The article examines the ownership of the SAF‑T compliance process across European organisations, outlining the roles of tax, finance, IT, and external advisers. It highlights the challenges of multi‑country mandates and proposes a three‑layer model—accountability, operational ownership, and execution—to streamline responsibilities. The piece also notes the expanding SAF‑T requirements, such as Bulgaria’s 2026 launch, and stresses the importance of clear ownership for accurate, timely filings.

This guide explains how to design an e‑invoicing RFP that accommodates the growing number of mandates worldwide, highlighting the EU’s ViDA deadline of July 2030 for intra‑EU B2B e‑invoicing and outlining five compliance models. It offers practical steps for mapping mandates, drafting model‑specific questions, and evaluating vendors on regulatory adaptability, integration, and security.

The Kenya Revenue Authority will integrate export VAT return data from its integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) with the iTax filing platform effective May 2026. Exporters will see validated export values automatically prefilled in their VAT returns, but must capture their PIN and a valid TIMS/eTIMS zero‑rated invoice number when lodging export documents in iCMS. Only transactions validated and linked to the taxpayer’s PIN and invoice will be accepted in VAT returns.

Russian e‑commerce industry group APET has called for a gradual introduction of a 22% VAT on imported goods, citing the risk of a 15–25% price shock if imposed immediately. The Finance Ministry proposes a phased rollout of 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, and 22% in 2029, while the Industry and Trade Ministry supports a full 22% rate from January 1 2027.

The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.

Germany has released new versions of its e‑invoicing standards, including Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD, to improve cross‑border interoperability and simplify implementation. The updates introduce a Central Settlement (ZR) framework, gross invoice processing for specific sectors, and updated reference templates for various transaction types.

The article analyzes over 200 e-invoicing vendors across 120+ countries, revealing a highly fragmented market where most vendors specialize in a single country or compliance model. It highlights that 15+ countries have e-invoicing deadlines in 2026 and identifies five distinct compliance models worldwide, underscoring the need for multinational buyers to evaluate vendors by model coverage rather than country count.

Singapore’s GST InvoiceNow e‑invoicing mandate, effective November 2025, requires all GST‑registered businesses to transmit invoices through the national InvoiceNow network using structured XML standards such as SG Peppol BIS or PINT‑SG and to report invoice data to IRAS. The article outlines buyer and supplier responsibilities, handling of exceptions (PDF, cross‑border, inter‑company) and stresses the need for robust process controls and compliance confidence.