Ireland is set to introduce a comprehensive e‑invoicing mandate in phases, with B2B reception mandatory from November 2028 and full ViDA compliance by July 2030. The mandate will rely on the Peppol network, using Peppol BIS 3.0 for B2B and Peppol BIS/PINT‑EU 4.0 for cross‑border e‑reporting. Revenue will issue detailed guidance ahead of each phase.

The Swedish Ministry of Finance has appointed a special commissioner to lead a comprehensive inquiry into the implementation of the EU’s ViDA directive. The commission, launched on 5 February 2026, is expected to submit its findings and legislative proposals by 30 November 2027, with Sweden required to meet EU digital reporting obligations by 1 July 2030. The review will assess mandatory e‑invoicing for domestic transactions and cross‑border B2B digital reporting.

Austria is proposing a €2 delivery tax on B2C e-commerce parcels from large sellers, effective 1 October 2026, payable by the seller and triggered upon payment acceptance. The measure targets sellers with >€100 million in Austrian distance sales and aligns with the EU's upcoming €3 customs levy on low-value imports from 1 July 2026. Consultation on the proposal runs until 26 May 2026.

Italy’s e‑invoicing system will adopt new SDI technical specifications effective 15 May 2026, adding VAT‑group checks, expanded accreditation limits, and a sports‑worker exemption code. The ViDA directive will require Italy to shift from its centralized SdI model to a decentralized reporting architecture by 1 January 2035, and to adopt the EN16931 standard. These changes affect ERP vendors, e‑invoicing service providers, and all businesses issuing electronic invoices in Italy.