EU Regulation No. 2025/517 allows member states to require electronic invoicing for domestic transactions from 2025, but only for established entities, not those merely VAT-registered without a permanent establishment...
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Finance Ministry Launches Next Stage of KSeF: Certificate Module Now Available for Taxpayers
The Ministry of Finance launched the Certificate and Authorization Module (MCU) in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) in early November, allowing taxpayers to apply for invoice issuer certificates. From February 1...
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E-Invoice Gap Analysis: Key to UAE VAT Compliance and Risk-Free Digital Transformation for Businesses
The UAE is mandating e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions, requiring all businesses to comply with new VAT regulations. Conducting a comprehensive E-Invoice Gap and Functional Analysis is essential for ensuring...
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Portugal 2026 Budget: Extended VAT Reductions and E-Invoicing Deadlines Announced
Reduced VAT rates extended to olive oil transformation services: 6% on mainland, 4% in Azores and Madeira. PDF invoices remain valid as e-invoices until December 31, 2026. Mandatory submission of the accounting SAF-T...
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CEN Approves Revised EN 16931 Standard for EU B2B e-Invoicing and Digital Reporting Compliance
CEN has approved the revised European e-Invoicing standard EN 16931. The revision aligns with the EU’s ViDA initiative and upcoming intra-EU B2B e-invoicing and Digital Reporting Requirements effective July 2030. The...
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Philippines BIR Extends E-Invoicing Deadline to December 31, 2026 for Affected Taxpayers
The Philippines BIR has extended the e-invoicing deadline to December 31, 2026 (from March 14, 2026). The rule applies to e-commerce businesses, large taxpayers, and users of CAS/CBA systems. Taxpayers must issue e...
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FURS to Update TLS Certificate for Fiscal Verification System on November 11, 2025
FURS will replace the TLS server certificate for the fiscal verification system on November 11, 2025. This update is part of regular security maintenance to protect communication between fiscal devices and tax authority...
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Leitner & Leitner Webinar: EU E-Invoicing & Digital Reporting (Nov 12)
REGISTER HERE EU E-Invoicing & Digital Reporting Current Status Quo and ViDA Outlook: What You Need to Know In cooperation with TAXAND we are bringing together experts and clients for an exclusive Webinar about...
2 weeks ago
Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Slovakia
SUMMARY Executive Summary: Slovakia is implementing a phased approach to mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) and real-time electronic reporting (e-reporting) for VAT, aiming to modernize tax administration...
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2026: The Year Mandatory E-Invoicing Sweeps Across Europe
Poland, Belgium, and France will mandate B2B e-invoicing in 2026, each with distinct systems: Poland uses real-time clearance via KSeF, Belgium adopts Peppol for invoice exchange, and France relies on certified private...
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Blog: VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) – Why Businesses Urge Harmonization, Early Clarity, and No Surprises
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organization with which the author is affiliated. This...
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Polish Ministry Launches KSeF Certificates Module and Pre-Production API for Early Testing
The Polish Ministry of Finance released the Certificates & Permissions Module (MCU) on 1 Nov 2025 for managing KSeF permissions and certificates. The MCU allows users to submit applications and download certificates...
2 weeks ago
Entrepreneurs Can Now Apply for Certificates Needed to Use the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF)
Entrepreneurs can now apply for certificates needed to use the National e-Invoice System (KSeF); the Ministry of Finance launched the Certificate and Authorization Module on November 1. Certificates and authorizations...
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When Will KSeF Reject an Invoice? Key Reasons and System Verification Rules Explained
KSeF will not reject invoices due to accounting errors but will block duplicate invoice submissions. Invoices will be rejected if they are identical to already submitted ones, submitted by unauthorized persons, or do...
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Finance Ministry Launches Certificate and Authorization Module for KSeF from November 1, 2025
The Ministry of Finance launched the Certificate and Authorization Module (MCU) in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) on November 1, 2025. MCU allows users to manage authorizations, apply for, and download...
2 weeks ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 44/2025
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 44/2025 CEN...
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Global Comparison of Prefilled VAT Return Systems
Many tax authorities around the world are moving towards prefilled VAT returns – draft VAT/GST declarations prepared by the authority using taxpayers’ own transaction data. This trend began in Latin America and is now...
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EN 16931 Beyond the EU: Global Adoption and Interoperability of Europe’s E‑Invoice Standard
EN 16931 is the European Standard for electronic invoicing, published in 2017 to create a unified semantic data model for e-invoices. It was born from an EU directive on public procurement (Directive 2014/55/EU) which...
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Key Deadlines for VERI*FACTU Invoicing System Compliance: 2025-2026 Implementation Timeline
Software producers and retailers must have compliant invoicing systems by July 29, 2025. Corporate income taxpayers not under SII must use these systems by January 1, 2026. All other taxpayers not under SII, including...
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Slovenia Mandates E-Invoicing for All Domestic B2B Transactions Starting January 2028
Slovenia will require mandatory e-invoicing for all domestic B2B transactions starting January 1, 2028. All businesses and individuals conducting business in Slovenia must issue e-invoices for B2B transactions. E...
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Nigeria Extends E-Invoicing Deadline for Large Firms to November 1, 2025
Nigeria requires large taxpayers (annual turnover of at least NGN5bn/USD3.27m) to issue electronic invoices starting November 1, 2025. The original deadline was August 1, 2025, using invoicing software linked to...
2 weeks ago
Tech Platforms Urge Talks on Mexico’s New Real-Time Tax Data and Invoice Rules
Mexico’s Congress approved measures requiring tech platforms to provide real-time tax data and fight false invoices. Internet platforms are urging the government to hold discussions with companies and civil society...
2 weeks ago
Romania Extends RO e-Invoice Deadline to June 2026 for Foreign Cultural Institutes and Individual Farmers
The Romanian Government has postponed the mandatory use of the RO e-Invoice system for foreign cultural institutes and individual farmers to June 1, 2026. Foreign cultural institutes and centers, as well as businesses...
2 weeks ago
85% of Accounting Software Providers Prepare for Peppol-Ready e-Invoicing in Slovakia
85% of accounting software providers in Slovakia have started preparing for Peppol Ready and e-Invoicing integration. The e-Invoice project aims to simplify business, increase security, and provide modern digital...
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Poland Proposes Major JPK_V7 Changes to Align VAT Reporting with KSeF Requirements from 2026
The Polish Ministry of Finance published a draft regulation on 10 October 2025, significantly changing JPK_V7 VAT reporting to align with KSeF requirements. Every invoice must include a KSeF ID number or a specific code...
2 weeks ago
Poland Updates KSeF e-Invoicing Testing Timeline Ahead of 2026 Mandatory Rollout
KSeF 1.0 test environment shuts down on 1 September 2025; users must switch to KSeF 2.0. KSeF 2.0 test environment and API testing begin on 30 September 2025. API integration with the KSeF 2.0 demo environment is...
2 weeks ago
Philippines Extends Mandatory E-Invoicing Deadline to December 31, 2026 for More Taxpayers
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for mandatory structured e-invoicing to December 31, 2026. The CREATE MORE Act removed the previous five-year implementation deadline and...
2 weeks ago
Slovenia Sets January 2028 for Mandatory B2B e-Invoicing, Drops E-Reporting Requirement
Slovenia’s National Assembly enacted a B2B e-invoicing law, with implementation set for January 2028. The mandate applies to all business entities registered in Slovenia conducting domestic B2B transactions. The final...
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