SAF-T is an OECD standard for electronic accounting data exchange, proposed for UK EPOS/MPOS systems. Benefits include accurate records, fraud prevention, and audit efficiency. Read more

A new CFE Format version 25.2 has been published, available for testing now. It goes live on June 30, 2026, with new validations for zones F and K. Taxpayers and software providers must prepare their systems accordingly. A new version of the electronic fiscal document (CFE) Format, version 25.2, has been published. The updated format is currently available in the Testing environment. It will beco... Read more

Germany's Council of Economic Experts recommends abolishing the reduced VAT rate for restaurants, arguing it benefits large chains rather than small businesses, costing EUR 3.4 billion annually, and suggests reallocating funds to better priorities. The head of Germany’s Council of Economic Experts has called for the reduced VAT rate for restaurants to be abolished. From 2026, food served in... Read more

Albania is requiring transport and accommodation businesses to install POS terminals for card payments, with wider application to all businesses expected by the end of 2026. Transport operators are asking for more time due to costs, lack of fiscalized ticketing infrastructure, and unclear implementation rules, while accommodation providers are more willing to comply but may transfer payment costs... Read more

The purpose of this document is to describe how electronic invoices are handled in Uruguay. This document explains e-Invoices, what they are, and how they are used, with special attention being paid to their legal treatment in Uruguay. Read more

Fiscalization has evolved significantly over the years, moving far beyond its original role as a pure compliance mechanism. What once relied on fiscal printers and hardware-based systems has gradually transformed into software-driven, real-time platforms that connect businesses, tax authorities, and data ecosystems in a much more dynamic way. In this webinar, we will explore how this transition... Read more

Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS) threatens tax revenue by manipulating digital sales data, leading to estimated losses of £450m/year. Proposed solutions include standardized EPOS systems and enhanced compliance measures to ensure accurate transaction records, protecting businesses and consumers while promoting fair competition. Read more

Brazil's tax reform simplifies its system by replacing five taxes with a Dual VAT model (CBS and IBS) and introduces a Selective Tax. It aims for transparency, reduced bureaucracy, and requires businesses to update electronic tax systems by 2026. Brazil is introducing a major tax reform to simplify its complex tax system. The reform replaces five existing taxes with a new Dual VAT model. The new... Read more

Austria will reorganise its Tax Office by January 1, 2027, establishing 22 general offices and one nationwide office to improve management and flexibility for efficient tax administration. Austria plans to reorganise its Tax Office from January 1, 2027. The Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance announced that the structure of the Austrian Tax Office will be changed to better meet current operation... Read more

POS card payments on public buses remain uncertain due to high bank fees, POS costs, and the lack of internet connectivity on buses. Banks have confirmed card commissions and related fees, while operators are seeking talks with state institutions and the Municipality of Tirana on possible cost coverage. The main obstacles are the additional costs linked to bank commissions, POS terminal installati... Read more

Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS) involves businesses manipulating digital sales records to reduce reported turnover and tax liabilities. A consultation from 23 June to 18 August 2026 seeks input on mandatory software standards for EPOS and MPOS systems to combat ESS. Businesses that alter digital sales records to conceal or lower transaction values in order to reduce their stated turnover and ta... Read more

North Macedonia's e-Faktura platform has entered its third pilot phase, testing real business processes, inviting taxpayer feedback, and preparing for the mandatory rollout scheduled for October 2026. North Macedonia has launched the third pilot phase of its national e-Faktura e-invoicing platform. The Tax Authority (Public Revenue Office) has now moved from API testing to testing real business p... Read more

Italy's simplified invoicing threshold will revert to €100 in 2027, but the MEF may adjust it as needed. Italy is making changes to its simplified invoicing system as part of a broader update to its VAT framework. The current threshold for simplified invoices is €400, introduced by a Ministerial Decree on 10 May 2019 and effective from 25 May 2019. Before that, the standard threshold was &eur... Read more

EET 2.0 in the Czech Republic enhances fiscalization by broadening payment types, simplifying receipt requirements, removing old data attributes, altering certificate validity to one year, and integrating digital portal functionalities for improved management and reporting. Read more

ZATCA's Twenty-Fourth Wave of E-invoicing Integration Phase targets taxpayers with VAT revenues over SAR 375,000, requiring integration by 30 June 2026 for compliance and digital transformation. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced that the Twenty-Fourth Wave of the E-invoicing Integration Phase targets all taxpayers whose VAT-subject revenues exceeded SAR 375,000 during 2022, 20... Read more