Peppol Releases English Translation ofKOSIT’s Central Settlement Guide KOSIT, acting as the Peppol Authority for Germany, has officially released version 1.0 of its recommendation for Central Settlement (ZR) processing. In a strategic move to support cross-border interoperability, Peppol has now provided an official English translation of these German standards.
SPAIN: Government Promotes Electronic Invoicingto Reduce Administrative Burden and Late Payments The Spanish Government has taken a decisive step to mandate the use of electronic invoicing in commercial transactions between companies and freelancers. Approved by the Council of Ministers, this initiative aims to streamline administrative processes and tackle the persistent issue of late payments (delinquency)
Peppol / PINT AE Version 1.0.3 United Arab Emirates electronic document specifications – Version 1.0.3 PINT BIS Billing AE 1.0.3 has been published – 27/03/2026PINT BIS Self-Billing AE 1.0.3 has been published – 27/03/2026 Official Peppol PINT AE 1.0.3 documentation
Denmark’s Nemhandel Releases ReferenceImplementation v2.3.0 / March 26, 2026 The Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) has officially released version 2.3.0 of the Nemhandel Reference Implementation as of March 26, 2026. This update is a significant step in aligning national e-delivery systems with broader European standards. Key Highlights of the Release: Nemhandel news page
Poland’s E-Invoicing Evolution: KSeF Enters Phase 2 The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced the commencement of the second stage of the National E-Invoicing System (KSeF) implementation. Following the initial rollout for large enterprises, the system is now expanding to include a broader range of taxpayers. Key Implementation Milestones: Support and Compliance:To support businesses during
Norway Sets Ambitious Roadmap for MandatoryE-Invoicing and Digital Bookkeeping The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has initiated a formal process to overhaul the country’s invoicing and accounting regulations. In a directive dated March 16, 2026, the Directorate of Taxes (Skattedirektoratet) was tasked with drafting the legal framework for a phased digital transition. Implementation TimelineThe proposed timeline
Chad Broadens Standardized E-InvoicingRequirements for 2026 Chad’s Finance Law for the 2026 fiscal year has introduced a significant expansion of the Standardized Electronic Invoice, known as Facture Électronique Normalisée (FEN). Effective January 1, 2026, the new regulations mandate the use of FEN for specific VAT-taxable transactions and as a strict prerequisite for processing public expenditures.
Bahrain Updates VAT Guidance onImport Deposits and Recovery Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has released Version 1.5 of its VAT guidance, dated March 11, 2026. The updated manual introduces specific rules regarding the recovery of VAT paid as deposits during the import of goods. VAT Deposits vs. Recoverable TaxThe NBR clarifies that VAT amounts
Swedish Government Announces Strategic Shift inDigital Procurement Responsibilities In a move to streamline public administration and enhance cost-effectiveness, the Swedish Government has issued a directive to transfer specific responsibilities from the Agency for Digital Government (Digg) to the National Agency for Public Procurement (Upphandlingsmyndigheten). Consolidating Digital ProcurementThe transfer, scheduled to be finalized by July 1,
Slovakia e-Invoice Guide: March 2026 Update The Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic has released an updated FAQ and technical guide as of March 2026, detailing the transition to the national e-invoicing system. Technical and Legal Insights Format & Standard: E-invoices must be structured XML files compliant with the European EN16931 standard using UBL 2.1
