Regulatory Analysis
Following the plans announced earlier this year, Latvian Ministry of Finance (MoF) published the draft amendments to the Accounting Law, aiming to implement mandatory B2B and B2G e-invoicing. Taxpayers registered in Latvia will be obliged to issue e-invoices, following the EN 16931 standard, if the goods or services are supplied to a recipient in the […]
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) launched the E-Way Bill 2 Portal on 1 June 2024. This new portal runs parallel to the main e-way bill portal, ensuring high availability and synchronization of e-way bill details within seconds. Main portal login credentials can be used on the new portal, which also provides web and API modes […]
Following the implementation of the project “Modernization of the information system “E- sąskaita”, starting from 1 July 2024, the submission of the invoices to public sector entities and other contracting authorities will be moved from the E-sąskaita system to the General Information System for Account Administration (SABIS). Based on Resolution no. 405, the invoices must […]
The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority, ZATCA, announced the twelfth wave of Phase 2 of e-invoicing. The twelfth wave covers taxpayers with at least SAR 10 million (app. USD 2.6 million) revenue subject to VAT for 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate as of 1 December 2024. Phase 2 of e-invoicing introduces additional requirements for […]
The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority, ZATCA, announced the eleventh wave of Phase 2 of e-invoicing. The eleventh wave covers taxpayers with at least SAR 15 million (app. USD 4 million) revenue subject to VAT for 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate as of 1 November 2024. Phase 2 of e-invoicing introduces additional requirements for […]
The Estonian Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the Accounting Act, planned to become effective on January 1, 2025, pending approval by the Parliament. This amendment seeks to encourage usage of e-invoicing across Estonia by adopting a uniform European e-invoicing standard, thereby facilitating the streamlined exchange of e-invoices. Starting January 2025, all entities registered […]
On April 26, 2024, the Polish Ministry of Finance announced the new official implementation date for mandatory e-invoicing via KSeF during a press conference. The new timeline is as follows: 1 February 2026 – for taxpayers whose turnover exceeds PLN 200 million (approx. EUR 46 million) in the preceding year. 1 April 2026 – for all […]
In April, the Slovakian Ministry of Finance (MoF) published the draft National Reform Program (NPR) outlining various reforms to be introduced in the country. One aspect highlighted by the MoF is the push towards e-invoicing, with specific emphasis placed on adopting the eFaktúra system. The Slovakian MoF intends to roll out the e-invoicing system nationwide […]
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced the implementation of a phased adoption of InvoiceNow, the national e-invoicing framework based on the Peppol network, for GST registered businesses starting in May 2025. The mandate will cover B2B transactions only, as the Government expects to make B2G mandatory in the following years. The mandate […]
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has released new versions of the e-invoice and e-invoice specific guidelines, alongside a new version of the Software Development Kit (SDK). The update to SDK, first launched in February, includes clarifications and new technical information, namely e-signature requirements for the CTC mandate, going live in August of 2024. An […]
The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority, ZATCA, announced the tenth wave of Phase 2 of e-invoicing. The tenth wave covers taxpayers with at least SAR 25 million (app. USD 6,6 million) revenue subject to VAT for 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate as of 1 October 2024. Phase 2 […]
On March 29th, Romania enacted the Emergency Order 30/2024 confirming the extension of the e-reporting grace period until the May 31st, 2024. The original grace-period was set to end on March 31st, and penalties would apply from April 1st, 2024. This much-anticipated postponement aims to allow taxpayers extra time to continue adapting their procedures and […]
The French authorities have published a new Decree amending the Decree of 7 October 2022, which includes provisions for Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP) operators. PDPs are accredited service providers under the French Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) system set to roll out in September 2026. The new decree, dated 25 March, revises the implementation timeline, and […]
On March 21st, the Polish Minister of Finance (MoF) held an in-person meeting to summarize the results of the public consultation that took place between February and March. The MoF has announced the following updates: Timeline: While a new timeline has not yet been defined, the MoF clarified that all taxpayers, regardless of VAT status, […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that non-VAT registered taxpayers have a grace period to onboard to the authority’s platform for e-invoicing until March 31, 2024. This extension is designed to facilitate necessary adjustments in systems and business operations. During the grace period no penalties will be imposed on businesses for not issuing electronic invoices. […]
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced updated to its e-invoicing initiative, accompanied by the launch of an enhanced e-invoicing portal. The new features included in the revamped e-invoice portal include: PAN-based search: Users can check the e-invoice enablement status of entities by using their Permanent Account Number. Automatic e-invoice exemption list: A […]
The Zambian Revenue Authority (ZRA) announced that as of July 1, 2024, all VAT registered taxpayers are mandated to issue e-invoices through the Smart Invoice software solution implemented by ZRA. This announcement follows Zambia’s initiation of e-invoicing plans in 2023. Taxpayers will only be eligible to claim input VAT or deductions based on invoices generated […]
On 20th February the law introducing mandatory B2B e-invoicing in Belgium was published in the Official Gazette, available here. This means that starting from 1 January 2026, VAT-registered taxpayers established in Belgium will be required to issue and receive structured e-invoices, while non-established foreign taxpayers with a VAT-registration in Belgium will be required to receive […]