Deadlines · status September 2026
EU e-invoicing deadlines 2026–2030
14 EU member states now enforce e-invoicing mandates. Greece joins the list this year. The ViDA directive will standardize digital reporting across all 27 member states by 2030.
Next deadline Greece · Medium Small Companies
Greece · B2B mandate
Medium and small companies join the B2B mandate
- Format
- MYDATA XML
- Platform
- myDATA
- Scope
- Medium Small Companies
- Confidence
- Enacted
Sending mandatory for companies with >€800K turnover
All B2B via Peppol with 5-corner model using Digital Postmen
SAF-T reporting mandatory for medium enterprises
Full B2B mandate expected ~2027
ETI (mid-size companies, 250-5000 employees) must send and receive
Long-range national mandates and the EU-wide digital reporting framework. What ViDA is.
Sending mandatory for all businesses
All B2B e-invoicing mandatory with CTC reporting to VID within 5 working days
All B2B e-invoicing mandatory via UJP eRačun or registered providers
SAF-T reporting mandatory for small enterprises
PME and micro-enterprises must send and receive e-invoices
Phased rollout starting with large companies via Peppol
SAF-T reporting mandatory for all VAT-registered except micro
Medium and small companies join the Peppol mandate
SAF-T reporting mandatory for micro-enterprises
Micro companies join the Peppol mandate
EU-wide digital reporting requirements for intra-EU B2B transactions
Countries where an e-invoicing mandate is already in force, with the earliest date per country.
The European Union is changing how businesses handle invoicing. By 2030, the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative will require all intra-EU B2B transactions to use standardized electronic invoicing formats.
January 2026 marks a milestone with Belgium, Croatia, and Germany implementing major B2B requirements. Belgium adopts a "Big Bang" approach — all businesses must comply simultaneously via the Peppol network.
France takes a phased approach, rolling out requirements by company size from 2026 through 2028, giving smaller businesses more time to prepare.
Germany requires all businesses to receive e-invoices from January 2025, but sending requirements are phased by revenue size (2027 for large companies, 2028 for all).
- Tax compliance. Non-compliant invoices may be rejected for VAT deduction purposes.
- Financial penalties. Some countries impose fines (e.g., France: €15 per invoice, capped at €15,000/year per CGI Art. 1737).
- Business operations. Your customers may refuse to accept non-compliant invoices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will there be more delays?
- France has delayed multiple times. Germany's timeline has remained stable. Belgium confirmed no delays expected. Build buffer time into your planning.
- Does this affect invoices to/from non-EU countries?
- Current mandates focus on domestic transactions. Cross-border EU invoicing will be harmonized under ViDA by 2030. Non-EU trade follows bilateral agreements.
- What if my accounting software doesn't support e-invoicing?
- Most major packages (SAP, Exact, DATEV, QuickBooks) have added e-invoicing features. If yours doesn't, you can use standalone tools or access points.
- Can I still send PDF invoices?
- Depends on country. Germany: Yes during transition (with recipient consent). Belgium: No, Peppol required. France: Only via certified platform with structured data.
Dates come from the deadline data files and are re-verified against official sources. Report an error or update.
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Checking is free. The first verified download every 30 days is free. After that €1.90 per invoice, or €9 a month for all of them.