Croatia Opens Public Consultation on Mandatory E-Invoicing Proposal

The Croatian Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on proposed legislation requiring businesses to adopt electronic invoicing.
Implementation Timelines
- VAT-registered businesses would be required to implement e-invoicing starting January 1, 2026.
- Non-VAT-registered taxpayers and public sector organizations, including local and regional self-government units and state-funded entities, would have until 2027 to comply with the new standards.
Key Aspects of the Proposal
- Mandatory e-invoicing – All affected businesses must transition to e-invoicing by their respective deadlines.
- Tax data reporting – Both senders and recipients of e-invoices must submit tax-related data to the tax administration for validation.
- Testing phase – A test environment for e-invoicing and data reporting will be available from September 1, 2025.
The public consultation is open until March 28, 2025. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader efforts to digitalize VAT processes following recent discussions on digital tax reporting, online platform regulations, and centralized VAT registration.
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