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E-invoicing, compliance, and growth insights.
Nigeria's e-invoicing regime is now actively enforcing compliance for large taxpayers as of 11 September 2026. Businesses with turnover exceeding ₦5 billion must integrate their ERP systems with the National E-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS/MBS) and transmit invoices directly to the Nigeria Revenue Service platform.
HMRC's VAT Notice 723A allows non-UK businesses to reclaim UK VAT on supplies received from January 1, 2021 onwards. The scheme requires reciprocity and uses a defined claim period (July 1 to June 30) with claims covering three to twelve months. Import VAT and VAT group claims have specific eligibility rules.
Nigeria's Tax Administration Act 2025 mandates e-invoicing for businesses with annual revenue of ₦5 billion or above, effective 31 July 2026. This reform expands the formal tax base and reduces dependence on oil revenues through integrated digital tax compliance tools.
Malaysia has increased its e-invoicing exemption threshold to RM3 million, exempting 1.1 million SMEs from compliance obligations—a policy calibration acknowledging the burden on smaller businesses.
Côte d'Ivoire's electronic invoicing system (FNE/RNE) was scheduled to activate automated controls on 1 September 2026, but no official confirmation exists on whether the deadline was met, postponed, or suspended. Trader resistance and government silence have created uncertainty for businesses transitioning to mandatory digital invoicing.
Slovakia's e-invoicing infrastructure is fully operational four months ahead of its January 1, 2027 compliance deadline, with over 5,000 businesses already engaged. The Peppol-based decentralized model using 'digital postmen' providers shows strong private-sector mobilization and sets a new benchmark for EU mandate readiness.
France's e-invoicing reform has entered post-launch governance phase on September 1, 2026. An oversight committee led by Minister David Amiel will prepare for the 2027 SME emission mandate. No sanctions apply during 2026, and about two-thirds of French enterprises have adopted state-approved platforms.
France's e-invoicing mandate launched September 1, 2026, with a grace period through 2027 and no immediate penalties. Only 66% of VAT-liable enterprises connected to approved platforms by launch, leaving 1.36 million firms outside the system. Small businesses face disproportionate costs and insufficient support.
France's e-invoicing mandate effective September 1, 2026 requires all VAT-liable firms to receive electronic invoices immediately, with large/medium enterprises emitting them now and SMEs/micro-enterprises complying by September 1, 2027. The decentralized multi-platform model aims toward EU-wide harmonization under the ViDA directive.
France's mandatory e-invoicing regime launched September 1, 2026, with only 20% of 11 million affected businesses fully ready, despite ministerial claims of higher readiness. The government provides no sanctions before 2027, citing Belgium's rapid adoption as precedent, with the reform aiming to recover €2–3 million in uncollected VAT.
France's mandatory e-invoicing system reached a September 1, 2026 milestone requiring all VAT enterprises to receive electronic invoices and large enterprises to emit them. However, only 58% of businesses selected platforms by the deadline. Enforcement and penalties are deferred until 2027.
French healthcare practitioners must comply with five regulatory changes starting September 1, 2026, including mandatory e-invoicing registration and new prescribing rules. Non-compliance with e-invoicing registration risks a 500€ fine after formal notice and a three-month cure period.
