July Aligns with EU efforts to digitize VAT reporting and reduce fraud Applies to Greek entities in B2B domestic transactions and...
2 months ago
Germany’s 2025 B2B E-Invoicing Changes: Key Clarifications and Compliance Guidelines
German government released finalized B2B e-invoicing guidelines in the last quarter of the previous year Mandatory B2B e-invoicing began on January 1, 2025 Ministry of Finance issued a second draft letter on June 25...
2 months ago
UK’s Strategic Approach to E-Invoicing: Balancing Global Trends and Local Needs
The UK is considering mandatory e-invoicing for VAT control, observing global trends. HMRC is taking a strategic pause to learn from other countries and tailor rules to the UK. A consultation in February 2025 will...
2 months ago
Sweden’s Path to ViDA: National Inquiry on Digital VAT Reporting and E-Invoicing
ViDA package mandates einvoicing and digital reporting in the EU, allowing member states flexibility in implementation. Sweden already requires Peppol-compliant einvoices for public sector suppliers and is advancing to...
2 months ago
EU Directive ViDA: E-Invoicing and Major VAT Changes Impacting Businesses
EU ViDA Directive introduces e-invoicing and significant VAT changes Marian Stankovic is a specialist in European affairs, working with business organizations as an analyst focused on legislation affecting the business...
2 months ago
Understanding ViDA: Key E-Invoicing and Digital Reporting Changes for EU Businesses
ViDA introduces significant changes to EU VAT regulations. Changes effective from 12 March 2025 include removal of EU approval for domestic e-invoicing and elimination of buyer e-invoice acceptance. From 1 July 2030...
2 months ago
Costa Rica Announces Transition to New Digital Tax System, TRIBU-CR, Effective August 2025
Costa Rica is transitioning to a new digital tax system called TRIBU-CR starting 4 August 2025 Current tax platforms will be disabled on 18 July 2025 Platforms being disabled include EDDI-7, ATV, TRAVI, Declara7...
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Malaysia Implements Nationwide e-Invoicing for Enhanced Tax Compliance Starting August 2024
Malaysia will implement mandatory e-Invoicing starting August 2024, with full coverage by July 2025. The initiative aims to enhance tax compliance, reduce fraud, and enable real-time reporting. Businesses must use...
2 months ago
Belgium Clarifies E-Invoicing Obligations with New Royal Decree Effective January 2026
Belgium published a royal decree on VAT for electronic invoices Clarifies e-invoicing obligations starting 1 January 2026 Aligns with the ViDA directive for efficient compliance Peppol is the default method for invoice...
2 months ago
Understanding UAE’s PEPPOL International Invoice (PINT) for Mandatory E-Invoicing by July 2026
UAE mandates e-invoicing by July 1, 2026, as part of digital transformation. PEPPOL International Invoice (PINT) is adopted to harmonize e-invoicing globally. PINT is based on European standards but supports non-EU...
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Nigeria to Launch National E-Invoicing for Large Taxpayers Starting August 2025
Nigeria will start using a national e-invoicing solution Implementation begins on 1 August 2025 Targeted at large taxpayers Aims to improve tax compliance and efficiency Source: research.ibfd.org Note that this post was...
2 months ago
Belgium Mandates E-Invoicing by 2026: Key Provisions and Compliance Requirements
Mandatory e-invoicing in Belgium starts on 1 January 2026 Royal Decree specifies technical formats and penalties for non-compliance Peppol Bis format is confirmed as the standard Other formats can be used under strict...
2 months ago
Belgium to Enforce Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing from January 2026
Belgium will implement mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions starting January 1, 2026 Businesses must use the EN 16931 structured format and Peppol BIS standard Invoices must be transmitted through the...
2 months ago
GİB Updates Invoicing Guide; New Deadlines for Medicines and Medical Devices Set
The Turkish Revenue Administration (GİB) has updated the Technical Guide for Invoices Related to the Delivery of Medicines and Medical Devices. To support the recent changes and prior improvements: : for most taxpayers...
2 months ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 29/2025
Podcasts on E-Invoicing & E-Reporting mandates 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...
2 months ago
Council formally adopts new rules simplifying tax collection for imports
Liability Shift to Suppliers: The Council has adopted on July 18, 2025, new VAT rules that make suppliers outside the EU liable for VAT on imported goods, rather than placing this burden on EU consumers, which aims to...
2 months ago
Sovos Webinar Recording & Slides – VAT Snapshot: Navigating E-Invoicing Changes from Europe to Southeast Asia (July 17)
Click HERE for the recorded session and the slide deck Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 PM British Summer Time 30 minutes Global VAT compliance continues to evolve as governments around the world constantly redefine their...
2 months ago
E-invoicing in Cambodia: Centralized Clearance Model
Update July 16, 2025 Mandatory E-Invoicing for Ministries: The Cambodian Government has mandated that budgetary units of six ministries must use electronic invoices for processing payments related to public procurement...
2 months ago
E-Invoicing Framework Tightened with New Penalties
Strengthening Compliance: The Tunisian Ministry of Finance’s General Memorandum No. 10 of 2025 outlines new penalties and enforcement measures to enhance adherence to the Continuous Transaction Control (CTC)...
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