In this extended instalment of our quarterly VAT Snapshot webinar covering Poland, France, Croatia, Greece, United Arab Emirates and Oman our experts will navigate the complex regulatory landscape, clarify key requirements, and deliver practical guidance to help your teams ensure readiness ahead of these mandate go-lives in 2026.
Sovos is proud to sponsor and participate in the 77th IFA Congress, where global tax leaders gather to explore the future of international taxation. As part of the programme, Sovos will host a seminar titled “Mirror Visibility in Motion: A Vision for Global Tax Compliance”, led by Christiaan van der Valk. The session will offer a strategic look at regulatory shifts, showcase customer success stories, and highlight how Sovos Intelligence empowers smarter, faster compliance decisions in an AI-driven world.
Meeting Venue
Lisbon Congress Centre – CCL | Praça das Indústrias 1, 1300-307 Lisboa, Portugal
The IRS has confirmed the retirement of the long-standing FIRE system, ushering in a new era of information return filing through IRIS. After serving as the backbone of electronic tax reporting since the 1980s, this significant change will reshape how organizations approach information return filing.
Join Sovos tax experts for a deep dive into what this transition means for your business. We’ll break down the timeline, requirements, and risks while offering practical guidance to ensure a smooth move to IRIS.
Most finance and tax teams think they’ve got sales and use tax under control. Auditors know better.
In this webinar, we expose the hidden audit risk that’s catching even the most sophisticated companies off guard: use tax.
While sales tax automation gets all the attention, use tax compliance remains a patchwork of spreadsheets, siloed systems, and unvalidated assumptions – a goldmine for state auditors on the hunt for revenue.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) represents one of the most sweeping shifts to the tax compliance landscape in recent history. With wide-ranging provisions that touch nearly every corner of information reporting and withholding (IRW), this legislation will fundamentally reshape how organizations manage compliance, reporting, and operational risk.
For tax leaders, the OBBB is more than just new rules—it’s a call to rethink long-standing processes and prepare for a transformed regulatory environment.
Slovenia E-invoicing
Slovenia is in the middle of its journey towards mandatory e-invoicing. It is already in place for B2G transactions, and the current plan is for B2B e-invoicing to be compulsory from 2027.
Learn more about Slovenia E-invoicing through this page, and be sure to bookmark it to keep up to date with future regulatory updates.
While there is no mandate for B2B e-invoicing, Slovenia’s tax authorities plan to introduce an obligation.
Currently, the plan is for e-invoicing for business-to-business transactions to become obligatory from 1 January 2027.
Should the obligation come into effect, businesses will need to be able to issue, receive and process e-invoices for transactions with other organisations. However, e-invoices cannot be sent via email.
This obligation will cover cross-border transactions, requiring businesses to issue e-invoices for exports and imports.
The plan is for e-invoices to be acceptable in the following formats:
e-SLOG national standard
EN 16931 EU standard
Internationally recognised formats agreed by both parties
The regulation will require issuers and recipients to forward e-invoices, in the e-SLOG format, to the tax authorities within eight days of issuance.
B2G e-invoicing in Slovenia
B2G e-invoicing is mandatory in Slovenia, meaning businesses that supply public authorities must issue electronic invoices. The Provision of Payment Services to Budget Users Act is responsible for the obligation.
E-invoices relating to business-to-government transactions must be processed through the Public Payments Administration (PPA) system – a step meant to guarantee integrity and integration in the public sector.
Slovenia has a national e-invoicing format, e-SLOG, which was updated to align with the European e-invoicing standard EN 16931.
There is a national registry of electronic invoicing recipients to provide transparency into exchanges, and the PPA incorporates eDelivery standards to ensure interoperability with European networks.
The use of Peppol in Slovenia
Like many European countries, Slovenia’s tax authorities utilises Peppol – the pan-European e-invoicing protocol, network and standard – for electronic invoices relating to cross-border transactions.
The Ministry of Finance and company ZZI d.o.o. are both Peppol Access Points and Service Metadata publishers in Slovenia. This means they enable the transmission of e-invoices for cross-border transactions in the country.
2018: The Public Payment Administration (PPA) integrates Peppol for cross-border e-invoicing
October 2020: The e-SLOG e-invoice format becomes mandatory for B2G e-invoices
1 July 2024: Slovenia releases draft proposal for mandatory B2B e-invoicing
11 February 2025: New draft law published regarding mandatory B2B e-invoicing
1 January 2027: The proposed date for mandatory B2B e-invoicing to be implemented
1 July 2030: Slovenian VAT-registered businesses must comply with VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) requirements, which include mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting for Intra-Community B2B transactions
Setting up e-invoicing in Slovenia with Sovos
With Slovenia’s B2B e-invoicing mandate on the way, your business must be prepared. Not to mention changes to regulations in other countries. If you have a multinational organisation, tax and e-invoicing compliance is likely a significant drain on time and resources.
Choosing a single vendor for all tax compliance, everywhere you do business, is the key to reclaim your time and peace of mind. Sovos can help.
Once e-invoices are mandated for B2B transactions in 2027, electronic invoices must be formatted as e-SLOG, the European Standard, or other approved formats. This obligation will cover cross-border transactions, requiring businesses to issue e-invoices for exports and imports.
The proposed obligation will also require issuers and recipients to forward e-invoices in the e-SLOG format to the tax authorities within eight days of issuance.
For B2G e-invoicing in Slovenia, which is mandatory, e-invoices must be processed through the Public Payments Administration (PPA) system. Slovenia has a national e-invoicing format, e-SLOG, which was updated to align with the European e-invoicing standard EN 16931.
A national registry of electronic invoicing recipients provides transparency into exchanges, and the PPA incorporates eDelivery standards to ensure interoperability with European networks.
While B2B and B2G e-invoicing has been mandatory since 2016, Belarus is still working towards implementing electronic invoicing across a variety of transactions.
Keep current on Belarus’ e-invoicing journey with this page. Be sure to add it to your bookmarks to learn about any developments.
Issuing e-invoices has been mandatory for B2G and B2B transactions in Belarus since 2016. This came into force with the approval of the Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 343‑З, dated 30 December 2015, which amended the Belarus Tax Code.
There is a dedicated governmental portal for transmitting invoices electronically, and they must be in XML format.
Importantly, e-invoices must be validated by the Ministry of Taxes and Duties of the Republic of Belarus (NALOG) before they are sent to the recipient.
Timeline of e-invoicing adoption in Belarus
Find out the key dates in Belarus’ e-invoicing adoption.
2016: All taxpayer entities must issue invoices electronically via the dedicated portal
How Sovos Supports Belarus Compliance?
E-invoicing adoption is on the rise, with countries around the world working on implementing mandatory requirements to issue and receive invoices electronically.
With rules and regulations changing constantly, especially for multinational organisations, it can be tough to keep up to date with what’s required of you.
Sovos can help, serving as your sole compliance partner for tax and e-invoicing everywhere you do business. Let’s talk.
Estonia has been working on its electronic invoicing regulations for many years, mandating B2G e-invoicing since 2019. B2B is more complicated, however.
This page has all the information you need to understand Estonia’s e-invoicing rules, journey and nuances.
However, starting July 2025, Estonian taxpayers will be required to issue e-invoices upon the buyer’s request. Suppliers will not be generally mandated to issue e-invoices, but buyers will have the right to request them if they fulfil a specific condition.
This mandate explicitly covers businesses that register themselves in the Commercial Register as e-invoicing receivers, meaning they are entitled to request e-invoices. This is known as “buyer’s choice”. The default format is the European Standard (EU EN16931), but the parties can agree on another relevant standard.
Suppliers of businesses are not specifically mandated to issue e-invoices, but they do have to comply with requests from e-invoicing receivers.
A blanket mandate for B2B e-invoicing is currently planned to roll out in 2027 in Estonia.
B2G e-invoicing in Estonia
E-invoicing has been mandatory for the public sector since March 2017, meaning that the contracting public authority must be able to receive e-invoices in B2G transactions.
As of 1 July 2019, it has become mandatory for all suppliers to submit machine-processable invoices (e-invoices) for B2G transactions.
As Estonia runs a decentralised system, public sector entities receive e-invoices through private service providers. Roaming agreements and Peppol connectivity ensure interoperability between service providers.
The use of Peppol in Estonia
Estonia uses two primary e-invoicing formats: its national standard and the standardised Peppol format.
The country utilises Peppol’s network and framework much less than many other European countries. Traditionally, the pan-European initiative is utilised to ease the complexity of cross-border trading and e-invoice transmission.
Peppol is an international, EU-born protocol and framework that aims to simplify cross-border and governmental trade. While its adoption is widespread across Europe, it also standardises trading in countries such as Australia and Singapore.
Here are the key dates in Estonia’s e-invoicing journey.
1 July 2019: B2G e-invoicing becomes mandatory for all suppliers
1 July 2025: The buyer is entitled to request issuance of an electronic invoice for goods or services purchased in B2B transactions
2027: Estonia plans to enforce mandatory e-invoicing for all businesses
1 July 2030: Estonian VAT-registered businesses must comply with VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) requirements, which include mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting for Intra-Community B2B transactions
Setting up e-invoicing in Estonia
E-invoicing is not fully mandated in Estonia just yet, meaning businesses trading in the country will have to continue adapting for the foreseeable future. Many other countries are on their own e-invoicing journey, only adding to the ongoing complexity of staying up to date (and, as a result, compliant with regulations).
Sovos can help. As your sole service provider for tax and e-invoicing compliance, we monitor all relevant regulatory changes and manage your compliance needs—providing you with the space and time necessary to continue growing your business.
Yes. E-invoicing has been mandatory for the public sector since March 2017. As of 1 July 2019, it has been compulsory for all suppliers to issue e-invoices for B2G transactions.
No. There is no general obligation requiring taxpayers to issue e-invoices in B2B transactions. However, since 1 July 2025, the buyer’s right to request an electronic invoice from the supplier has been effective.
Yes. However, the buyer’s consent is needed if the supplier wishes to issue an e-invoice.
On the other hand, since 1 July 2025, if the buyer wishes to receive an e-invoice, they are allowed to demand it from the supplier—as long as the buyer is designated as an e-invoice recipient in the Estonian Commercial Register.
No specific format is required for e-invoicing in Estonia.
However, since 1 July 2025, if a buyer requests an e-invoice from the supplier—and no specific format has been agreed upon—the European e-invoice standard (EU EN16931) will be used by default.
Portugal, like every other country, is on a unique e-invoicing journey. While it was early in adopting digital reporting requirements, the country still has a way to go before electronic invoicing is fully mandated.
This page provides an ideal overview of Portugal e-invoicing. Be sure to bookmark it to stay ahead of future mandate changes.
In Portugal, issuing and receiving electronic invoices for B2B transactions is not mandatory. However, an organisation may voluntarily issue an e-invoice to a buyer upon the buyer’s acceptance.
Some believe that Portugal will not enforce B2B e-invoicing as it has introduced other means of monitoring VAT among private entities – namely ATCUD codes, SAF-T for invoicing and, as of 2027, SAF-T accounting.
B2G e-invoicing in Portugal
The Portuguese government has been working on introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for B2G transactions in recent years.
The mandate’s implementation has been gradual. It began with the mandatory receipt of electronic invoices by the public administrations in April 2019, followed by a phased introduction of mandated issuance of e-invoices for suppliers of the public administration – starting with large companies in January 2021. Currently, only large companies are required to issue invoices electronically.
In Portugal, Law Decree 111-B/2017 and subsequent amendments established the beginning of the obligation to issue, receive and process electronic invoices in public procurement. ESPAP (Entidade de Serviços Partilhados da Administração Pública) is the Portuguese entity responsible for the implementation and management of B2G e-invoicing.
Portugal’s tax authority utilises the e-invoicing framework and network Peppol for its B2G e-invoicing initiative.
The mandate requires e-invoices to be formatted in a specific way and include set information. Peppol provides a standardised electronic invoice format called Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 that the Portuguese tax authority accepts. Suppliers must use certified invoicing software that supports Peppol (or another accepted e-invoicing standard).
The Government Shared Services Entity (eSPap) is Portugal’s Peppol Authority.
The following dates mark significant milestones in Portugal’s e-invoicing journey.
January 2013: Resident taxpayers must send invoice data to the Portuguese tax administration
31 August 2017: The law governing the country’s e-invoicing system was passed
7 April 2020: The government adopts exceptional measures to ease the adoption of e-invoicing, establishing deadlines for the B2G mandate
1 January 2021: Large companies must issue e-invoices to the public administration
27 June 2022: Portugal publishes the 2022 Budget Law, which introduces significant changes to digital reporting obligations
1 January 2024: Small, medium and micro companies must issue e-invoices to the public administration
1 January 2026: Electronic invoices must be secured with a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) to guarantee their validity
Setting up e-invoicing in Portugal with Sovos
Portugal’s e-invoicing regime is unique, just like that of every other country. It can be hard to meet specific demands, especially when operating in Portugal and other countries at the same time.
Sovos serves as a single compliance partner wherever you do business, ensuring you meet your e-invoicing and tax obligations without sacrificing time, effort or peace of mind. Contact us today to learn more about how our expert team can help your organisation.
e-Fatura is the online portal of the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority (AT) that collects and stores invoice data reported through certified billing software. Taxpayers should monitor e-Fatura as it enables tax deduction claims and makes tax filing simpler.
The use of certified billing software is mandatory for the creation of all types of invoices (paper or electronic); this is understood to be the taxpayer’s ERP system.
Since 2021, non-resident companies with a Portuguese VAT registration have also become obligated to issue invoices and other fiscally relevant documents via certified billing software.
Since 1 January 2023, all invoices and fiscally relevant documents must include both a QR code and a unique ID number (ATCUD).
Yes. In Portugal, billing SAF-T has monthly submission requirements and must be completed with the normal VAT return by the 5th day of the month following the reporting period. The Billing SAF-T may be submitted via the e-Fatura portal or web services.
The obligatory submission deadline for the accounting SAF-T file was postponed to 2027 pertaining to the financial year of 2026.
Luxembourg is on a typical trajectory regarding its e-invoicing adoption. It wasn’t an early mover, yet it already has a mandate in place—specifically for B2G e-invoicing.
This page provides an overview of Luxembourg’s current e-invoicing rules and regulations. It will be updated as developments occur, so be sure to add it to your bookmarks.
There is no mandate for sending and receiving e-invoices in the context of B2B and B2C transactions in Luxembourg.
Suppliers and sellers may choose to voluntarily issue electronic invoices to other businesses, but they must first obtain permission to do so.
Suppliers and sellers may choose to issue electronic invoices to other businesses voluntarily, but they first need to obtain permission to do so. If they decide to issue e-invoices, the issuer must ensure the integrity of the content and the authenticity of the origin, for example, by using an electronic signature.
B2G e-invoicing
Public sector bodies, central authorities, regional authorities and local authorities must be able to receive and process electronic invoices.
It’s also mandatory for national and foreign economic operators and suppliers of public bodies to submit e-invoices.
The use of Peppol in Luxembourg
All public sector bodies must be able to receive electronic invoices through Peppol’s network.
Ministries and administrations of the State must access Peppol through the Luxembourg Government IT Centre access point. However, as Peppol is a decentralised network, other public sector bodies can use any domestic Peppol Access Point.
In addition to using the Peppol network, suppliers must use the Peppol BIS v3 Billing structure for their e-invoices to public sector bodies.
Here are the milestones in Luxembourg’s electronic invoicing journey.
14 December 2021: A law amending the previous law on e-invoicing is published, mandating the sending of electronic invoices in public procurement
18 May 2022: Large businesses must issue e-invoices to public sector bodies
18 October 2022: Medium-sized businesses must issue e-invoices to public sector bodies
18 March 2023: Small businesses must issue e-invoices to public sector bodies
Setting up e-invoicing in Luxembourg
E-invoicing compliance in Luxembourg requires time, understanding and resources. Complying with e-invoicing everywhere you do business requires much more.
Sovos can help, serving as your single compliance partner everywhere you operate for e-invoicing and tax. Compliance is our concern, adapting as you navigate growth, new territories and regulatory changes.
Public sector bodies must be able to receive and process e-invoices, and suppliers of goods to public sector bodies must issue e-invoices, meaning there is a B2G mandate in place. There is no mandate in place for B2B transactions.
While Austria does not have a full e-invoicing mandate in place for B2B and B2G transactions, it has systems and processes to encourage its usage. Strides are still to be made before blanket obligations for electronic invoices are implemented.
Stay up to date on all things Austria e-invoicing with this page.
There is no mandate in place for issuing e-invoices in Austria for business-to-business (B2B) transactions.
Suppliers can voluntarily issue electronic invoices if they agree with the buyer beforehand. If they choose to issue e-invoices, the issuer must ensure the integrity of the content and the authenticity of the origin, for example, by using an electronic signature.
B2G e-invoicing
There is a partial mandate in place for business-to-government (B2G) e-invoicing in Austria.
Since 1 January 2014, suppliers to the federal government have been required to issue invoices electronically.
Since 18 April 2020, all suppliers, including foreign suppliers, must submit electronic invoices to central government entities. These e-invoices must comply with the European Standard (EN 16931).
At the sub-central government level, there is no obligation to receive e-invoices. Contracting authorities can choose to adopt the country’s e-invoicing solution, e-Rechnung.gv.at. The use of Peppol is also permitted.
Timeline of e-invoicing adoption in Austria
Here are the main milestones in Austria’s e-invoicing journey so far.
2013: Voluntary e-invoicing is supported
1 January 2014: It is mandatory for suppliers of the federal government to issue e-invoices
18 April 2020: All suppliers of central government entities must submit e-invoices
Setting up e-invoicing in Austria with Sovos
Keeping up with the rules and regulations for e-invoicing in a single country can be tough, especially when the government is still on its journey towards mandating the activity. Scaling the time and energy needed to do this everywhere you do business can be a struggle.
Sovos can serve as your sole compliance partner for tax and e-invoicing. Let’s discuss your requirements and how we can lighten your tax compliance burden.
While there are some requirements for issuing e-invoices to particular government entities, there is no blanket mandate for B2G or B2B transactions in Austria.
Tax compliance and digital transformation are converging faster than ever. From e-invoicing and real-time reporting to AI-driven compliance, automation, and data governance, organisations across Europe are rethinking how tax and technology intersect.
At the Tax Compliance Summit – Sovos Always-On Paris, industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts will explore the evolution of the enterprise ecosystem — from ERP and financial transformation to the modernisation of EDI, P2P and AP automation, T&E integration, and the reinvention of Order-to-Cash processes. The discussions will also address how artificial intelligence is reshaping the relationship between businesses and tax authorities, and what lies ahead for France’s digital tax landscape.
Building on the success of last year’s edition, the event expands beyond the French e-invoicing mandate to provide a comprehensive 360° view of compliance, innovation, and digital regulation in Europe.
All sessions will be conducted in both French and English, with simultaneous translation available.
Thanks to our Guest Speakers
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Breakfast
9:00 – 9:20 Welcome Session
– Christiaan Van der Valk, General Manager Indirect TaxTech at Sovos
– Elcim Sirek, EMEA VP Sales at Sovos
9:20 – 9:50 – Session 1
Setting the Scene: Understanding the Major Shifts Ahead
This opening session will provide a clear and practical overview of the ongoing transformations in France, across Europe, and worldwide focusing on e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and the digitalisation of business processes.
High-level experts from both French and European administrations as well as the private sector will share their insights on how emerging technologies — particularly artificial intelligence — are redefining compliance, enterprise systems, and interactions across the digital economy.
Moderator:
– Marcus Laube, General Manager Indirect TaxTech at billentis
Panellists:
– Cyrille Sautereau, FNFE-MPE President & Admarel Conseil CEO
– Giacomo Luchetta, Founding Partner at Syntesia
– Lefteris Leontaridis, Operation Manager at Peppol
09:50 – 10:20 – Session 2
A 360° View of the Enterprise Ecosystem
This session will offer a structured, high-level overview of enterprise ecosystems and the tools shaping them and will cover supplier and buyer environments across all industries.
It will highlight how e-invoicing and e-reporting reforms, along with continuous tax controls, fit strategically into these ecosystems.
This presentation will set the stage for the expert panels that follow, each exploring specific processes and technologies.
Moderator:
– Christiaan Van der Valk, General Manager Indirect TaxTech at Sovos
Panellists:
– Jurgen Jaffré, Project Manager Global Indirect Taxes at P&G
– Stéphane Mermet, VP Sales at Arrow
10:20 – 10:50 – Session 3
ERP & Financial Transformation: From Modernisation to Real-Time Compliance
As companies move their ERP and accounting systems to the cloud, they also face a new regulatory landscape of e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and automated controls.
This session will show how to turn this financial transformation into an opportunity for innovation by embedding compliance, audit, and tax directly into digital processes.
Moderator:
– Jean-Charles Orsini, Avocat & Partner Indirect Tax at Deloitte Société d’Avocats
Panellists:
– Eladi Minguez, Director Product Manager at QAD
10:50 – 11:10 – Keynote 1
– François Micheau, Managing Director at Accenture Strategy
11:10 – 11:35 – Coffee Break
11:35 – 12:05 – Session 4
Rethinking EDI for the Modern Digital Landscape
EDI remains a cornerstone of B2B automation across industries such as trade and manufacturing.
But with new e-invoicing and real-time reporting requirements, traditional EDI models are being challenged.
This session explores how to evolve EDI to meet these demands, optimising data quality, avoiding dual flows, and integrating seamlessly with national platforms without compromising performance.
Panellists:
– Sébastien Vugier, Transformation & Offering Strategy Director at Cegedim
12:05 – 12:20 – Keynote 2
– Carmen Ciciriello, CEO at Celeris
12:20 – 13:00 – Session 5
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) & AP Automation: Collision or Convergence with E-Invoicing?
P2P and AP automation solutions now include advanced features such as supplier management, automated matching, and intelligent validation often powered by AI and hosted in the cloud.
The rise of real-time e-invoicing introduces both new compliance challenges and unprecedented opportunities for automation.
This session examines how automation systems and P2P networks can align with open interoperability models whether centralised or PEPPOL-based to turn mandatory data exchanges into drivers of transparency and efficiency.
Panellists:
– Alexander Pham, Senior Director, Strategic Value Advisory, EMEA
– Ahmadou Yves Monfopa, SVP Partner Ecosystem & MD France at Serrala
T&E in the E-Invoicing Era: When Receipts Are No Longer Enough
Travel and expense management connects employee behaviour with corporate accountability.
With the rise of real-time e-invoicing, traditional use of scanned receipts for VAT recovery or tax deductions is being challenged.
This session explores how T&E platforms can balance employee convenience, accurate reimbursement, and regulatory compliance in a world where every business expense must now generate a compliant electronic invoice.
Moderator:
– Gwenaëlle Bernier, Partner & Avocate Associée G56, Tax Technology & Transformation at EY
Panellists:
– Damien Moras, Founder and Managing Director at VAT4U
– Jurgen Jaffré, Project Manager Global Indirect Taxes at P&G
14:30 – 15:10 – Session 7
Reinventing O2C: When Getting Paid Becomes Regulated
Order-to-Cash (O2C) covers the entire customer journey from order and invoicing to payment and satisfaction.
As e-invoicing and real-time controls expand, suppliers must integrate billing and compliance seamlessly.
This session shows how to turn regulatory requirements into a competitive advantage connecting invoicing networks with O2C systems to improve visibility, accelerate payments, and strengthen customer trust.
Moderator:
– Jenny Nittmann, Founder and Managing Director of Nitt & Huff
Panellists:
– Anna Mevellec, Interoperability & Compliance Product Manager at Esker
– Romaric Casabielhe, Architect Salesforce Revenue Cloud at 2Pace
15:10– 15:30 – Keynote 3
– Clara Durodié, CEO at Cognitive Finance
15:55 – 16:25 – Session 8
Symmetry Between Business and Tax Authorities: Using AI to Maintain Compliance
Tax authorities now have real-time access to corporate data through systems such as CTC, SAF-T, banking, and customs.
Thanks to AI, they can analyse and interpret this data before companies even see it themselves.
This session introduces the concept of Mirror Visibility: enabling companies to view their data as the authorities do through AI-powered analytics. This restores transparency, prevents disputes, and fosters a more balanced compliance dialogue.
Moderator:
– Gwenaëlle Bernier, Partner & Avocate Associée G56, Tax Technology & Transformation at EY
Panellists:
– Jonathan Jenkyn (JJ), Senior Security Assurance Solution Architect at Amazon Web Services
– Jorge Ribeiro, Director Product Management R&D at Sovos
– Maria Aida Cavalera, Researcher at Osservatori Digital Innovation at Politecnico di Milano
16:25 – 16:55 – Session 9
Final Perspectives: Shaping the Future of France’s Digital Tax Landscape
This closing session will bring together key insights from throughout the day.
Speakers will discuss the practical evolution of France’s e-invoicing and e-reporting landscape, early implementation lessons, and how these developments align with global trends.
The discussion will outline a forward-looking vision for France’s role in the global shift toward real-time, data-driven tax and business ecosystems.
Moderator:
– Asia Jane Leigh, Researcher Analyst at Osservatori Digital Innovation at Politecnico di Milano
Pannelists:
– Celestyna Piech, Senior Principal at Accenture
– Nicolas Brusset, Finance Director at Tarkett
16:55 – 17:00 – Close of the Summit
– Christiaan Van der Valk, General Manager Indirect TaxTech at Sovos
17:00 – 18:00 – Networking & Happy Hour
Speakers
Christiaan Van der Valk
General Manager Indirect TaxTech at Sovos
Elcim Sirek
VP Sales EMEA at Sovos
Cyrille Sautereau
President FNFE-MPE & CEO Admarel Conseil
Lefteris Leontaridis
Operation Manager at PEPPOL
Giacomo Luchetta
Founding Partner chez Syntesia
Jurgen Jaffré
Project Manager Global Indirect Taxes at P&G
Sébastien Vugier
Transformation & Offering Strategy Director at Cegedim
Gwenaëlle Bernier
Partner & Avocate Associée G56, Tax Technology & Transformation at EY
Damien Moras
Founder and Managing Director at VAT4U
Anna Mevellec
Interoperability & Compliance Product Manager at Esker
Jean-Cyril Schütterlé
VP Product Management at Sovos
Marcus Laube
Owner & CEO at billentis
Nicolas Brusset
Finance Director at Tarkett
Asia Jane Leigh
Researcher Analyst at Osservatori Digital Innovation at Politecnico di Milano
Maria Aida Cavalera
Researcher at Osservatori Digital Innovation at Politecnico di Milano
Claire Goad
SVP of Invoice Automation Sales & Delivery at Tungsten
Jean-Charles Orsini
Avocat & Partner Indirect Tax at Deloitte Société d’Avocats
Jenny Nittmann
Founder and Managing Director of Nitt & Huff
Philippe Akerman
Director Finance Process Automation at Viseo
Clara Durodié
CEO at Cognitive Finance
Carmen Ciciriello
CEO at Celeris
Yann Ravel-Sibillot
PDG & Founder at Flowie
Stéphane Mermet
VP Sales at Arrow
Romaric Casabielhe
Architect Salesforce Revenue Cloud at 2Pace
Jonathan Jenkyn (JJ)
Senior Security Assurance Solution Architect at Amazon Web Services
Tax Compliance Summit – Sovos Always On is specifically designed for professionals who oversee key areas of business operations, including tax planning and strategy, compliance operations and systems, M&A strategy and data integration, digital and ERP transformation, tax research and reporting, and global finance efficiency.
Meeting Venue
La Fabrique République, 52 ter Rue des Vinaigriers, 75010 Paris
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Bulgaria E-invoicing
Based on the European Directive 2014/55/EU, Bulgaria has legislated the use of e-invoicing in public administrations to receive and process electronic invoices. However, it has yet to implement a mandate for sending invoices electronically.
When it comes to electronic invoicing, every country has its own rules and requirements. This is your ideal overview of Bulgaria e-invoicing.
E-invoicing is voluntary for business-to-business transactions in Bulgaria. Consent from the buyer must be obtained before the seller can issue an invoice electronically.
The following methods are accepted for ensuring the integrity and authenticity of electronic invoices:
Business Controls Audit Trail
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Qualified Electronic Signature
Invoices must be stored in a way that guarantees their integrity, authenticity, and availability during the five-year required storage period.
B2G e-invoicing in Bulgaria
While governmental bodies must be able to accept and process e-invoices, their suppliers are not required to issue invoices electronically. That means there is no full B2G e-invoicing mandate in Bulgaria.
The Central Automated Information System for Electronic Public Procurement (CAIS EPP) is Bulgaria’s official e-invoicing platform for B2G transactions.
Timeline of e-invoicing adoption in Bulgaria
The key dates in Bulgaria’s e-invoicing efforts are as follows.
1 November 2019: Contracting authorities are required to accept and process e-invoices for public procurement contracts
2021: The National Revenue Agency consults with industry stakeholders about implementing an e-invoicing mandate
9 December 2024: The draft State Budget Act introduces mandatory SAF-T reporting requirements, starting from 2026
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The Bulgarian tax authorities do not mandate the issuance of electronic invoices in any way. However, governmental bodies must be able to receive and process e-invoices for public procurement contracts. This has been enforced since 1 November 2019.
We’re excited to announce Sovos as a proud exhibitor at the Accounting Summit 2025, taking place this September in Düsseldorf. This event brings together leading innovators and decision-makers in accounting, finance, and tax to explore the digital transformation shaping tomorrow’s financial landscape.
Our very own Christiaan Van Der Valk, General Manager Indirect TaxTech & VP Regulatory, will join the conversation with a session titled:
Decoupling Strategy for Strength: One Compliance Platform, Flexible Automation.
Session Overview:
As governments worldwide increasingly base enforcement strategies on real-time transaction data, companies must rethink how they approach compliance and automation. In this session, Christiaan will explore how organizations can strengthen resilience and agility by building modular, future-proof compliance frameworks, designed for a world where Mirror Visibility is no longer optional.
This session will cover:
Truth in the transaction: How governments are turning real-life transaction data and continuous observation of economic operations into the backbone of enforcement strategies.
Mirror visibility: Why businesses must be able to see what tax administrations see, ensuring control in an environment where every transaction is monitored.
Modular future: How to reimagine automation as composable modules, seamlessly integrated with local compliance functionality, with agentic AI acting as the “super-glue” of tomorrow’s workflows.
Attendees will walk away with a clear vision for building compliance strategies that balance centralization with flexibility, while staying fully aligned with ever-changing regulatory landscapes.
We look forward to connecting with industry peers and exploring the future of compliance, automation, and digital accounting in Düsseldorf!
2025 will be a pivotal year for tax compliance, with governments accelerating e-invoicing mandates, SAF-T requirements and VAT reforms. In this Sovos webinar, Réka Hall, Senior VAT Consultant, will break down the latest updates — from Bulgaria’s SAF-T schema to new mandates across Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Gain clear, actionable guidance to stay compliant, avoid costly errors and future-proof your processes.
As the IRS rolls out Form 1099-DA for digital asset transactions, financial institutions that have long reported on traditional securities through Forms 1099-B, 1099-DIV, and others are encountering a new level of complexity. For firms expanding from traditional finance into digital assets, it is essential to understand both the differences and the overlaps between these reporting frameworks. Join Sovos experts as we break down the specific requirements of 1099-DA reporting, from capturing transaction data to calculating cost basis, and compare them with established reporting processes for stocks, bonds, and other traditional instruments. We will also address the risks of treating digital asset reporting as a separate process (spoiler alert – data silos, inconsistent outputs, and operational strain!) Attendees will walk away with strategies for unifying reporting across asset classes. If you want to ensure accuracy and compliance and deliver a seamless customer experience, you don’t want to miss this.
As your business grows across borders, VAT compliance can quickly become a challenge. In this session, Sovos’ VAT Consultant Michail Konstantinou will break down the essentials of cross-border VAT, from knowing when and where to register to managing non-resident VAT and reclaiming it across multiple jurisdictions.
You’ll gain practical insights into:
Import VAT rules
Intra-EU trade requirements
Refund processes, including local returns, EU portals and the 13th Directive
We’ll also explore how the right technology can streamline compliance, strengthen audit readiness and reduce manual work — so you can focus on growth.
Whether you’re preparing for your first European market entry or managing rapid international expansion, this webinar will equip you with strategies to stay compliant and maximise VAT recovery.
On 6th August, following multiple consultations throughout 2024 and 2025, the Polish government passed new legislation and updated schemas for its National e-Invoicing System (KSeF). The timeline and criteria for mandatory compliance have been clearly defined under the updated legislation of KSeF 2.0, meaning organisations may have as little as 6 months to prepare.
