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.
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