EncryptInvoice News
E-invoicing, compliance, and growth insights.
France's e-invoicing mandate includes landlords operating under LMNP, LMP, or SCI structures, with mandatory receipt phases starting 1 September 2026 and platform selection due by 31 December 2026; penalties begin in 2027.
Uruguay has extended its reduced 13% VAT rate for tourism services until April 2027, down from the standard 22% rate. This extension, confirmed October 8, 2026, provides tourism businesses with planning certainty while maintaining the possibility of reverting to standard rates after the deadline.
A trial in Italy is questioning the integrity of the Sistema d'Indagine (SDI) database, with accusations that police officers and civilians misused access for personal queries. The case highlights potential weaknesses in audit trail mechanisms, with implications extending to government data security and tax compliance systems.
Starting 15 October 2026, Belgium will automatically verify ODS certificates through the EU CSW-CERTEX platform in IDMS, requiring businesses to ensure accurate declarations before this date.
A new public monitoring service provides real-time visibility into Peppol Access Point AS4 endpoint availability across 19 countries, tracking uptime and response times. The tool helps businesses evaluate infrastructure reliability for mandatory e-invoicing compliance and offers insights into Peppol network performance for procurement decisions.
The German Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) has issued an urgent administrative notice requiring users of its eFormulare web application to install an updated SSL/TLS certificate by October 2026. Failure to comply will result in immediate lockout from the application.
Circular 8/E consolidates updated guidance on Italy's biennial preventive tax settlement scheme (CPB) ahead of the 2 November 2026 enrollment deadline, incorporating amendments from Legislative Decree 148/2026 and offering enhanced benefits for renewal applicants, including exemptions from conformity certifications and an advanced statute of limitations.
Spain's Tax Authority has postponed Verifactu real-time invoice reporting to October 2028, contingent on mandatory e-invoicing activation. Businesses have extended time to prepare systems but must carefully manage the conditional compliance deadline.
Intermediairdagen 2026 will serve as the primary official channel for structured guidance on key tax policy developments affecting Dutch intermediaries and payroll professionals, addressing Belastingplan 2027, box 3 wealth tax framework, and other critical topics.
Spain's Tax Authority published a Ministerial Order on 5 October 2026 outlining technical and functional specifications for its public e-invoicing platform. The order covers emission services, authentication procedures, unique coding systems, and electronic communication services. The platform must be available at least two months before mandatory e-invoicing compliance begins in 2027.
UAE businesses with annual turnover of Dh50 million or more must appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) by 30 October 2026 for mandatory e-invoicing on 1 January 2027. With only ~50 accredited providers and 25 days remaining, businesses face onboarding bottlenecks and operational risks.
France's e-invoicing reform mandates that businesses select an approved platform by December 31, 2026. With 163 approved platforms all compliant with ISO 27001 security standards, SMEs face platform selection challenges amid rising cybersecurity concerns following recent cyberattacks on French government infrastructure.
