Latvia has postponed mandatory B2B e-invoicing from 2026 to 2028, giving companies—especially SMEs—more time to prepare. From 2028 onward, all VAT-registered businesses will need to issue XML-based e-invoices through the VID system, while B2C transactions remain exempt
Latvia Delays Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing to 2028, Giving Businesses More Time to Prepare
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Author: Nikolina Basić
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The Latvian Parliament has decided to postpone the mandatory introduction of B2B e-invoicing from 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2028. The move comes after feedback from businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, who asked for more time to prepare for digital invoicing.
Since 1 January 2025, e-invoicing has already been mandatory for transactions with public sector entities. From 2028, all VAT-registered companies – including foreign firms with a Latvian VAT number – will need to issue e-invoices for domestic transactions.
Businesses will be able to use:
· PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0
· LVS EN 16931-1+A1+AC Both are XML-based formats. All eInvoices must be sent through the VID system to be legally valid.
Timeline:
· 1 January 2026 – Voluntary B2B e-invoicing begins.
· 30 March 2026 – The official e-address platform opens for voluntary reporting.
· 1 January 2028 – Mandatory B2B e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses.
B2C transactions remain exempt.
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