Revised Effective Date: Electronic invoicing, initially set to commence on September 22, 2025, will now begin on October 1, 2025, due to technical implementation challenges. Transitional Phase: From October 1 to...
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Australia Establishes E-Invoicing as Default in Federal Procurement
Mandatory E-Invoicing for Government Procurement: The Australian Government has confirmed that electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) through the Peppol network will become the default method for invoice exchanges in...
UAE Publishes E-Invoicing Obligations and Timelines for B2B and B2G Transactions
UAE issued Ministerial Decisions 243/2025 and 244/2025, setting the legal framework, compliance timelines, and responsibilities for implementing the nationwide Electronic Invoicing System for B2B and B2G transactions...
Poland Releases KSeF 2.0 Updates
Poland will mandate e-invoicing in 2026 through the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), requiring all taxpayers to issue and receive invoices electronically, strengthening tax transparency and supporting digital...
Belgium’s B2B E-Invoicing Framework in Preparation for 2026
Belgium’s Tax Authority released online guidelines ahead of the 2026 mandatory B2B e-invoicing rollout, offering businesses an overview of legislation, regulations, case law, rulings, opinions, and parliamentary...
Poland’s VAT Act Amendment: Mandatory e-Invoicing System Implementation Timeline and Requirements
Polish President signed an amendment for mandatory use of the National e-Invoicing System. Large taxpayers must comply by February 2026, others by April 2026. API specs for KSeF 2.0 and schema FA3 were released in June...
Brazil Mandates NBS for National E-Invoicing Service Classification Starting January 2026
Brazil will mandate the use of the Brazilian Nomenclature of Services for classifying services on national electronic invoices starting January 1, 2026. This change is part of a tax reform to standardize service...
September 2025 VAT Updates: Key Legal Changes and KSeF 2.0 Developments
New VAT law KSeF 2.0 published, effective February 2026 Draft regulations for KSeF usage and exemptions released API KSeF 2.0 testing began for IT providers KSeF 2.0 manuals published, covering authentication and e...
Mandatory E-Invoicing in France: Compliance Requirements and Timeline for Businesses by 2026
E-invoicing will be mandatory in France for VAT-liable businesses starting in 2026, with a phased implementation based on company size. Electronic invoices must meet strict standards and be transmitted through...
OpenPeppol Releases EU PINT Billing Specification for Non-EU Transactions, Enhancing Global Interoperability
OpenPeppol released EU PINT Billing v1.0.0 for billing outside the EU. It is optional and does not replace Peppol BIS3 Billing. PINT allows EU companies to bill in countries with their own PINT specialisations. It is a...
Malaysia’s 2025 Tax Reforms: Mandatory E-Invoicing, MSME Support, and New Foreign Tax Branch
Malaysia introduces mandatory e-invoicing for taxpayers with income between 5 and 25 million ringgits starting July 2025. Increased support for MSMEs with a higher income threshold for free POS platform use. A new...
Poland’s 2025 E-Invoicing Transition: VAT, KSeF, and Mandatory Compliance by 2026
Poland will mandate e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions via KSeF starting 1 February 2026. The implementation was delayed to 2026 to allow businesses and the government to prepare. Key deadlines include 1 February...
Peppol International (PINT) Specifications for the European Union – EU PINT Billing V1.0.0
Release of EU PINT Billing Specs: OpenPeppol has published version 1.0.0 of the EU PINT Billing specifications, which serves as a bridge to future invoicing standards while BIS3 remains the current standard in the EU...
E-Invoicing & Real Time Reporting models demystified
Overview of E-Invoicing Models The document outlines five global models for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), each with distinct mechanisms for validation, exchange, and government involvement. 1. Interoperability...
Harnessing Real-Time Technology to Close the VAT Gap: The Role of E-Invoicing and Split Payment Systems
Real-Time Technology and VAT Compliance: The article argues that integrating real-time technology in VAT, specifically through e-invoicing and split payment systems, can significantly reduce the VAT Gap by ensuring...
Implementing a ViDA Implementation Strategy – What Should You Know?
ViDA Package Overview: The ViDA package, published by the European Commission, consists of three legal acts aimed at modernizing the EU VAT system to combat fraud and support businesses, with an estimated net benefit of...
Briefing document & Podcast: Germany E-Invoicing B2B Mandate, Timeline and Compliance
Executive Summary: Germany is implementing mandatory B2B e-invoicing, with key milestones commencing in January 2025. This initiative aims to modernise VAT reporting, combat fraud, and promote automation. The transition...
UAE e-Invoicing: Two 2025 Ministerial Decisions Set Scope, Duties, and a Phased Timeline
Ministerial Decisions Overview: The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decisions Nos. 243 and 244 of 2025, establishing the framework for the electronic invoicing system, which mandates structured e-invoices...
Slovakia’s ViDA VAT Reform Introduces Mandatory E-Invoicing and Real-Time Reporting by 2027
Consultation Launch: The Slovak Ministry of Finance initiated a consultation on proposed amendments to VAT law, mandating e-invoicing and online data reporting to the Tax Authority, in line with the EU Directive...
France Proposes Simplification and Tolerance Measures for E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Reform Implementation
France Issues Clarifications on 2026 E-Invoicing Rules Simplification Measures: France will not require line-by-line reporting for international transactions, transaction count reporting, or “nil” reports during...
ViDA Risks: Key Concerns Highlighted by the European Commission
Key Implementation Risks: ViDA faces challenges including IT readiness, member state “gold-plating,” phased timelines, limited business awareness, and VAT-customs coordination gaps, potentially causing compliance...
Greece to Implement Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing for Large Companies Starting February 2026
Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing: Starting February 2, 2026, e-invoicing will be compulsory for business-to-business transactions among Greek companies with gross revenues exceeding €1 million, including those involving non-EU...
Belgium Postpones Remaining VAT Chain Modernisation Rules to Focus on Electronic Invoicing Transition
Belgium postponed the implementation of remaining VAT chain modernization rules indefinitely. The delay allows taxpayers to prepare for electronic invoicing starting January 2026 and enables further testing by the tax...
UAE Introduces E-Invoicing System: Framework, Scope, and Phased Implementation Starting July 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance announced the framework and phased implementation of an e-invoicing system starting with a pilot in July 2026. The system will be mandatory based on taxpayer size and type, with specific...
Understanding Spain’s Verifactu and SII: New E-Invoicing Rules and Business Obligations from 2026
Spain will implement Verifactu in 2026 for businesses not using the SII system. SII has been mandatory since 2017 for certain large companies and requires real-time invoice data submission. Verifactu aims to prevent...
Canary Islands Updates IGIC SII Rules: New Reporting Fields Effective October 2025
Canary Islands updates IGIC SII rules effective 1 October 2025. New reporting fields for capital goods, non-business transactions, and excise duties are introduced. Non-business entities must report acquisitions...
Taiwan Embraces Peppol Standard to Enhance Digital Trade and Cross-Border Efficiency
Taiwan adopts the Peppol standard to enhance digital trade. The Peppol Authority role is assumed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Development. Adoption benefits include reduced costs, improved efficiency, and...