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
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
