Starting September 1st 2026, all POS software providers and retailers operating in France will have to comply with the NF525 certification standard. This new unified deadline replaces the previously phased approach and aligns the certification process with the launch of the country’s e-Invoicing and e-Reporting reform, marking another important milestone in the modernization of the fiscal environ... Read more

We are thrilled to share an exclusive conversation with Richard Barnett, Vice President of Sales for EMEA and APAC at Flooid. Richard is widely respected for his deep retail expertise and pragmatic view on what actually works at scale. We discuss how global retailers succeed across markets, why an API-first, cloud-native, microservices architecture matters, and how to turn fiscal compliance from... Read more

The Government of the Republic of Srpska adopted the Draft Law on Consumer Protection to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair market practices. The law regulates product safety, labelling, liability, warranties, and unfair business practices, including distance sales and electronic payments. It also establishes consumer protection bodies and penalty mechanisms. Aligned with EU standards, the... Read more

Under Croatia’s Fiscalization 2.0 framework, the Tax Administration has released an official list of certified information intermediaries authorized to provide eInvoicing, fiscalization, and eReporting services. Taxpayers must use these registered intermediaries to ensure secure, compliant exchange and fiscalization of eInvoices, with authorization managed through the FiskAplikacija platform. As... Read more

Singapore’s InvoiceNow, a Peppol-based e-invoicing framework, enables structured invoice exchange and real-time reporting to IRAS, improving compliance, efficiency, and payment cycles. The rollout starts 1 May 2025 (voluntary), becomes mandatory for new voluntary GST registrants from 1 Nov 2025, and for all voluntary registrants from 1 Apr 2026, with later expansion to all GST-registered businesse... Read more

Turkey’s Revenue Administration has implemented significant updates to the VAT1 declaration form, effective October 1, 2025, under Tax Circular No. 2025/99. . Read more

VAT is a UK tax on goods and services, with rates ranging from 20% to 0%. Businesses must register if their taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in the past 12 months, acquire a VAT-registered business as a going concern, or purchase goods or services VAT-free from non-UK countries. Exceptions include unregistered supplies, zero-rated supplies, and exempt supplies. Businesses must maintain accurate VA... Read more

E-invoicing is now mandated in over 60 countries to improve tax collection, transparency, and prevent fraud. It enables real-time, automated VAT compliance through structured invoice data exchange. Key initiatives include EU ViDA, France’s B2B mandate, Italy’s SdI, and the UK’s MTD, with adoption spreading globally. Businesses face challenges adapting to diverse country formats, ERP integration, a... Read more

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has opened the integration environment for KSeF 2.0 API testing, allowing software providers to check system compatibility ahead of the mandatory rollout. A detailed user manual and technical support are available, with key milestones leading up to the full production launch on February 1, 2026. On September 30, 2025, the Ministry of Finance of Poland officially launch... Read more

E-invoicing in the UAE supports a digital transformation, crucial for micro enterprises, enhancing compliance and efficiency. It streamlines business operations, reduces costs by up to 66%, and improves cash flow through quicker invoice processing. The phased implementation starts in Q4 2024 with ASP accreditation, leading to mandatory reporting by Q2 2026. Key technical requirements include OpenP... Read more

Starting on October 25, 2025, Chile will implement new VAT regulations for low-value consignments. Non-resident taxpayers must register and remit VAT on goods valued at USD 500 and digital services. Businesses enabling sales to Chile, such as digital platforms, must also register. Imports up to USD 41 are currently exempt from tariffs and VAT. The tax agency confirmed the implementation will proce... Read more

In Mexico, POS systems must record official payment codes (e.g., “01” for cash, “03” for electronic transfer) on CFDI electronic invoices, with retailers required to support key methods like cash, cards, transfers, and vouchers. Read more

Germany will make electronic invoicing mandatory for all domestic B2B transactions by 2028, starting with the obligation to receive e-invoices from January 2025 and to issue them from 2027 for larger companies. The system uses decentralized exchange via formats like XRechnung and ZUGFeRD, ensuring EU-standard compliance, automation, and interoperability without real-time tax authority validation... Read more

On 29 September 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves reaffirmed no increase to the standard 20% VAT rate, per the 2024 election manifesto. However, the 26 November 2025 budget may raise funds by adjusting zero-rated or 5% VAT rates, potentially cutting the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, reducing domestic fuel VAT from 5% to 0%, or imposing VAT on private taxi/ride-sharing platforms. VAT Exemptio... Read more

Slovenia’s Financial Administration (FURS) mandates fiscal verification for all payments at public EV chargers, ensuring each transaction is recorded with a unique ID, electronic signature, VAT details, and total energy consumed. Read more

Portugal has postponed the mandatory use of Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for PDF invoices by one year, moving the enforcement date from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, as outlined in the proposed 2026 State Budget. Businesses can continue issuing valid PDF invoices without QES until the end of 2026, and the government has also deferred the 2026 SAF-T Accounting submission to 2027 to a... Read more