Greek tax authority AADE has postponed the mandatory B2B e‑invoicing launch to 2 March 2026, with a two‑month soft launch ending 2 May 2026 for large resident businesses. All other resident taxpayers must adopt the system from 1 October 2026, and a new penalty regime and early‑adopter incentives have been announced.
It launches on 2 March 2026, with a two‑month soft launch that ends on 2 May 2026.
Non‑compliance may result in a fine equal to 50 % of the VAT amount for VATable transactions, or a fixed €500 or €1,000 penalty for non‑VAT transactions depending on the accounting system.
All other resident taxpayers must adopt the system from 1 October 2026, with a transitional period until the end of the year.
Early adopters integrating at least two months before the deadline receive 100 % additional depreciation of technical equipment and software costs, and a 100 % increase in deductible expenses for invoice production, transmission, and archiving during the first 12 months.
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RTC Suite · 14 days ago
Greek authorities have postponed the mandatory B2B e‑invoicing go‑live to 2 March 2026, with a two‑month soft‑launch ending in early May. The first wave targets resident large businesses (turnover €1 million+) and covers domestic B2B supplies and exports outside the EU, while EU B2B remains optional. Penalties for non‑compliance include VAT‑based fines and fixed €500/€1,000 penalties, and businesses must submit a commencement declaration to AADE before issuing e‑invoices.
Deloitte · about 1 month ago
Greece will gradually enforce mandatory B2B e‑invoicing, starting 2 February 2026 for high‑revenue firms and 1 October 2026 for all other entities. The new rules cover all B2B transactions, sales to non‑EU entities (excluding retail) and public‑sector contracts, requiring use of the IAPR’s Timologio platform. Businesses should prepare early to comply with the new invoicing framework.
KPMG · 2 months ago
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.
Fonoa · about 10 hours ago
France will enforce a comprehensive e‑invoicing and e‑reporting regime from 1 September 2026. Large and mid‑size enterprises must issue and receive electronic invoices immediately, while SMEs and micro‑enterprises will join the rollout in 2027. The reform covers domestic B2B, B2C, and cross‑border transactions, with special rules for overseas territories.
Forbes España · about 10 hours ago
Spanish business and professional associations have called for fiscal deductions to help companies and self-employed professionals implement the new electronic invoicing and Verifactu systems, which are set to become mandatory on 1 January 2027. They argue that without such incentives, 3.3 million SMEs and 3.4 million self-employed could face a collapse in the rollout. The request is an amendment to the Royal Decree Law that maintains the 2027 deadline while seeking tax relief.
Deloitte Belgium · about 10 hours ago
Belgium’s VAT chain reform introduces a new VAT provision account effective 1 May 2026, replacing the current account and changing account numbers. The summer regime for late filing will be abolished, and taxpayers can request historic VAT credits via MyMinfin. Key dates are 30 April 2026 for return submission and 1 May 2026 for the new account and credit transfer.
