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E-invoicing requirements are changing across Europe as more EU countries introduce national mandates<\/a>. For businesses operating in several markets, this means keeping track of different deadlines and local requirements, while making sure their systems can support them.<\/p>\n

Alongside these national changes, ViDA e-invoicing rules, part of the EU\u2019s VAT in the Digital Age reforms, will introduce common e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements for cross-border B2B transactions within the EU from 1 July 2030.<\/p>\n

That may still seem a long way off, but many businesses are already including ViDA in their plans for ERP upgrades, finance processes and e-invoicing. With national requirements taking effect sooner, the decisions businesses make today will also shape how they prepare for ViDA.<\/p>\n

This blog explains what ViDA means for e-invoicing in Europe, when the requirements apply and what to consider as you plan ahead.<\/p>\n

What ViDA Is<\/h2>\n

VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) is a package of reforms designed to modernise the EU\u2019s VAT system so it better reflects how businesses operate today. It aims to reduce VAT fraud and simplify VAT compliance through greater use of digital processes, with e-invoicing at the centre.<\/p>\n

Adopted by the Council of the EU on 11 March 2025, the package covers three main areas: modernising VAT reporting through e-invoicing and digital reporting, updating VAT rules for the platform economy, and reducing the need for businesses to register for VAT in multiple EU countries.<\/p>\n

For finance and supply chain teams, the new e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements are particularly relevant. They will affect how businesses issue invoices and report transactions, making them an important consideration when planning changes to systems and processes.<\/p>\n

The ViDA E-Invoicing Timeline to 2035<\/h2>\n

ViDA is being introduced in stages through to 2035. For businesses trading across EU borders, a key date is 1 July 2030, when the new e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements for cross-border B2B transactions take effect.<\/p>\n

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Date <\/div>
What Happens <\/div>
Who It Affects<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>
March 11, 2025 and April 2025 <\/div>
The Council adopts the ViDA package, and it enters into force in April 2025. Member states can introduce domestic e-invoicing and digital reporting without EU approval. <\/div>
All EU member states <\/div><\/div><\/div>
May 20, 2026 <\/div>
The European Commission publishes a detailed work programme for DRR and e-invoicing, running from 2026 to 2035. <\/div>
Finance, tax, and IT teams <\/div><\/div><\/div>
July 1, 2028 <\/div>
Member states can start applying platform economy rules early. Single VAT registration updates begin. <\/div>
Platforms and businesses selling across borders <\/div><\/div><\/div>
January 1, 2030 <\/div>
Deemed supplier rules become mandatory for accommodation and passenger transport platforms. <\/div>
Platform businesses<\/div><\/div><\/div>
July 1, 2030 <\/div>
E-invoicing and DRR become mandatory for intra-EU B2B transactions. Invoices follow EN 16931, go out within 10 days, and are reported per transaction. EC Sales Lists end. Member states transpose the rules by June 30, 2030. <\/div>
Every VAT-registered business trading across EU borders <\/div><\/div><\/div>
January 1, 2035 <\/div>
Member states with digital reporting systems in place before 2024 align their domestic e-invoicing and reporting with ViDA. <\/div>
Businesses in countries such as\r\nItaly<\/a>,\r\nFrance<\/a>,\r\nand\r\nPoland<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

ViDA E-Invoicing Requirements From 1 July 2030<\/h2>\n

From 1 July 2030, businesses will need to issue structured e-invoices and digitally report data for cross-border B2B transactions within the scope of ViDA. This transaction-level reporting will replace EC Sales Lists.<\/p>\n

For these transactions, invoices must comply with the European e-invoicing standard, EN 16931, and generally be issued within 10 days of the event that triggers the VAT obligation. Businesses will also need to report the required data for each transaction to their tax authority.<\/p>\n

If your business trades with customers or suppliers in other EU countries, you should review which transactions are covered and whether your systems can support the new e-invoicing and reporting requirements.<\/p>\n

How Does ViDA Affect National E-Invoicing Mandates?<\/h2>\n

National e-invoicing and reporting requirements will continue to apply alongside ViDA. The reforms do not require every EU country to introduce digital reporting for domestic transactions. However, countries that choose to do so must follow the common EU framework, with qualifying existing systems required to align by 1 January 2035.<\/p>\n

For businesses operating in several European markets, this means planning for both national e-invoicing mandates and the common ViDA rules for cross-border transactions. Your systems will need to support the national requirements that apply to your business while also preparing for ViDA.<\/p>\n

Why 2030 Is Closer Than It Looks<\/h2>\n

Three reasons to start now:<\/p>\n