Luxembourg has passed a law to gradually make B2G e-invoicing mandatory from May 18, 2022, to March 18, 2023. E-invoices will be processed on the Peppol network using the BIS 3.0 format. Cross-border transactions are hampered by interoperability issues arising from using different e-invoicing standards. So, e-invoicing regulations seek…
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What are the Peppol & E-invoicing Mandates In Germany?
In Germany, it is mandatory for the public authorities to send and receive electronic invoices when conducting any transactions, with XRechung as the mandated format. With new changes introduced by the European Union in the region, Germany is also taking the lead in adopting Peppol and its standards. With the…
The Ultimate Guide to Australia's Transition to Peppol (And Why It Matters)
Peppol is a global standard and network embraced by the government of Australian and New Zealand to electronically exchange invoices and other procurement documents. This framework is widely used in Europe and acts as the foundation to back the global digitization of procurement. Australia and New Zealand made the switch…
E-invoicing in Romania: A Detailed Guide to the Regulations
Romanian electronic invoice regulations broadly comply with the obligations of the Directive 2014/55/EU. It is mandatory for central, regional, and local contracting authorities and entities to receive and process e-invoices. Businesses and contracting authorities in Romania can create, manage, and process e-invoices thanks to Peppol Billing 3.0…
Understanding The E-invoicing Requirements in Greece
E-invoicing is the transfer of electronic invoices between suppliers and buyers. It is mandatory for business-to-business and business-to-government transactions in Greece. E-invoicing has simplified the way businesses and governments engage. Greece has made it easier for businesses and competent contractual authorities to create, manage and process e-invoices across the globe.…
E-invoicing And The Use Of Peppol In Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Sweden & Norway)
Peppol invoicing uses software connected to the Peppol network to transfer invoices with companies digitally. E-invoicing is safer, faster, and cheaper than traditional invoicing. As such, some Scandinavian countries have made Peppol e-invoicing mandatory in the public sector. Scandinavian countries are the most developed countries in Europe when it comes…
How To Stay Compliant With E-invoicing Regulations In Egypt?
In March 2020, Egypt’s Minister of Finance issued Decree no. 188, mandating an electronic invoice for all taxable transactions. To comply with e-invoicing regulations, you need to: * Register your company with the invoicing system; * Electronically sign invoices; * Ensure all invoices have a Unique ID (UUID). By January 2022, Egypt’…
What Is E-invoicing Compliance? - A Detailed Guide
E-invoicing compliance refers to practices executed according to local rules that define how businesses process e-invoices in a given country. These rules govern how electronic invoices are exchanged, their format, archiving, archive formats, and archive location. Businesses are expected to automate their invoice processes and use electronic invoices to fulfill…
Electronic Invoicing in France: Stay Compliant and Save Time
The French government announced in September 2019 that the requirements for mandatory e-invoicing would enforce the use of only electronic invoices for all taxable transactions in France. Initially scheduled to take effect between 1 January 2024 and 1 January 2026, however, following a revision earlier this year (2023), French authorities…
Peppol and Mercurius in Belgium Explained
The Mercurius platform is used in Belgium to handle electronic invoicing from businesses to government agencies, while Peppol is the framework that provides standard formats for issuing e-invoices. E-invoices and credit notes must be in the Peppol BIS 3.0 document format to be exchanged over the Mercurius platform. The…