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Zambia Adopts Smart Invoice for Tax Compliance

Zambia is revolutionizing tax compliance with the introduction of the Smart Invoice system. Starting July 1, 2024, all VAT-registered businesses must adopt this software-based solution, replacing the current Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs).

ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority) Announces Smart Invoice Grace Period

The Smart Invoice System is a pivotal initiative aimed at bolstering revenue integrity and optimising service delivery within Zambia’s tax administration. 
The electronic invoicing system, officially launched by Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, on March 19, 2024, became mandatory starting July 1, 2024. 

Germany Consolidates E-Invoice Portals: ZRE Closing, OZG-RE Becomes Single Platform

Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) and Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) decided on November 19, 2024, to begin consolidating federal e-invoice portals. The ZRE platform will be discontinued in Q4 2025, with all operations moving to OZG-RE.

Japan Updates E-Invoice System: PINT v1.1.1 Now in Effect

Japan’s Peppol authority has updated its e-invoicing system to align with PINT v1.1.1 specifications. The new version, effective from May 28, 2025, affects all Peppol network users in the country.

Romania Updates Tax Registration Forms:ANAF Publishes New Draft Order

Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has prepared a new draft order to update tax registration forms for taxpayers and VAT registration/deregistration forms. The draft dated September 2, 2025, aims to modify two existing orders.

Canary Islands Implements Major IGIC Registry Changes: Effective October 2025

The Canary Islands Government Ministry of Finance and EU Relations has published significant modifications to the electronic maintenance of General Indirect Tax (IGIC) registry books. The mandatory changes announced on February 19, 2024, will take effect on October 1, 2025.

President Erdoğan Issues Special Consumption Tax Decision

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed a decision containing new regulations on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates for motor vehicles. The decision, which came into effect on July 23, 2025, was published in the Official Gazette issue number 32965.

New Legal Requirements for Storing and Managing Electronic Data in Germany: A Focus on Structured Data

As of July 14, 2025, Germany's tax authorities have introduced key changes to the GoBD (Principles for the Proper Management and Storage of Books, Records, and Documents in Electronic Form, as well as Data Access).

Romania Increases VAT to 21% and Introduces 11% Rate

The Romanian government officially passed a new fiscal law, implementing a significant change in the country’s VAT structure. Effective from August 1, 2025...

Serbia eDelivery Note Version 0.2.0 in DEMO Environment

Serbia eDelivery Note version 0.2.0 in DEMO Environment. This update introduces several important enhancements aimed at improving functionality, control, and user experience.