Keep pace with the evolving world of electronic invoicing as governments globally introduce fresh mandates and compliance requirements.
France Postpones The 2026 E-Invoicing Mandate
On March 24, 2024, the French Committee of the National Assembly approved a draft amendment postponing the e-invoicing mandate, originally set for September 1, 2026. However, the amendment still requires approval, with a final vote expected on April 14, 2025.
Under the revised timeline, large and mid-sized businesses must comply by September 1, 2027, while small businesses will have until September 1, 2028, to meet the new requirements.
The delay comes after the decision to discontinue the use of the Portail Public de Facturation (PPF) as an invoicing platform.
Spain Releases a Draft Regulation to Introduce B2B E-invoicing
Spain has released draft regulations for a mandatory B2B e-invoicing system under the Crea y Crece Law, aligning with the EU’s VIDA initiative. While the final rules are still under discussion, the proposed implementation timeline is:
2027 – Large businesses (turnover above €8 million) must adopt e-invoicing.
2028 – All other businesses will be required to comply.
According to the draft plan, Spain will replace the Facturae format with UBL for public invoicing, ensuring integration with the Immediate Supply of Information (SII) system.
Singapore To Mandate InvoiceNow For GST Registrants
On March 17, 2025, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) announced that businesses will be required to exchange electronic invoices via InvoiceNow – the country’s network that operates on the Peppol framework.
By using InvoiceNow to exchange e-invoices businesses will also submit invoice data to IRAS. The new requirements will be rolled out in three phases:
May 1, 2025 – Voluntary participation for existing GST-registered businesses.
November 1, 2025 – Mandatory for newly incorporated voluntary GST registrants.
April 1, 2026 – Mandatory for all new voluntary GST registrants.
Belgium: Non-Resident Businesses Exempt from the 2026 E-Invoicing Mandate
On March 19, 2025, Belgian tax authorities confirmed that non-resident businesses will be exempt from the 2026 e-invoicing mandate.
The country is moving forward with mandatory B2B e-invoicing, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Under this requirement, businesses will need to issue structured Peppol-BIS format invoices for domestic transactions, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency in VAT reporting.
Vida: The EU Published The Legislative Package
On March 11, 2025, the Council of the European Union approved the ViDA legislative package, which will take effect on April 14, 2025. ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) is the initiative by the EU that aims to modernize and digitalize the EU’s VAT system.
From 2028, businesses will benefit from an expanded One-Stop Shop (OSS) for easier VAT registration, while by 2030, real-time e-invoicing will become mandatory, replacing outdated reporting methods. Furthermore, digital platforms will be responsible for VAT collection in key sectors like short-term rentals and ride-sharing.
These changes aim to reduce compliance burdens, enhance tax collection efficiency, and curb fraud, ensuring a more unified and transparent VAT framework across Europe.
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