UAE Ministry of Finance Announces ComprehensiveAmendments to Tax Procedures Regulations The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance has announced revisions to the Executive Regulation on Tax Procedures to align with amendments introduced under the Federal Decree-Law that entered into force on 1 January 2026. The changes, which affect a Cabinet Decision originally issued in […]
Spain Officially Launches Mandatory E-InvoicingSystem for B2B Transactions Spain is formally initiating its transition to mandatory electronic invoicing for business-to-business (B2B) commercial transactions. Published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 31 March 2026, Royal Decree 238/2026 of 25 March 2026 establishes the technical and information requirements for Spain’s mandatory electronic invoicing system between businesses
Is Your ERP Ready for Germany’s 2027 E-Invoicing Requirements? The landscape of German tax compliance is undergoing a historic shift. Following the adoption of the Growth Opportunities Act (Wachstumschancengesetz), the German e-invoicing mandate is transitioning from a voluntary option to a strict legal necessity for all domestic B2B transactions. For many businesses, this is not
Hungary Publishes Technical API Specificationsfor DAC9 Reporting Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration has released the technical API specifications for DAC9 reporting related to the global minimum tax, outlining the structural framework required for the electronic submission of the GloBE Information Return (GIR). The initial submission deadline for the GIR has been set as 30
Slovakia Moves to Raise VAT Registration Thresholds A draft bill currently under review in the Slovak National Council proposes significant changes to VAT registration obligations. Submitted on 3 February 2026 by MP Marián Viskupič, the legislation aims to substantially increase the thresholds that trigger mandatory VAT registration. Under the proposed amendments, the threshold requiring registration
Belgium’s Zero-Tolerance Phase for E-InvoicingHas Been in Effect Since April 1 Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has officially confirmed through a public announcement that the three-month grace period for B2B e-invoicing compliance has now expired As of 1 January 2026, all VAT-registered businesses established in Belgium are required to exchange structured electronic invoices via
E-Rechnung 2027: How Businesses Can Meet Germany’s B2B E-Invoicing Mandate with the Right SAP Add-On A regulation that will fundamentally reshape German business operations is fast approaching. Starting in 2027, all companies operating in Germany will be legally required to send structured electronic invoices, known as E-Rechnungen. Introduced under the Wachstumschancengesetz (Growth Opportunities Act), this reform goes
Germany and France Announce ZUGFeRD 2.5:New Version to Support Gross Invoices This May The Forum for Electronic Invoicing Germany (FeRD), in close coordination with its French partner FNFE-MPE, has announced that the next major update, ZUGFeRD 2.5, is scheduled for release on May 20, 2026. Implementation of Gross InvoicesBeyond the mandatory semi-annual maintenance of code
Germany & France: FeRD Releases New ZUGFeRDReference Visualizing Models for Specialized Industries In a strategic move to provide better guidance for businesses, the Competence Center 3 (CC3) of FeRD has released an updated set of reference invoices. These models, detailed on ferd-net.de, serve as a practical blueprint for implementing the ZUGFeRD electronic invoicing standard across
Peppol / Peppol BIS Self-Billing Peppol BIS Self-Billing March 2026 Version has been published. Peppol BIS Self-Billing 3.0 – March 2026 Hotfix Release
