United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to implement mandatory e-invoicing in 2026 as part of a significant shift in VAT law. MoF announced the requirements of the planned new decentralised system that will utilise the Peppol network. The mandate applies to all B2B and B2G transactions.
ViDA Estonia has been the predetermining factor in the adoption of ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age). As previously, Estonia held a ‘veto’ to one of the Pillar's of ViDA. As of 5 November 2024, Estonia has removed their ‘veto’ as a compromise was reached, thus drawing a
Consensus has finally been reached on the October 2024 Proposal during the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) configuration, held on 5 November 2024. The ViDA proposal consists of three ‘pillars’, of which Estonia has previously opposed one of the three pillars, placing a nearly two-year hold on final consensus
General Background Romania has been making strides in the e-invoicing world since 2020. The Romanian Ministry of Public Finance first mandated the use of e-invoicing and e-reporting for B2G transaction in July of 2022. E-invoicing was thereafter mandated for B2B transactions in July of 2024. Now, B2C transactions will be
General India has gradually been implementing electronic invoicing since 2020. Subsequently, many postponements for the mandated use of e-invoices have been allotted. The postponements are to ease the adjustment into the current global digitalisation, of which, India has now become a gracious participant. The implementation of e-invoicing in India is
On 5 November 2024, the Council of the European Union, focusing on Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), convened in Brussels. The meeting adopted a comprehensive agenda tackling both legislative and non-legislative matters critical to the economic framework of the EU. One of the key agenda points discussed is the VAT
Starting 1 January 2025 the German e-invoicing mandate will begin, with a phased rollout extending until early 2028. Acknowledging the significance of this change, the tax authorities issued a draft introductory letter on the new e-invoice in June 2024. On 15 October 2024, they released the final introductory letter, outlining
France in Focus: La Facturation et les Rapports électronique On the 15th of October 2024 the Ministère Chargé du Budget et des Comptes Publics, did a press release advising on a transition in the development of e-invoicing and e-reporting in France. The simplification of electronic invoicing is a foremost step
There is a possible delay in the implementation of electronic invoicing in Spain – yet again! The Spanish Tax Agency plans on implementing electronic invoicing and reporting in two separate drives – Verifactu on the one hand and mandatory B2B invoicing, as introduced by the Crea y Crece law on the other.
On 23 September 2024, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced plans to focus on improving the UK’s tax system to help fix the foundations of the UK economy. Included in the package, HMRC will also launch a consultation on electronic invoicing shortly. This will promote the wider use
General Background The beautiful country of Norway, situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula, has been aiming to further foster the digitalization of invoicing and reporting. Their goal being - to digitize the entire ‘order to pay process’. The current mandate imposed, only finds application to central, regional and local public contracting
On 18 July 2024, Israel’s Tax Authority (ITA) introduced an updated version of its technical specifications for its electronic invoicing mandate. This new version details the clearance Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) model that taxpayers must adhere to claim VAT deductions on cleared invoices. According to these revised technical specifications,