As tax authorities push deeper into digital enforcement, VAT and e-invoicing are moving into a phase defined by real-time control, standardised data and increased transparency. As 2026 unfolds, the real challenge for businesses is not just tracking change but interpreting what it reveals about the direction of indirect tax compliance. This session explores how recent VAT rate changes, evolving reporting requirements and shifting CTC timelines point to a broader regulatory direction.
We’ll examine VAT rate changes planned for 2026, what Bulgaria’s SAF-T introduction reveals about rising expectations for transactional data and how Poland’s JPK VDEK updates foreshadow the rollout of KSeF 2.0. We’ll also assess the impact of CTC postponements announced in 2025 budgets, including Spain’s Verifactu and Portugal’s QES and Accounting SAF-T, and what these delays tell us about enforcement strategy and market readiness. We’ll conclude with a strategic view of global e-invoicing mandates, identifying convergence patterns and outlining what organisations should be preparing for next as digital VAT controls continue to mature.
You’ll learn more on:
- VAT rate changes taking effect in 2026 and key compliance impacts
- Bulgarian SAF-T scope, timelines and preparation priorities
- What CTC postponements in Spain and Portugal reveal about regulatory strategy
- How Poland’s JPK VDEK updates align with the direction of KSeF 2.0
- Active and upcoming e-invoicing mandates worldwide and what they signal next
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| Date | Time | Duration |
| February 26, 2026 | 2:00 pm GMT | 30 minutes |
