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E-invoicing, compliance, and growth insights.
The Philippine BIR requires covered taxpayers to implement mandatory electronic invoicing by 31 December 2026. Businesses must obtain a Permit to Issue Electronic Invoice (PTI) and EIS Certification through a two-stage process. Micro Taxpayers are exempt, while e-commerce operators and those using accounting systems must comply.
France's DGFiP introduced a four-month grace period through December 31, 2026, for e-invoicing compliance. Companies must demonstrate good faith and corrective action to qualify for penalties relief. Over 150 certified platforms are available with quick enrollment.
Norway's phased mandatory B2B e-invoicing framework begins on 1 January 2027, requiring businesses to send structured e-invoices to ELMA/Peppol-registered customers. The mandate reaches full universality by 1 January 2030, when all bookkeeping-obligated businesses must receive e-invoices and operate electronic accounting systems.
Germany's BMF has set July 1, 2030 as the launch date for its domestic digital reporting system, coinciding with the EU ViDA e-invoicing rules. This creates a dual-regime compliance environment requiring German businesses to meet both domestic and EU-wide reporting obligations simultaneously.
France's mandatory e-invoicing regime is fully enforceable from September 1, 2026, with €50 penalties per non-compliant invoice. Businesses may receive formal notices and can contest penalties, though procedural details remain unclear.
Norway's Skatteetaten has mandated SAF-T Financial version 1.40 for all accounting periods starting January 1, 2027. Businesses must ensure their accounting software is compatible with the updated structure and data requirements. Failure to comply risks penalties during tax audits.
The Dutch cabinet has established a phased timetable for mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital reporting, with mandatory e-invoicing effective 1 July 2030 and digital reporting following on 1 July 2031. This marks the first concrete timeline for mandatory B2B e-invoicing in the Netherlands and aligns with EU ViDA directives.
Portugal's 2026 State Budget Law formally establishes SAF-T Accounting deadlines: records must be maintained in SAF-T format starting in 2027, with the first submission deadline in 2028. The Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira will oversee compliance. Businesses should upgrade systems, train staff, and prepare processes now.
The IRS's 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign emphasizes year-round cybersecurity practices for taxpayers and professionals, including scam recognition, reporting mechanisms, and identity-protection tools. The guidance references the newly effective FTC Safeguards Rule MFA requirement for tax professionals, which took effect on September 19, 2026.
France has introduced three fuel subsidy programs effective October 1, 2026, targeting high-mileage workers with a €100 flat-rate subsidy, the BTP construction sector, and agricultural and forestry operations. These programs provide operational cost relief in response to rising fuel prices without altering tax frameworks.
Ghana's Revenue Authority has secured a landmark $393 million arbitration victory against Tullow Ghana, establishing that business interruption insurance proceeds in the petroleum sector are subject to taxation and signaling aggressive tax enforcement.
Spain's Real Decreto-ley 26/2026 introduces targeted fiscal measures under Personal Income Tax (IRPF) to improve housing affordability and expand affordable housing supply. The decree-law includes reductions in net real estate capital income, a 10% rental deduction for primary residence, and a capital gains exemption for housing transfers to public entities.
