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.
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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.
Coupa Acquires AI Document Processing Provider Rossum
Coupa has acquired Rossum, a provider of AI-powered intelligent document processing (IDP), as the spend management platform looks to expand its automation capabilities across the source-to-pay process.
Poland Activates “Report Abuse” Button in KSeF 2.0 to Flag Suspect Invoices
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has activated a new functionality within the KSeF 2.0 Taxpayer Application enabling taxpayers to report invoices they suspect are fraudulent or abusive.
Peppol ViDA Pilot Advances as Testbed Update Enables Integrated E-Invoicing and Tax Reporting
The OpenPeppol ViDA Pilot is a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to test how the Peppol network can support the European Commission’s ViDA Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR). It extends the traditional four-corner e-invoicing model to a five-corner architecture.
UAE Operationalises Peppol-Based 4-Corner E-Invoicing Model as Precursor to 2027 CTC Regime
On 21st April 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance published and operationalised its decentralised B2B e-invoicing framework, enabling structured invoice exchange via accredited service providers (ASPs). The model follows a four-corner architecture, with onboarding managed through the EmaraTax platform
Malaysia Delays E-Invoicing Wave 4 for a Second Time this Year to 2028
Malaysia has announced a further delay to the fourth wave of its e-invoicing rollout, pushing implementation for taxpayers with annual turnover between RM1 million and RM5 million to 1st January 2028, with a soft-landing period to follow.
Oman Advances Fawtara Rollout as April Marks Shift to August Go-Live
On 1st April 2026, the Oman Tax Authority (OTA) launched the first release of the Fawtara portal, formally initiating the Service Provider Registration phase. This moves the programme into implementation, with the Fawtara portal now live for service provider onboarding and integration.
Spain Confirms B2B E-Invoicing Direction: October 2027 Go-Live with Decentralised Exchange and Reporting Layer
Spain has taken a significant step toward mandatory B2B e-invoicing, confirming 1 October 2027 as the start date for large taxpayers, following the launch of a new public consultation on the country’s draft technical framework.
Singapore Expands Mandatory InvoiceNow Adoption to New GST Registrants
Singapore advanced its digital tax agenda on 1st April 2026, expanding the mandatory use of InvoiceNow to a new cohort of businesses as part of its phased approach to e-invoicing adoption. The move marks another milestone in the city-state’s strategy to enhance tax compliance and streamline business
Vietnam’s April 2026 E-Invoicing Reforms Point Toward a Digital Tax Twin
Vietnam advanced its digital tax agenda in April 2026 with the release of a draft decree by the Ministry of Finance proposing significant updates to the country’s electronic invoicing framework.
Slovakia Launches Voluntary E-Invoicing Phase Ahead of Landmark 2027 Mandate
Slovakia is set to take a major step in its digital tax transformation with the launch of voluntary e-invoicing from May 2026, following key announcements made by the Financial Administration in April. The initiative marks the beginning of a phased rollout of the country’s electronic invoicing and r
Romania Tightens Enforcement of Pre-Filled VAT Returns in April 2026
Romania took a significant step forward in its digital tax transformation in April 2026, as its pre-filled VAT return system, known as RO e-VAT, moved into a more rigorous enforcement phase. Introduced to enhance compliance and reduce the VAT gap, the system uses data collected from platforms such a