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.
From 2 February 2026 for entities with revenues exceeding €1 million in fiscal year 2023.
From 1 October 2026.
All B2B transactions, sales to non‑EU entities (excluding retail) and transactions related to public contracts or public‑sector expenditures.
The IAPR’s Timologio application.
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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.
VatCalc · 16 days ago
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.
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.
Le News · about 1 hour ago
The Swiss federal government plans to increase VAT by 0.8 percentage points over a decade (2028‑2038) to raise CHF 31 bn for defence. The proposal requires a constitutional amendment, a new armaments fund law, and a national referendum in summer 2027. Consultation ends in May, with only the Centre party supporting the measure.
Riksdagen · about 2 hours ago
Sweden’s Riksdag approved a temporary reduction of the VAT rate on food from 12% to 6% effective 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 December 2027. The change aims to support household finances during the period.
Fonoa · about 12 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.
