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SAF-T vs E-Invoicing & E-Reporting: Key Differences in the Evolving Digital VAT Landscape
SAF-T provides a holistic, periodic, and audit-focused view of a business’s accounting data, enabling tax authorities to reconcile VAT returns and ensure end-to-end VAT integrity. E-invoicing and e-reporting are...
3 weeks ago
North Macedonia 2026: Key VAT Changes and E-Invoicing Rollout for Businesses
VAT exemption for small-value imports now limited to non-commercial shipments between individuals, with the EUR 22 threshold unchanged. Preferential 5% VAT rate for residential buildings and apartments extended until...
3 weeks ago
Press Conference on Launch of National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) and Its Implementation Steps
The press conference on January 16, 2026, discussed the implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF). KSeF will become mandatory in stages: from February 1, 2026, for large taxpayers (sales over 200 million...
3 weeks ago
E-Invoice 2026: New Deadlines, Non-Resident Rules, and Individual Registration Requirements
From 1 January 2026, the RO e-Invoice system is updated by GEO No. 89/2025 to address operational issues and expand fiscal control. Invoice submission deadline changes from 5 calendar days to 5 working days for both B2B...
3 weeks ago
Finance Ministry Confirms KSeF Launch Dates; No Delays, No Penalties in 2026
The Ministry of Finance confirmed there will be no postponement of the KSeF (National e-Invoice System) implementation. KSeF will be mandatory from February 1, 2026, for taxpayers with gross sales over 200 million PLN...
3 weeks ago
Press Conference on Launch of National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) and Its Implementation Steps
The press conference on January 16, 2026, discussed the implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF). KSeF will become mandatory in stages: from February 1, 2026, for large taxpayers (sales over 200 million...
3 weeks ago
Smallest VAT Payers Face No Grace Period for KSeF Compliance Starting January 2027
The smallest VAT taxpayers must start issuing structured invoices via KSeF from January 1, 2027, with no transitional period. Penalties for not using KSeF will apply to all entrepreneurs from that same date. The...
3 weeks ago
Slovakia Issues Guide on VAT Act Amendments, Mandating E-Invoicing and New VAT Payment Rules
Mandatory electronic invoicing and reporting for domestic supplies from Jan. 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030. Tax office may require customers to pay VAT directly to the tax administrator if the supplier is suspected of non...
3 weeks ago
How UAE E-Invoicing Will Transform VAT and Corporate Tax Compliance: Key Insights and Readiness Steps
The webinar discussed how UAE e-Invoicing will transform VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, focusing on regulatory objectives, technical frameworks, and operational readiness. Key topics included the UAE e-Invoicing...
3 weeks ago
Belgium Grants Three-Month Tolerance Period for Mandatory E-Invoicing Starting January 2026
Mandatory e-invoicing for Belgian VAT-registered businesses started on 1 January 2026. A three-month tolerance period (1 January–31 March 2026) applies, during which certain sanctions are not imposed if businesses show...
3 weeks ago
Malaysia Delays Mandatory E-Invoicing for RM1m–RM5m Businesses to 2027, Expands Sector Coverage
Malaysia has postponed mandatory e-invoicing for businesses with RM1m–RM5m turnover to 1 January 2027, with an extended penalty-free transition period. The exemption threshold was raised to RM1 million, removing smaller...
3 weeks ago
Advancing Global VAT Policy: Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, and Innovation at the 2026 OECD Forum
The OECD Global Forum on VAT is a platform for international dialogue on VAT/GST design and operation, focusing on digital transformation. The 2026 meeting will address topics such as VAT/GST in e-commerce, crypto...
3 weeks ago
Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing & E-Reporting in Tunisia
SUMMARY 1. Executive Summary: Tunisia has been a pioneer in e-invoicing in the Arab world, beginning in 2016. The system, based on a Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) model, initially focused on B2G transactions by...
3 weeks ago
Tunisia Expands E-Invoicing to Services; Flexible Implementation Measures Announced for 2026
Tunisia’s e-invoicing mandate now covers both goods and services as of January 1, 2026. The Ministry of Finance announced flexible implementation measures to support businesses, with details pending. The expanded...
3 weeks ago
Transaction Confirmation in KSeF: Voluntary Option and Documents for ONLINE, OFFLINE, and Emergency Modes
Issuing a “transaction confirmation” for invoices in KSeF (National e-Invoicing System) is a completely voluntary option, not regulated by law. This confirmation can be provided after issuing an invoice in...
3 weeks ago
Mandatory KSeF for Transactions with Local Government Units: Invoicing Rules and Ministry Clarifications
The Ministry of Finance clarified that when issuing invoices to local government units (JST) via the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), it is not mandatory to fill in the “Podmiot3” (recipient) field. KSeF...
3 weeks ago
KSeF 2026: Key Rules, Authorizations, Authentication, Technical Requirements for Poland’s e-Invoicing System
From February 1, 2026, the largest Polish VAT taxpayers must issue invoices via the National e-Invoice System (KSeF); all others from April 1, 2026. Until December 31, 2026, invoices outside KSeF are allowed if monthly...
3 weeks ago
Unclear KSeF Regulations: Will We Need to Invoice the Same Sale Twice from February 2026?
From February 1, 2026, VAT taxpayers with sales over 200 million PLN in 2024 must issue invoices via KSeF; from April 1, 2026, this applies to all others. All taxpayers must receive invoices through KSeF from February...
3 weeks ago
Poland KSeF 2.0 Go-Live and Key E-Invoicing Dates for Taxpayers in 2026
KSeF 1.0 production environment can be used until 26 January 2026. A technical maintenance break will occur from 26-31 January 2026 for KSeF 1.0. KSeF 2.0 production environment goes live on 1 February 2026, coinciding...
3 weeks ago
Cabo Verde 2026 Budget Law: E-Invoicing Mandate, Updated VAT Exemptions, Effective January 1
Law No. 69/X/2025, the 2026 budget, was published in Cabo Verde’s Official Gazette on Dec. 31, 2025. The law mandates electronic invoicing and updates invoicing exemptions. It grants VAT exemptions for certain...
3 weeks ago
Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Uruguay
SUMMARY 1. Implementation Timeline & Scope: Gradual Rollout: Uruguay implemented electronic invoicing in phases, beginning in 2012 with large taxpayers and gradually expanding it over a decade. By 2019...
3 weeks ago
Notification now required for Invoices with attachments in KSeF 2.0
Mandatory Notification for Invoices with Attachments: Starting January 1, 2026, Polish taxpayers are required to notify the Ministry of Finance via the e-Tax Office before issuing invoices with attachments in the KSeF 2...
3 weeks ago
Implementation of Centralized Digital Signature for Electronic Receipts by SII
Implementation of Centralized Digital Signature: The SII (Servicio de Impuestos Internos) has established a centralized digital signature system for certifying electronic receipts and exempt electronic receipts issued...
3 weeks ago
Phantom Invoices in KSeF: Prof. Modzelewski Warns of VAT Document Confusion in 2026
In 2026, the KSeF system will contain documents that mimic VAT invoices, referred to as “phantom invoices.” There will be confusion due to invoices being sent electronically to contractors and then later...
3 weeks ago
Romania Updates RO e-Factura Rules for 2026: Expanded Scope, Easier Deadlines, Less Compliance Burden
From January 2026, Romania expands RO e-Factura reporting to include supplies to non-resident VAT-registered customers and clarifies B2C classification rules. Invoice submission deadlines are extended from five calendar...
3 weeks ago
eTIMS Fuel Station System: Streamlining Tax Compliance and Operations for Kenyan Fuel Retailers
The eTIMS Fuel Station System is a KRA solution for real-time electronic invoicing, integrating with fuel station systems to capture and transmit transactions automatically. It streamlines VAT returns, supports various...
3 weeks ago
VAT Deduction Allowed from Invoices Issued Outside KSeF, If Standard Conditions Are Met
From February 1, 2026, issuing invoices via the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) becomes mandatory for large companies, and from April 1, 2026, for all others. Until December 31, 2026, invoices can still be issued...
3 weeks ago
