Israel’s e‑invoicing mandate is expanding in 2026, lowering the invoice amount thresholds that trigger mandatory electronic invoicing. From 1 January 2026 invoices above 10,000 NIS must use the SHAAM allocation system, and from 1 June 2026 the threshold drops to 5,000 NIS. The ITA’s approach is based on invoice value rather than overall turnover, and suppliers must obtain and display an allocation number on each invoice.
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Haaretz · 3 months ago
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sought to double the VAT exemption for personal online imports to $150, but lawmakers rejected the proposal. He subsequently signed an order raising the exemption to $130, a move that has been appealed to Israel's top court. The change affects the VAT treatment of online purchases by Israeli consumers.
Jerusalem Post · 3 months ago
The Knesset rejected Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s order to double the VAT exemption ceiling on personal imports to $150, voting 59 against and 25 in favor. The order was intended to lower the cost of living and reduce online purchase prices, but critics warned it would harm local businesses.
The Media Line · 3 months ago
The Israeli Knesset voted on 24 February 2026 to revoke a ministerial order that would have raised the VAT exemption threshold for online purchases from $75 to $150. The order, which had been in effect since December 24, was defeated 25–59 after Prime Minister Netanyahu allowed a free vote for coalition lawmakers. The revocation removes the exemption for imported packages valued up to $150, restoring the previous $75 threshold.
Comarch · about 20 hours ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance released version 1.1 of its Electronic Invoicing Guidelines on 1 June 2026, clarifying data storage responsibilities, advance payment invoicing, and sample invoice calculations to support the country’s digital tax infrastructure.
VatCalc · 4 days ago
UAE Ministry of Finance has issued updated e‑invoicing guidelines ahead of the July 2026 pilot, detailing the launch timetable, transition periods, and storage responsibilities. The guidelines confirm that all UAE businesses must adopt e‑invoicing, with a 24‑month transition for VAT groups and specific turnover thresholds for phased compliance. Taxpayers remain responsible for archiving invoices even when using accredited service providers, and advance payment invoicing must be linked within the Peppol PINT‑AE framework.
The Invoicing Hub · 20 days ago
Oman will introduce mandatory e‑invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions using a 5‑corner Peppol network, and for B2C via a clearance model through OTA’s Fawtara platform. The rollout begins with a pilot in August 2026, followed by mandatory phases in February 2027 and August 2027 for all VAT‑registered taxpayers.
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Key Takeaways
From 1 January 2026, invoices above 10,000 NIS must use the SHAAM allocation system, and from 1 June 2026 the threshold drops to 5,000 NIS.
5 May 2024 made invoices above 25,000 NIS mandatory, and 1 January 2025 made invoices above 20,000 NIS mandatory.
Suppliers must obtain an allocation number from the SHAAM central platform, display it on the invoice, and can send the invoice in any format.
It is based on invoice amount rather than the company’s overall turnover.
Primary source
Read the full article at The Invoicing HubThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 19 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Israel. The original source is The Invoicing Hub.
