Legal Regulation Changes

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) in Greece has announced a delay in the introduction of the country's e-delivery system.

Germany is set to implement significant regulatory updates starting January 1, 2025, following recent legislative updates.

The EU's push toward tax process modernization under the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative has gained significant momentum with two major developments: the launch of OpenPeppol’s ViDA pilot and the introduction of an electronic VAT exemption certificate.

China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) has successfully implemented the fully digitalized e-fapiao system nationwide as of December 1, 2024.

The Estonian Ministry of Finance has outlined its timeline for implementing mandatory e-invoicing, targeting 2027 for domestic B2B transactions. Legislation to formalize this requirement is expected in June 2025, following public consultations.

Romania is set to roll out significant changes in its tax reporting system, with new regulations targeting tax evasion prevention.

The European Committee for Standardization’s Technical Committee 434 (CEN/TC 434) is revising the EN 16931-1 e-invoicing standard to align with upcoming legislative changes, including the ViDA proposal and Germany’s forthcoming B2B e-invoicing mandate.

Managed by the Ministry of Finance, this website will be the central reference point for information and updates on the upcoming e-invoicing mandate, which is set to be implemented in stages starting in the second quarter of 2026.

Latvia has officially confirmed the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing through amendments to the Accounting Law, published on November 12, 2024. The new regulations establish a phased approach for e-invoicing in government and business sectors.

On November 1, 2024, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the seventeenth wave of businesses required to comply with Phase 2 of Saudi Arabia's e-invoicing mandate.

Electronic invoicing in Mexico has become a critical tool for businesses managing tax obligations and streamlining internal operations.

The Indian Goods and Services Tax Network has announced a significant update to e-invoicing regulations.

The Government of Greenland has announced the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing for all public sector transactions, set to take effect in 2025.

Law No. 21,713, published on October 24, 2024, brings significant changes to the VAT system in Chile, particularly concerning the importation of goods. The law introduces key adjustments aimed at improving tax compliance.

The Secretariat for Small and Medium Enterprises (MiPyMEs) in Argentina has announced an extension for the acceptance and rejection of Electronic Credit Invoices (FCE) under Resolution 480/2024.

Japan has refined its implementation of Peppol specifications to enhance compliance and efficiency in cross-border invoicing.

Ukraine is implementing new regulations mandating large taxpayers to submit Standard Audit Tax Files (SAF-T UA) to streamline tax compliance and audit procedures.

The New Zealand government has introduced updated Procurement Rules to promote faster payment processing for small businesses and accelerate the adoption of e-invoicing among government agencies and enterprises.

During the ECOFIN meeting on November 5, 2024, the European Council finalized its position on the latest iteration of the ViDA proposal.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance recently issued updates to support its upcoming e-invoicing mandate, highlighting the nation's commitment to modernizing tax processes.

The German Ministry of Finance (BMF) has officially released the final version of its regulatory guidance letter for mandatory e-invoicing.

Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) is advancing its national e-invoicing mandate, with the second phase set to begin on January 1, 2025

On October 17, 2024, Spain took another step in advancing its e-invoicing framework by publishing Order HAC/1177/2024.

The Chancellery of the Prime Minister has published the outline of a draft law amending the VAT Act and specific other laws.

On October 2, 2024, the Philippine Congress passed the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 12023, extending VAT obligations to foreign digital service providers.

Bolivia is advancing its efforts to modernize tax processes with the publication of a new resolution that expands the requirement for electronic tax documents.

Sweden's Single Face to Industry (SFTI), a public sector e-procurement initiative, is set to update its recommended standards by phasing out older formats in favor of Peppol BIS.

As 2024 gets closer to the end, Portugal’s 2025 Budget Proposal includes a further delay in implementing two major regulatory requirements: the Qualifies Electronic Signature (QES) and the SAF-T accounting submission.

The European Commission has proposed a Council Implementing Decision that could extend Italy’s authorization to mandate electronic invoicing. 

Latvia, like many other countries globally, is preparing for the implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing. Recent developments reaffirm the timelines for both the public and private sectors.

On June 22, 2023, Egypt introduced new VAT regulations affecting foreign businesses providing digital and remote services to Egyptian customers.

Estonia is actively advancing its e-invoicing framework, with new regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Serbia is making strides towards digitizing its goods movement documentation with the recent release of a draft law by the Ministry of Finance.

On September 27, 2024, the Zakat Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in Saudi Arabia announced the requirements for the sixteenth wave of taxpayers affected by the e-invoicing mandate.

Germany is advancing its e-invoicing framework with recent updates, including a new ZUGFeRD format version and detailed guidance from the German Ministry of Finance (BMF) on the upcoming e-invoicing requirements.

Spain's ambitious plans for a B2B e-invoicing mandate, part of the Crea y Crece initiative, are facing significant delays, pushing the timeline for implementation back to at least 2027.

On October 15, the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGPIF), an agenda of the French Ministry of Finance, published a press release outlining revised plans for the upcoming electronic invoicing system.

The Colombian Ministry of Health has extended the deadline for implementing the Individual Registry of Health Services Provision (RIPS) to support electronic invoicing in the health sector.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is launching the pilot phase for its standardized invoice initiative.

E-invoicing has become an integral part of Costa Rica's tax system, changing the way businesses and the government interact through digital transactions.

The UK government is digitizing the country’s tax system with the announcement of nationwide e-invoicing.

As of October 1, 2024, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is set to roll out a new Invoice Management System on the GST portal, introducing valuable features to enhance the management of GST invoices for taxpayers across India.

The Directorate General of Revenue (DGI) in Panama has revealed that service procedures for the electronic invoicing platform will soon occur, potentially causing temporary disruptions in document visibility for users.

As of September 25, 2024, Jordan is preparing for the electronic invoicing mandate using JoFotara, the national invoicing system.

The European Commission has launched the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to advance sustainability and lessen environmental impact through improved product design and manufacturing processes. How will it affect CTC models?

The GST Council suggests introducing a pilot program for B2C e-invoicing, which may result in many advantages for retail, such as enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and environmental sustainability.

Guatemala is nearing the completion of its transition to the new electronic invoicing platform known as the Online Electronic Invoicing System (FEL), established by the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT).

Ghana has begun the second phase of its Electronic VAT Invoicing System, adding 2,000 more VAT-registered businesses. These businesses will now be required to issue electronic VAT invoices.

In 2024, Greece refined its regulatory framework for electronic delivery (e-delivery) through decisions by the Ministry of Finance and the Independent Authority of Public Revenues (IAPR), aiming to enhance implementation and interoperability.

In Saudi Arabia, ZATCA (the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority) has announced the guidelines for the fifteenth wave of the e-invoicing Integration Phase.