Denmark Releases OIOUBL Schematron Hotfix:Version 1.17.2 Now in Effect The Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) has published version 1.17.2 of the OIOUBL 2.1 schematron as an emergency hotfix, addressing a validation bug identified in the preceding 1.17.1 release. The issue was brought to the authority’s attention by a convenience store operator who observed that invoices containing […]
UAE Ministry of Finance Announces TargetedAmendments to eInvoicing System Decisions The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has announced targeted amendments to the ministerial decisions governing the country’s eInvoicing system. The most significant change is an extension of the deadline for the appointment of an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) from 31 July 2026 to 30
EU Launches Public Consultation on Revision ofE-Invoicing Directive The European Commission has opened a formal public consultation on the revision of the EU’s e-Invoicing Directive. Running from 18 March to 10 June 2026, the initiative is part of a broader effort to update the legal and technical framework governing electronic invoicing across the Single Market.
Malaysia Clarifies Foreign Currency ExchangeRate Rules for Tax Invoices The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has formalised the rules governing the conversion of foreign currency amounts into Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) on service tax and sales tax invoices through General Decision No. 01/2026. The regulation, effective 31 March 2026, is issued under Section 41 of the
Spain Publishes Technical Rules for Public E-Invoicing Platform Spain’s Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria), operating under the Ministry of Finance, opened a draft Ministerial Order for public consultation on 17 April 2026, setting out the technical and functional framework for the public e-invoicing platform (Solución Pública de Facturación Electrónica) required under Royal Decree 238/2026 of 25
Chile Updates Tax Rates on Gold and Silver OreSales for Small Miners and SMEs Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued Resolution No. 48 of 1 April 2026, establishing updated tax rates for small artisan miners and SMEs engaged in the mining and sale of gold and silver ores. Simplified Single Tax — Small Artisan
Croatia Extends Reduced VAT Rate onNatural Gas and Heating Products Croatia has extended the 5% reduced VAT rate applicable to natural gas, district heating, firewood, pellets, briquettes, and wood chips through the Law on the Amendment of the Value Added Tax Act, published in the Official Gazette (Narodne novine) on 27 March 2026. The reduced
EU Launches Public Consultation on the Revisionof the eInvoicing Directive The European Commission has officially launched a public consultation on 18 March 2026 to revise Directive 2014/55/EU, which governs electronic invoicing in public procurement. Adopted in 2014, the directive has contributed to the functioning of the single market by establishing a European standard for electronic
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
