General information
The UK government has confirmed mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT purposes starting in April 2029.
According to a December 10 statement from the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), the extended timeline gives businesses more time to prepare.
Per the government's November 26 announcement:
- E-invoicing will apply to all VAT invoices in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions.
- Smaller businesses are exempt at the initial stage.
The ATT emphasised that a structured implementation plan with clear timelines and objectives would help businesses transition.
Further developments expected:
- Stakeholder engagement begins in January 2026 to shape the regime.
- A detailed roadmap will be published in the autumn Budget.
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