The Europe-wide mandate for electronic invoicing from 2025. ViDA regulation, compliance requirements and your preparation.
The ViDA regulation (VAT in the Digital Age) is an EU-wide initiative to digitize VAT compliance. From 2025, all EU member states will be required to introduce electronic invoicing for B2B transactions, based on the DIN EN 16931-1 standard.
Mandatory Obligation
Non-compliance can lead to significant penalties and business disruptions. Early preparation is crucial.
The Council of the European Union formally adopted the ViDA reform package.
The One-Stop-Shop (OSS) scheme will be expanded to include supplies of natural gas, electricity, heating, and cooling energy.
Mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting under Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR).
E-invoicing and digital reporting requirements will be introduced for intra-EU B2B and B2G transactions.
Compare mandate timelines by country and prepare the right checklist for B2B or B2G recipients.
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Always confirm local requirements with your tax authority or contracting agency.
B2G mandate live
Nov 27, 2020
B2B mandate start
Jan 1, 2025
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Ongoing
Integration of various systems and standards
Solution: Phased implementation with professional consulting
Different national implementations
Solution: Regular updates and legal consultation
Investments in new technologies and training
Solution: ROI planning and government funding programs
Resistance to process changes
Solution: Comprehensive communication and training measures