This blog post explains how SAF‑T can bridge the gap between real‑time e‑invoicing and periodic VAT returns, highlighting EU ViDA mandates, national e‑invoicing rules, and the role of SAF‑T in reconciling data. It details penalties in Poland, Romania’s cross‑validation pilot, and Italy’s fraud‑reduction success, underscoring the need for continuous data validation.

The UK government’s Simplified Customs Declaration Process (SCDP) offers a two‑stage electronic declaration method that reduces border controls for authorised traders. Importers must be pre‑authorised, hold an EORI number, and submit a supplementary declaration within ten calendar days of the reporting period’s end, keeping records for four years.

The European Commission has opened a public consultation to revise the EU e‑Invoicing Directive, offering three options that range from mandatory use of the EN 16931 standard for B2G transactions above thresholds to a full EU‑wide rollout with interoperability requirements and EU‑level governance. The consultation runs from 18 March to 10 June 2026 and seeks input on how to accelerate harmonisation ahead of the ViDA mandate, which will require structured e‑invoicing for intra‑EU B2B by July 2030.

Germany is preparing XRechnung 4.0, the next major version of its national e‑invoice standard, to align with the revised EN 16931‑1:2026. The new standard will break the one‑order‑one‑delivery rule, add B2B‑specific fields, and will not be backward compatible with XRechnung 3.0. Businesses must plan for the transition as the German e‑invoicing mandate requires all e‑invoices by 1 January 2028, likely using XRechnung 4.0.

This webinar, scheduled for March 26, 2026, will cover e‑invoicing and digital reporting obligations across Northern Europe, including Germany, Poland, the Nordics, and the Baltics. Participants will learn about upcoming timelines, the shift to real‑time compliance and CTC models, and practical steps for centralizing and automating reporting. The session aims to help organizations prepare for evolving regulatory requirements in the region.

This article argues that e‑invoicing does not create new problems but instead exposes existing process failures. It highlights how structured invoices enforce strict validation rules in countries such as Italy, India, and Germany, and cites adoption statistics following Italy’s 2019 mandate. The piece also discusses the impact of e‑invoicing on exception rates, processing costs, and cycle times.

From 20 March 2026, Cambodia will reduce the VAT rate on gasoline and diesel from 10% to 4%, with the government absorbing the remaining 6% to subsidise fuel consumption. The temporary measure applies to both B2B and B2C sales and requires updates to invoicing and e‑filing systems. The change is part of a broader effort to manage energy‑driven inflation without altering the overall VAT framework.

This webinar discusses how Booking.com scaled its e‑invoicing compliance across multiple European markets by centralizing tax data and partnering with Fonoa. The presentation highlights the shift from a country‑by‑country approach to a unified strategy, the cross‑functional collaboration required, and practical guidance on vendor selection and implementation planning.

Spain's Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree mandating B2B e‑invoicing for all businesses and professionals. The phased rollout begins with the Treasury ministerial order, expected before 1 July 2026, with compliance deadlines of 12 months for firms over €8 million and 24 months for others. Structured electronic invoices in FacturaE, UBL or CII formats must be used, and non‑compliance can trigger fines up to €10 000 per infraction.