Estonia Expands E-Invoicing Rules from July 2025
Estonia is actively advancing its e-invoicing framework, with new regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Estonian Government aims to broaden the adoption of e-invoicing within the private sector by streamlining the registration process for e-invoicing recipients.
Changes to E-Invoicing Regulations in Estonia
On September 18, 2024, the Estonian Parliament passed amendments to the Accounting Act. Starting July 1, 2025, all businesses registered as e-invoice receivers in the business register, including all public sector entities, will have the authority to mandate that their suppliers submit machine-readable electronic invoices. This regulation aims to facilitate smoother transactions and enhance overall efficiency in the invoicing process.
According to the approved amendments:
- Self-Registration: Companies will be able to register themselves as e-invoice receivers rather than relying solely on their e-invoice operators.
- Flexible Invoice Formats: Parties involved in a transaction can agree on any invoice format that suits their needs.
- Standard Format Requirement: If no specific format is agreed upon, the European e-invoice standard format (EN 16931) will automatically apply as the required format.
Feel free to contact the Comarch specialists for further information and guidance on how these changes may impact your business.
As the July 2025 deadline approaches, businesses in Estonia should prepare to adapt to these new regulations, ensuring they are ready to embrace machine-readable electronic invoices.
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