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European Union: European Commission LaunchesReview of the E-Invoicing Directive and InvitesStakeholders to Submit Feedback The European Commission has initiated the process of revising Directive 2014/55/EU, which governs the use of electronic invoices in public procurement. The aim of the revision is to address shortcomings in the current framework and ensure a more uniform and interoperable […]

European Union: EN 16931-1 RevisionApproved (ViDA-Aligned Semantic Model) The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved the revision of EN 16931-1, the core semantic standard for e-invoicing. The EU e-invoicing framework, developed by CEN TC 434 since 2014, comprises six parts. Among them, EN 16931-1:2017 defines the core semantic data model that ensures legal and

European Union: New Implementation Strategy for VAT in the Digital Age Announced The European Commission has released its Implementation Strategy for the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, aimed at modernising the EU’s VAT system, strengthening the fight against fraud, and addressing tax challenges in the platform economy. The reform package covers three pillars:

European Union Adopts Peppol PINTBilling Standard / EU PINT Billing V1.0.0  Peppol has announced the release of the EU PINT Billing V1.0.0 specification. This marks the implementation of Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 as a PINT-compliant specification for both invoices and credit notes. The specification is defined as a Core Invoice Usage Specification (CIUS) of EN

European Accreditation IntroducesNew Multilateral Agreement Mark European Accreditation (EA) launched its new Multilateral Agreement mark (EA MLA Mark) on September 1, 2025. The new mark will serve as an indicator of competence, compliance, and confidence for EA members and their accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs). Europe’s accreditation system has entered a new phase. The new

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