France Releases Version 3.0 of E-Invoicing Specifications France has published Version 3.0 of the external specifications for B2B e-invoicing, consolidating all exchange format documents ahead of the mandatory e-invoicing deadline of September 1, 2026. This update aims to streamline electronic invoicing and data transmission between VAT payers and the administration. Key Highlights: For full details, […]
French e-Invoicing Reform Update:PDPs Now Central The French Ministry of Finance has released a critical update on the upcoming e-Invoicing reform, which will overhaul invoicing practices for businesses across France. This development places a new emphasis on partner dematerialization platforms (PDPs), redefining their role in the process. Highlights from the Announcement (October 15, 2024) Impact
France Updates E-Invoicing Specs with Version 2.4 The French Tax Administration (FTA) has released version 2.4 of the “External Specifications” for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) reform in France. The main changes in this new version include: The release of these new specifications reaffirms the French government’s commitment to the e-invoicing reform implementation schedule, set for September 1,
The New Calendar Of The French E-InvoicingMandate Has Been Validated As part of the Finance Law for 2024, the new calendar of the French e-invoicing mandate has also been validated, and will be rolled out as follows: For ALL companies, regardless of their size: Obligation to receive electronic invoices (in structured format) on September 1,
ViDA Published: EU Greenlights Member Statesto Mandate E-Invoicing Without Prior Approval On 25 March 2025, the long-anticipated VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union, bringing significant changes to the EU VAT landscape. The package amends three key legislative instruments: These changes will enter into force on
ViDA Proposal Approved by the European Parliament On February 12, 2025, the European Parliament approved the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal. This decision marks a major milestone in the digitalization of VAT processes across the European Union. The proposal is expected to be formally ratified by the European Council in March 2025. ViDA aims
ViDA Package Approved: New EU-WideVAT Rules for the Digital Era On November 5, 2024, ECOFIN approved the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, establishing new requirements across three key areas: e-invoicing, single VAT registration, and VAT obligations for the platform economy. This package builds on the October 30, 2024 draft, incorporating compromises like extended timelines
Estonia’s Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing:Key Provisions Explained The Estonian Parliament has passed amendments to the Accounting Act, introducing a conditional B2B e-invoicing requirement, which will come into effect on July 1, 2025 six months later than initially proposed in the draft legislation. E-Invoice Requests via the Commercial Register As of July 2025, all entities listed as
The Government Of Estonia ApprovedA Bill To Amend The Accounting Act The government has passed a bill updating the Accounting Act to simplify and standardize e-invoice processes, allowing services to be tailored to specific needs and costs. This includes adopting a unified European e-invoice standard and maintaining format flexibility, as detailed by Rainer Osanik from the
Egyptian Tax Authority AnnouncesE-Receipt System Update The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), has announced the issuance of Decision No. (396) of 2024. This decision pertains to the first sub-phase of the sixth main phase of the E-Receipt System and outlines new compliance requirements for taxpayers and entities listed in the official records. Key Highlights of the
