What is the timeframe for the European Commission's public consultation on the e‑Invoicing Directive?

The consultation is open from 18 March to 10 June 2026.

Which option in the consultation mandates the use of the EN 16931 standard for B2G transactions above EU thresholds?

Option 1 requires mandatory use of EN 16931 for B2G transactions above the EU thresholds.

What governance measures are proposed in Option 3 of the consultation?

Option 3 proposes EU‑level governance, including accreditation of e‑invoicing providers and central monitoring.

When will the ViDA framework require structured e‑invoicing for intra‑EU B2B transactions?

ViDA will mandate structured e‑invoicing and digital reporting for intra‑EU B2B by July 2030.

EU e‑invoicing consultation launched by EC

EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Harmonisation Drift

VatCalc · about 14 hours ago

The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.

European Commission publishes minutes of 51st meeting of the Group on the Future of VAT, concerning the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package

EY Tax News · 6 days ago

The European Commission released the minutes from its 51st Group on the Future of VAT meeting, held on 3 March 2024, which discussed the ViDA package’s e‑invoicing, digital reporting, platform economy VAT and single VAT registration provisions. Key dates include the start of OSS guidelines on single VAT registration on 1 January 2027 and several upcoming GFV/VEG meetings in mid‑2026 that will shape the final Explanatory Notes for 2027.

European Commission calls for public input to shape the future of EU e-invoicing

The Invoicing Hub · 7 days ago

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a "Reality Check" event to shape the upcoming revision of EU e-invoicing rules, including the e-invoicing directive and EN 16931 standard. The consultation runs until 10 June 2026, while the interactive event is scheduled for 27 April 2026. The Commission expects the revised directive to be adopted in Q4 2026 as part of the Single Market Strategy.

EU Platform Economy 2025 Deemed Supplier VAT in the Digital Age

VatCalc · 8 days ago

The European Commission is advancing a deemed supplier regime for ride‑and‑accommodation platforms, with a voluntary launch in July 2028 and mandatory compliance by 1 January 2030. Draft explanatory notes were issued in Q1 2026, with final notes expected in Q2 2027, and the EC will confirm member‑state conditions by 31 December 2028. The regime also revises the short‑term accommodation definition to 30 days and will be evaluated for effectiveness by 1 July 2033.

The European Union has proposed a law that would give the government the ability to temporarily lower the VAT rate

Vijesti · 16 days ago

The EU has proposed a law allowing governments to temporarily reduce VAT rates to counteract price rises, particularly in fuel, and protect citizens’ standard of living. The proposal is aimed at mitigating inflationary pressures in Montenegro and has broad political support. It follows examples such as Spain’s reduction of fuel VAT from 21% to 10%.

EU Parliament Reconsiders Reverse Charge as MTIC Fraud Tool

VATCalc · 17 days ago

The EU Parliament has reopened debate on the optional reverse charge mechanism, which is set to expire on 31 December 2026. While the tool has proven effective in curbing missing trader intra‑community fraud in high‑risk sectors, concerns remain about VAT distortions and the need for complementary digital reporting controls. The review signals that reverse charge will stay part of the anti‑fraud toolkit but will be increasingly paired with real‑time transaction monitoring under the ViDA framework.