Following the adoption of the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) initiative on March 11, 2025, several countries have begun launching consultations and initiatives to implement mandatory B2B e-invoicing. The latest updates come from Norway and the Netherlands, both of which have started work on national e-invoicing mandates.
Norway Opens Public Consultations on Mandatory E-Invoicing
As of July 1, public consultations are open in Norway regarding the phased introduction of mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital bookkeeping.
The Ministry of Finance has proposed a two-phase rollout:
- From January 1, 2028: All businesses subject to bookkeeping requirements must be able to issue structured e-invoices.
- From January 1, 2030: Businesses will also be required to receive e-invoices and maintain digital bookkeeping systems.
The proposal marks a significant shift in how businesses handle invoicing. It mandates the use of structured invoices exclusively and requires the adoption of EHF (Elektronisk Handelsformat) version 3.0, aligned with European standards. B2C transactions are excluded from the mandate.
The Netherlands Begins Consultation on Mandatory E-Invoicing
In July 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Finance released a statement outlining its strategy for implementing electronic invoicing and digital reporting. The goal is to align with the ViDA initiative and prepare for the harmonization of VAT digitization across all cross-border B2B transactions.
The Ministry is also evaluating the feasibility of extending mandatory e-invoicing to domestic transactions. The plan includes a phased rollout, as outlined in the official document:
- 2025-2028 – Consultation with businesses, industry experts, and technology providers
- July 2028 – Legislation drafting
- 2029-2030 – Infrastructure preparation
- July 2030 – Launch and alignment of domestic B2B transactions
Poland: Technical documentation for the implementation now available
Updates to the National e-Invoicing System were released on June 30, 2025. These include the API technical documentation, the implementation schedule, and details on the test environment, which will be available from September 2025.
This allows businesses and software providers to begin technical preparation ahead of the rollout.
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