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Articles tagged e-invoicing
Pakistan's FBR has mandated e-invoicing integration for over 20 business sectors under SRO.288(I)/2026, effective October 2026. Affected businesses must report transactions in real time through FBR's platform, with no supply permitted unless processed through approved systems.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has proposed mandatory structured e-invoicing and real-time VAT reporting from January 1, 2028. VAT-registered suppliers must issue compliant e-invoices with unique compliance codes from the National Revenue Agency, and failure to do so disqualifies recipients from claiming input VAT deductions.
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.
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.
Belgium's €3 flat-rate duty on non-EU e-commerce shipments introduced in June 2026 has dramatically shifted customs declaration patterns within six weeks. H7 declarations fell 53% while H1 declarations surged 102%, with average declared values nearly doubling. The duty generated €223.7 million in revenue by mid-August.
Belgium's SPF Finances will launch SAF-T file submission via MyMinfin in October 2026, offering businesses an optional digital pathway for transmitting standardized accounting data. This voluntary initiative streamlines reporting for companies with compatible software systems and aligns with broader EU tax-digitization trends.
KRA has launched a targeted compliance support initiative in Eastleigh, Nairobi, to address gaps in eTIMS adoption among cash-based traders. The initiative deploys multilingual officers, establishes physical service desks, and rolls out an on-ground programme to make tax compliance more accessible.
