HMRC has confirmed that Peppol will be the core e‑invoicing network in the UK, with a mandate set for 2029. The decentralised model will allow businesses to exchange invoices directly through their software providers, and real‑time reporting will be considered later. Technical standards and a roadmap are expected at Budget 2026.

Vertex Inc. highlights how continuous transaction controls (CTCs) shift tax compliance into real-time, exposing risks from misaligned IT, tax, and finance functions. The article outlines upcoming EU e‑invoicing mandates—Belgium 2026, Slovakia 2027, France 2026, Poland 2026, Germany phased rollout—and stresses the need for cross‑functional collaboration to meet real‑time reporting requirements.

Poland has introduced a new VAT warehouse regime effective 2026, allowing non‑resident businesses to defer VAT on goods stored in authorised warehouses and maintain 0% VAT treatment while goods remain in the facility. The regime requires compliance with KSeF e‑invoicing, registration for Polish VAT, and strict documentation. KSeF e‑invoicing rollout completed for most businesses on 1 April 2026.

Lesotho has introduced mandatory VAT e‑invoicing under the Value Added Tax (E‑Invoicing) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 1 April 2026. From 1 August 2026 VAT‑registered businesses must use RSL‑accredited electronic invoicing and point‑of‑sale systems, transmit invoices with digital signatures and QR codes to the IDMS, and comply with strict penalties for non‑compliance.

North Macedonia’s Public Revenue Office has launched the third pilot phase of its e‑Faktura e‑invoicing platform, moving from API testing to end‑user business process testing. The mandatory rollout of the system is scheduled for October 2026, requiring all non‑cash B2B invoices to be issued, validated and cleared electronically via the DAP central platform.

The Thomson Reuters Institute report highlights that EU‑wide ViDA mandates for cross‑border e‑invoicing and digital reporting will come into force in 2030, while many member states are already implementing national e‑invoice and real‑time reporting requirements. Despite widespread awareness, only 22% of EU tax and finance professionals have a formal, funded transition program, underscoring a significant readiness gap.