Timeline

E-Invoicing Deadlines in Europe: 2025-2030

E-invoicing mandates are rolling out across Europe faster than ever. By 2030, most EU business invoicing will require structured electronic formats. This page tracks every deadline you need to know.

32 deadlines tracked

27 EU countries

Updated Jan 10, 2026

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Understanding EU E-Invoicing Deadlines

The European Union is undergoing a massive transformation in 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.

Key Milestones to Watch

January 2026 marks a critical 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).

Why These Deadlines Matter

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
Competitive Advantage: Early adopters streamline processes and reduce costs

What Happens If You Miss a Deadline?

Consequences vary by country:

Belgium: Invoices may be rejected, VAT deduction denied
Germany: During transition, non-compliant invoices still accepted with consent
France: Fines up to €15 per invoice, VAT deduction issues
Poland: Invoices without KSeF number are invalid for VAT purposes