ZATCA Extends Exemption from Tax Fines andE-Invoicing Penalties ZATCA has extended the period of exemption from fines and penalties for an extra six months. To alleviate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ZATCA has extended the period of exemption from fines and penalties for an extra six months. This initiative, as previously announced, includes a […]
Spain Launches Massive Digital Training Program:€200 Million Investment for 80,000 Professionals The Spanish government has allocated €200 million for a digital skills training program for professional associations. The program, starting in the last quarter of 2025, will train 80,000 professionals in digitalization and artificial intelligence. One of Spain’s most comprehensive training programs to accelerate digital
Spain–SIF/Veri*Factu Start Date Postponed toJanuary 1, 2026 On 3 April 2025, the Spanish Government published a Royal Decree that officially postpones the mandatory start date for the SIF/Veri*Factu invoicing system to 1 January 2026. The original go-live date of 1 July 2025 was delayed due to the late publication of the accompanying Ministerial Order detailing the technical specifications. The new
New Standards for Electronic Invoicing:Spain’s HAC/1177/2024 Order The Spanish Government’s new Ministerial Order HAC/1177/2024 establishes technical, functional, and content standards for electronic invoicing systems, aligning closely with Royal Decree 1007/2023 (SIF/VERI*FACTU). This Order, nearly identical to its draft submitted to the European Commission, sets out the following requirements: These regulations apply to small and medium businesses
New Technical Document and Updates for Spain’sVeriFactu Fiscalization The Spanish Tax Administration (AEAT) has recently shared some significant updates for developers and businesses involved in Spain’s fiscalization process. While the official ministerial order outlining the technical details is still pending, AEAT has published important documents to assist with understanding and implementing the new VeriFactu requirements.
EU Approves Spain’s Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing Plan Mandatory B2B e-invoicing in Spain has advanced, with the European Commission approving the country’s draft legislation this month. This regulation aims to stimulate economic growth, address delayed payments, and resolve liquidity issues for businesses. While awaiting final approval, Spain targets a launch date of July 1, 2025, with
UAE Launches Electronic Invoice Revolution:Mandatory from July 2026 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance is implementing an electronic invoicing system. Starting July 2026, the system will be mandatory for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions, aiming to digitalize invoice exchanges. The UAE Ministry of Finance announced the launch of a comprehensive electronic invoicing
UAE Sets Stage for Modernized E-Invoicing withNew Mandate Timeline The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reinforced its commitment to launching an e-invoicing mandate to modernize and streamline tax processes. The newly launched e-invoicing outlines the mandate’s objectives to reduce manual intervention, improve data security, and optimize reporting efficiency. Key Highlights of the UAE E-Invoicing
Slovenia Introduces Mandatory B2BElectronic Invoicing The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has published a draft act on electronic invoice and other electronic documents exchange (ŽIERDED). The regulation, which will not take effect before 2027, will make electronic invoice exchange mandatory in B2B transactions. Slovenia is experiencing a groundbreaking development in electronic invoicing. The “Draft
Slovenia’s Push for E-Invoicing: New Draft LawTargets 2026 Slovenia took a decisive step towards digitizing financial processes by introducing a draft law proposing a B2B e-invoicing and document exchange. The draft is currently under review by the National Assembly, and if approved, the new requirements will be enforced starting June 1, 2026. The legislation aims
