The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms are accelerating the shift toward transaction‑level digital reporting, mandatory e‑invoicing, and real‑time compliance. Legacy ERP tax engines struggle to adapt to the fragmented, rapidly evolving national implementations, while VATCalc’s legislatively‑coded, serverless architecture offers a scalable, integrated solution. Businesses must evaluate whether their tax engine can pivot quickly without repeated reinvestment to meet ViDA’s requirements.

This guide outlines France’s VAT framework, including standard and reduced rates, registration thresholds, and upcoming e‑invoicing requirements. It also details compliance obligations for non‑resident businesses, digital services, and import VAT deferment schemes.

Belgium will introduce mandatory e-invoicing from 1 January 2026. This change will affect businesses operating in Belgium and will require them to adopt e-invoicing systems. The move is expected to improve efficiency and reduce errors in invoicing processes.

Greece's parliament has passed a bill mandating electronic invoicing for business-to-business transactions, with incentives available for entities that adopt e-invoicing early. The requirement applies to domestic B2B transactions, exports to non-EU destinations, and public contracts.