Burkina Faso will launch a certified electronic invoicing system in January 2026 to centralise transaction data, curb VAT fraud and reduce corruption. The system requires businesses to use certified software, terminals and internet connectivity, and will enable continuous data flow to the tax authority for better revenue forecasting and credit assessment.

The article explains that from July 2028 the EU’s ViDA Single VAT Registration will eliminate the call‑off stock simplification, making cross‑border inventory movements taxable and digitally reportable immediately. It outlines the need for businesses to use OSS or local VAT registrations, highlights the risk of legacy systems, and promotes modern single‑engine platforms such as VATCalc to meet the new compliance requirements.

Bloomberg Tax’s analysis outlines how the EU’s ViDA reform and global digital reporting mandates will reshape VAT compliance in 2026, with several EU member states implementing e‑invoicing and real‑time data transmission ahead of the 2030 deadline. The article highlights the growing role of AI in detecting non‑compliance and the implications of the 2025 CJEU Arcomet ruling on transfer‑pricing adjustments. Businesses are urged to modernize invoicing, automate data flows, and align internal processes to meet the new digital and AI‑driven compliance requirements.

Deloitte’s partner Adham Hafoudh discusses the rapid rollout of e‑invoicing and e‑reporting mandates across Europe, the data consolidation challenges they pose, and the expected expansion of these obligations up to 2030. He highlights Deloitte’s integrated advisory and technology solutions to help firms adapt, and notes the potential role of AI in further automating tax processes while stressing the need for precision and data security.

Malaysia has postponed the 4th wave of mandatory B2B e‑invoicing for firms with RM1m‑RM5m turnover to January 2027, and raised the minimum sales threshold for e‑invoicing from RM500k to RM1m, cancelling the 5th wave. The MyInvois portal will roll out in phases from August 2024, with new guidance (MyInvois 2.1) issued in April 2025 and a 6‑month soft‑landing period for the first wave. The Continuous Transaction Control model now requires pre‑verification of XML invoices via LHDN’s portal/API, issuance of a digital certification serial number, and inclusion of a QR code on all invoices.