Peppol Brings Core SML Infrastructure In-House
OpenPeppol is preparing to take direct control of one of the network's most critical infrastructure components, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the global interoperability framework.
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Kazakhstan Among Early Pre-Filled Tax Return Adopters
Kazakhstan is emerging as one of the more advanced adopters of pre-filled VAT reporting, with the country's tax authority now using e-invoicing, customs and taxpayer account data to automatically populate VAT returns.
Vietnam Delays Foreign Digital Supplier Rollout
Vietnam has postponed the mandatory application of its e-invoicing framework for foreign digital suppliers, giving affected businesses additional time to prepare for compliance with the country's expanding digital tax requirements.
Paraguay Extends Rollout Through 2027
Paraguay has provided greater certainty around the future of its mandatory e-invoicing programme, confirming a new series of taxpayer onboarding waves that will extend the country's SIFEN rollout through to September 2027.
Belgium's Peppol Delivery Challenges in Focus
Belgium has added a new question to its official Peppol FAQ addressing a practical issue increasingly encountered by businesses operating within the country's mandatory e-invoicing framework: delayed invoice delivery.
Dominican Republic Delays SME E-Invoicing Wave
The Dominican Republic has extended the implementation deadline for the final phase of its mandatory e-invoicing programme, giving small, micro and unclassified taxpayers an additional six months to comply with the country's electronic invoicing requirements.
Spain’s Mandate Enters Technical Design Phase as Consultation Closes
Spain’s long-awaited Crea y Crece e-invoicing mandate has entered a new phase, with the closure of the public consultation on the draft Ministerial Order providing the clearest view yet of how the country’s future B2B e-invoicing system will operate.
Poland Confirms Faster VAT Refunds Under KSeF
Poland’s mandatory KSeF e-invoicing rollout is beginning to reshape VAT administration, with businesses now able to access significantly faster VAT refunds when operating through the national platform.
Avalara Appoints New CEO
Hugo Sarrazin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Scott McFarlane, Avalara's co-founder and original CEO, will become an advisor to ensure Avalara's ongoing success, effective today.
UK Businesses Face Growing Pressure Ahead of E-Invoicing Mandate: Basware Report
UK businesses are significantly underestimating what this shift means, with PDF, email and paper still being widely used as a common invoicing method.
Avalara and Chargebee Announce Integration for Global E-Invoicing and Live Reporting Compliance
The companies said the integration will allow Chargebee customers to manage e-invoicing and live reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions through a connection with Avalara’s compliance technology.
King’s Speech Signals Crackdown on Late Payments
The UK Government has confirmed plans to introduce new legislation aimed at tackling late payments to small businesses, following commitments outlined in the 2026 King’s Speech.
Sovos Expands APAC Presence with New Mumbai Center of Excellence
Sovos has announced an expanded investment in the Asia-Pacific region, including the opening of a new APAC Center of Excellence in Mumbai, India. The company said the facility will support its regional operations across go-to-market activities, product development, delivery, and customer support.
e-Invoicing Discussion Paper on UK B2B e-Invoicing Regime Now Out
Produced by the UKeLab eInvoicing Advocacy Group and endorsed by the GENA UK Chapter, this discussion paper explores the practical, technical and policy considerations shaping the UK’s planned national B2B and B2G e-invoicing mandate, currently targeted for April 2029.
Sri Lanka Accelerates Plans for National B2B E-Invoicing and Digital VAT Controls
Sri Lanka has formally accelerated preparations for a national electronic invoicing framework, with recent Cabinet approvals and Inland Revenue Department developments pointing toward a broader CTC-style tax digitisation programme spanning both B2B invoicing and fiscal transaction reporting.
France Signals Softer Sept 2026 E-Invoicing Enforcement After Rejecting Formal Grace Period
France is signalling a more pragmatic enforcement approach for its September 2026 B2B e-invoicing mandate, despite lawmakers earlier rejecting proposals for a formal two-year grace period within the country’s 2026 Finance Bill.
UAE Extends Accredited Service Provider Deadline for National E-Invoicing Rollout
United Arab Emirates has extended a key onboarding deadline within its upcoming national B2B e-invoicing programme, giving businesses an additional three months to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the country’s new digital invoicing framework.
Why Qatar Could Be the GCC’s Most Strategic Future E-Invoicing Market
Qatar is emerging as one of the most strategically important jurisdictions to watch in the global B2B e-invoicing market, as growing signals point towards the Gulf state pursuing a modern, interoperable electronic invoicing framework aligned with wider regional digital tax transformation efforts.
Morocco Becomes Latest MENA Jurisdiction to Pursue Clearance E-Invoicing
Morocco has formally moved its long-discussed B2B e-invoicing reform into implementation phase, with the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) confirming that rollout preparations are now underway for a national electronic invoicing system expected to begin from 2026.
Kenya Moves Toward Pre-Filled Tax Returns Through Expanding eTIMS Controls
Kenya is rapidly evolving from mandatory B2B e-invoicing into a broader real-time tax enforcement model, with new 2026 validation measures signalling a potential shift toward pre-filled corporate tax returns.