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Articles tagged e-invoicing
France's mandatory e-invoicing regime is fully enforceable from September 1, 2026, with €50 penalties per non-compliant invoice. Businesses may receive formal notices and can contest penalties, though procedural details remain unclear.
The Dutch cabinet has established a phased timetable for mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital reporting, with mandatory e-invoicing effective 1 July 2030 and digital reporting following on 1 July 2031. This marks the first concrete timeline for mandatory B2B e-invoicing in the Netherlands and aligns with EU ViDA directives.
Portugal's 2026 State Budget Law formally establishes SAF-T Accounting deadlines: records must be maintained in SAF-T format starting in 2027, with the first submission deadline in 2028. The Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira will oversee compliance. Businesses should upgrade systems, train staff, and prepare processes now.
Belgium's €3 flat-rate duty on non-EU e-commerce shipments introduced in June 2026 has dramatically shifted customs declaration patterns within six weeks. H7 declarations fell 53% while H1 declarations surged 102%, with average declared values nearly doubling. The duty generated €223.7 million in revenue by mid-August.
Belgium's SPF Finances will launch SAF-T file submission via MyMinfin in October 2026, offering businesses an optional digital pathway for transmitting standardized accounting data. This voluntary initiative streamlines reporting for companies with compatible software systems and aligns with broader EU tax-digitization trends.
KRA has launched a targeted compliance support initiative in Eastleigh, Nairobi, to address gaps in eTIMS adoption among cash-based traders. The initiative deploys multilingual officers, establishes physical service desks, and rolls out an on-ground programme to make tax compliance more accessible.
The EU published its new Union Customs Code on 19 September 2026, creating the European Union Customs Authority (EUCA) and mandating a centralised EU Customs Data Hub. This represents the most significant overhaul of EU customs governance in decades, with direct implications for cross-border trade processing and VAT compliance.
Peppol Day Finland 2026 revealed how mandatory e-invoicing regimes boost cross-border digital trade volumes. Belgium's mandate increased transactions with Finnish companies dramatically, while a Japan–Finland initiative extended the OpenPeppol PINT model to Europe, highlighting global interoperability progress.
Singapore's phased mandate for InvoiceNow adoption begins in April 2028, requiring all GST-registered businesses to transmit invoices via the national e-invoicing network by April 2031, with compliance deadlines tied to business size.
Uganda's Revenue Authority requires tenants to obtain EFRIS receipts for all rental payments, extending e-invoicing requirements into the residential rental sector. This marks a structural policy shift, positioning tenants as active compliance participants with the right to demand formal receipts.
As of September 1, 2026, Dutch entrepreneurs can opt to receive tax authority correspondence digitally through the Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk portal. The programme begins with VAT notices and features email alerts and intermediary access for tax advisors.
Nigeria's e-invoicing regime is now actively enforcing compliance for large taxpayers as of 11 September 2026. Businesses with turnover exceeding ₦5 billion must integrate their ERP systems with the National E-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS/MBS) and transmit invoices directly to the Nigeria Revenue Service platform.
