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Italy Approves First Stage of ViDA Implementation from January 2027

On 28 October 2026, the Italian Council of Ministers approved Draft Legislative Decree No. 436, implementing Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2025/516 (VAT in the Digital Age – ViDA), following favourable opinions from the relevant parliamentary committees.

Denmark: E-Invoicing to Become the Common Way of Invoicing

The Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) has announced a new executive order introducing requirements for registered digital bookkeeping systems, which are currently used by around 350,000 Danish businesses.

United Kingdom Publishes Roadmap for April 2029 E-Invoicing Mandate

On 28 October 2026, the UK government published its roadmap for e-invoicing implementation. From 1 April 2029, all VAT-registered persons, including public bodies, will be required to issue and receive VAT invoices electronically,

Slovakia: Financial Administration Guides Accountants on Preparing for eFaktúra

With mandatory e-invoicing starting on 1 January 2027, the Slovak Financial Administration has published guidance for external accountants who handle invoices for several clients. When the setup is right, companies will no longer need to print invoices, send them by email, or hand them over on paper.

UAE: Ministry of Finance Amends E-Invoicing Regulations

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, amending Ministerial Decision No. 243 of 2025 on the Electronic Invoicing System. The changes aim to clarify requirements and reduce operational burdens on businesses. The decision has been in force since 1 October 2026.

BMF Publishes Additional Guidance on Mandatory German E-Invoicing

On 15 October 2026, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) issued a new letter clarifying technical requirements, invoicing scenarios and transitional tolerances. It comes ahead of the next phase of the B2B e-invoicing mandate, which starts on 1 January 2027 for businesses with prior-year turnover above EUR 800,000.

Spain Targets October 2026 for B2B E-Invoicing Technical Rules

Spain is preparing the Ministerial Order that will set the technical rules for the Public Electronic Invoicing Solution (SPFE), with an intended entry into force of 1 October 2026.

XRechnung 4.0 Pre-Release Published

KoSIT has published the pre-release of XRechnung 4.0, the first version aligned with the revised European standard EN 16931-1:2026. It adds more than 50 new business terms. Among the changes: multiple buyer references, XML attachments, structured early payment discounts and support for multiple orders and deliveries in one invoice.

Bulgaria Proposes Mandatory E-Invoicing and Real-Time VAT Reporting from 2028

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has published draft amendments to the VAT Act that introduce mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B and B2G transactions from 1 January 2028.

Slovakia Proposes Changes to E-Invoicing and Digital Reporting Rules Ahead of 2027

The Slovak government has submitted a VAT Act amendment (Parliamentary Print 1454) that changes the upcoming e-invoicing and digital reporting rules. Mandatory e-invoicing stays on track for 1 January 2027, but VAT payers would not be penalised for issuing late e-invoices during a six-month grace period from 1 January to 30 June 2027.