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The 2023 European Commission's report on VAT fraud reveals a significant reduction in the tax gap in 2021, confirming the effectiveness of the anti-fraud measures put in place. We present…

Romania : VAT rate increases from 1 August 2025

On Thursday 3 July 2025, the Romanian Prime Minister announced a package of tax measures aimed at reducing the country’s budget deficit. As part of this reform, VAT rates will increase as follows: The standard VAT rate will increase from 19% to 21%. The current reduced rates of 5% and 9% will be merged into...
Country Briefs
28 July 2025

E-invoicing – Factur-X and ZUGFeRD 2.3 are identical

Germany and France have decided to implement a unified electronic invoice format through Factur-X and ZUGFeRD 2.3. This initiative is designed to simplify and enhance the security of commercial transactions between the two countries, ensuring a consistent legal and technical framework on both sides of the border.
Country Briefs
18 September 2024

Denmark – E-invoicing on July 1, 2024

Starting from the next accounting period, electronic invoicing becomes mandatory for medium and large companies that have chosen accounting software certified by the Danish tax administration (“erhvervsstyrelsen”).
Country Briefs
6 September 2024

Romania – E-invoicing on July 1, 2024

Since July 1, 2024, all Romanian companies are required to use e-invoicing for all their operations. Invoices must be issued via the public platform RO-eFactura. Invoices can either be entered directly on the platform or created using invoicing software that complies with the formats authorized by RO-CIUS specifications, in accordance with the EN16931 standard, and...
Country Briefs
4 September 2024

Germany – Obligation to receive electronic invoices from January 1, 2025

The Wachstumschancengesetz was passed by both German parliamentary chambers on March 22, 2024. The obligation to issue BtoB electronic invoices will be introduced in two waves: From January 1, 2027 for companies with sales in excess of €800,000. From January 2028 for companies with sales of less than €800,000. However, the obligation to receive BtoB...
Country Briefs
27 June 2024

Electronic invoicing – The Schedule is Maintained in France

Three weeks ago, the French newspaper Challenges mentioned a delay, or even a cancellation, of electronic invoicing in France. On May 31, 2024, during the latest meeting held by the National Forum on Electronic Invoicing, the AIFE confirmed the maintenance of the implementation schedule for the reform, the availability of a public platform (the PPF),...
Country Briefs
31 May 2024
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