Norway has become the latest European country to propose the introduction of a mandatory electronic invoicing regime for Business-to-Business transactions, effective from 1 January 2028. This new regime will apply to...
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European Commission presents Annual Report on Taxation
Report has been published on June 24, 2025 Decline in Tax Revenues: The European Commission’s Annual Report on Taxation reveals that tax revenues in the EU-27 have decreased to 39% of GDP, the lowest level since...
7 months ago
Kazakhstan Expands E-Invoicing to All VAT and Select Non-VAT Payers by 2026
Kazakhstan has amended its Tax Code to expand electronic invoicing requirements. E-invoicing is now mandatory for all registered VAT payers. Requirements are extended to include various non-VAT payers and specialized...
7 months ago
Authentication in KSeF 2026: Tokens, Certificates, and Electronic Signatures Revolutionize Polish Business
Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) wprowadza zmiany wpływające na działalność gospodarczą w Polsce Nowe rozporządzenia i Specyfikacja API KSeF 2.0 wprowadzają techniczne i prawne wymagania Uwierzytelnianie w KSeF jest...
7 months ago
Practical Guide to e-Tax Office and National e-Invoice System for Organizations
From July 25, 2025, organizations can fully use the e-Urząd Skarbowy mobile app, simplifying tax matters for companies, foundations, and associations. Organizations have dedicated accounts for accessing e-Urząd Skarbowy...
7 months ago
Slovakia to Implement Mandatory E-Invoicing and Real-Time VAT Reporting from 2027
Electronic invoicing will be mandatory in Slovakia from 1 January 2027 for taxable persons supplying goods or services Applies to domestic and cross-border B2B and B2G transactions with transitional provisions until 30...
7 months ago
APPs Support FIRS E-Invoicing System to Enhance VAT Collection and Curb Tax Evasion
Access point providers support the electronic invoicing system by the Federal Inland Revenue Service to improve VAT collection. APPs are tech companies certified to help taxpayers integrate with the e-invoicing platform...
7 months ago
Explore AI’s Impact on Indirect Tax at 9th Annual VAT Management Summit, Amsterdam 2025
9th Annual Strategic Indirect Tax and VAT Management Summit takes place on 11 to 12 September 2025 at Steigenberger Hotel in Amsterdam Lisa Dowling, Chief Tax and Compliance Officer, will be Chairperson and part of a...
7 months ago
Belgium Mandates Structured Electronic Invoicing for B2B Transactions Starting January 2026
From January 1, 2026, Belgium mandates electronic invoicing for all B2B transactions between Belgian VAT-liable entities. The Royal Decree of July 14, 2025, confirms this obligation and defines technical requirements...
7 months ago
Austria Highlights Success in Using AI to Collect Additional Tax Revenue
AI-Driven Tax Revenue Increase: Austria’s Ministry of Finance reported an additional EUR 354 million in tax revenue for 2024, attributed to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by its Predictive Analytics...
7 months ago
What is the difference between Peppol BIS and Peppol PINT?
Peppol BIS (Business Interoperability Specifications) and Peppol PINT (Peppol Interoperability Network Transport) are both components of the Peppol framework, which facilitates the electronic exchange of business...
7 months ago
Singapore to Reclassify GST Business Rules as Fatal Errors from May 2026
Compliance Update Announcement: The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will enforce significant updates to the InvoiceNow (Peppol) framework starting May 2026, reclassifying certain Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
7 months ago
Fiscalization 2.0: Expanding Real-Time Invoice Reporting and EU Interoperability
Fiscalization 2.0 expands real-time reporting and validation to all invoices It covers B2B, B2G, and expanded B2C transactions Integrates with Croatia’s eInvoicing platform and the Peppol network Enables seamless...
7 months ago
Chorus Pro to Remain France’s Public Sector E-Invoicing Platform Post-2026 Reform
The French tax authority confirms Chorus Pro will remain the public sector’s e-invoicing platform after 2026. Chorus Pro has been the standard for electronic invoicing between businesses and public administrations...
7 months ago
Colombian E-Invoicing: DIAN Validation Required for UBL 2.1 Invoices Before Delivery
Colombian tax authority must validate all invoices in UBL 2.1 format before delivery Invoices must be submitted to DIAN for validation before being sent to recipients Applies to B2G, B2B, and B2C transactions under...
7 months ago
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting developments in the news in week 32 & 33/2025
Podcast on Spotify Video on YouTube 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 WEEK 32...
7 months ago
Cyprus Extends VAT Filing Deadline to August 27 Due to Tax Portal Downtime
Cyprus tax authority extends VAT filing deadline New deadline for VIES summary table is August 27, 2025 Extension due to Tax for All portal downtime Source: vitallaw.com Note that this post was (partially) written with...
7 months ago
Nigeria Extends E-Invoicing Deadline for Large Taxpayers to November 1, 2025
Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service extends e-invoicing deadline to November 1, 2025 Applies to large taxpayers with annual turnover of at least NGN5bn Original deadline was August 1, 2025 Only 20 percent of...
7 months ago
Iceland’s Role as Peppol Authority: Advancing E-Invoicing in Public and Private Sectors
Since 2020, Iceland acts as a Peppol authority through the Icelandic Financial Management Authority on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Iceland is part of the European network using Peppol for...
7 months ago
UK Unveils Plan for Fully Digital Tax System by 2030 with E-Invoicing Focus
HMRC released a roadmap to modernize UK tax and customs systems by 2030 The strategy aims to improve taxpayer processes, close the tax gap, and update systems Goal is for 90 percent of interactions to be digital by the...
7 months ago
Australia Mandates E-Invoicing for Commonwealth Entities, Targets 30% Adoption by July 2026
Commonwealth Government mandates electronic invoices for all non-corporate Commonwealth entities Target is 30 percent of invoices via eInvoicing by July 2026 Aim for automated processing and sending of e-invoices by...
7 months ago
eInvoicing in Slovakia
B2G E-Invoicing Mandate: Slovakia mandates the use of electronic invoices for transactions with public sector institutions, effective since July 1, 2017, using the IS EFA platform connected to the Peppol network. Phased...
7 months ago
KRA to Integrate eTIMS and VAT Tools into GavaConnect, Engaging 1,000 API Developers
KRA plans to integrate eTIMS and VAT tools into GavaConnect to enhance tax compliance. Announcement made during the second API masterclass aimed at digitizing revenue collection. GavaConnect Enterprise API platform...
7 months ago
Germany Overhauls Invoicing System: E-Invoicing Mandate and Single Federal Platform by 2028
Germany is upgrading its invoicing and VAT compliance system with two major changes over the next three years A single federal e-invoicing platform will replace the current dual-system setup OZG-RE will be the only...
7 months ago
Vietnam E-Invoice Regulations 2025: Updates, Requirements, and Penalties for Compliance
Vietnam updated e-invoice regulations in 2025 to improve clarity and align with the amended VAT Law. New rules began on July 1, 2022, for most businesses and will be fully effective on June 1, 2025. E-invoices can be...
7 months ago
Nigeria Extends E-Invoice Compliance Deadline for Large Taxpayers by Three Months
FIRS extends e-invoice compliance deadline by three months New deadline for large taxpayers is 1 November 2025 Extension aims to support voluntary compliance and smooth transition eInvoice system launched on 1 August...
7 months ago
FBR Announces Revised E-Invoicing Deadlines for Sales Tax-Registered Entities in Pakistan
FBR of Pakistan updates e-invoicing schedule for sales tax-registered persons New phased deadlines for registration, testing, and mandatory e-invoicing Initial phase starts 1 September 2025 for public companies...
7 months ago
What is a Structured Invoice? Is Its Paper Version Recognized as a VAT Invoice?
Structured invoice is a virtual entity stored in KSeF after authorization It can exist in multiple forms including paper and electronic Paper version is not considered an invoice under VAT law Cannot deduct tax from...
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