The post explains that e‑invoicing success hinges on technical validation, especially schematron rules, rather than just electronic transmission. It highlights how failures in these rules can delay payments, increase DSO, and create manual intervention for AP teams. The author plans to share deeper insights into validation and integration in future posts.
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VatCalc · about 2 hours ago
Bulgaria’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to raise the mandatory VAT registration threshold from €50,130 to €85,000, effective 1 January 2027, in line with EU SME scheme limits. The country adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, setting its 2026 threshold at €51,130 (≈BGN 100,000), and previously had a temporary increase to BGN 166,000 in 2025 before reverting to BGN 100,000 in April 2025.
Accountancy Age · 2 days ago
The article outlines a compliance roadmap for UK firms expanding globally, highlighting the need to register for VAT in each jurisdiction, including Germany's €1 threshold and the EU's ViDA initiative. It details penalties for non‑registration, the adoption of PEPPOL e‑invoicing, and the launch of the Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework in 2026. UK firms are urged to map their nexus, maintain accurate digital audit trails, and integrate tax engines compatible with EU standards.
VatCalc · 2 days ago
Sweden’s Parliament approved a proposal that will allow the Swedish Tax Agency to conduct online audits of businesses’ cloud accounting and VAT records starting 1 April 2026. The new powers remove the ban on internet access, enabling auditors to log in directly to live systems via read‑only profiles or secure APIs, even when the taxpayer does not cooperate. The change also updates evidence rules to support remote examination of electronic records and is part of a broader move toward structured e‑invoicing and digital compliance.
RSM Ireland · 3 days ago
RSM Ireland’s Spring 2026 VAT newsletter highlights key updates from Irish Revenue, including a new e‑invoicing mandate for large corporates, a 9% VAT rate for qualifying apartment construction, and guidance on Relevant Contracts Tax and fraud prevention.
ICAEW · 3 days ago
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty reminds businesses that the deadline for submitting a VAT return and paying any VAT due to HMRC is not extended even if it falls on a weekend or Bank Holiday. The general rule is one calendar month and 7 days after the end of the accounting period, with specific dates for each period in 2026/27. Paper returns and the annual accounting scheme have their own distinct deadlines.
Commercialista Telematico · 3 days ago
The article examines a case where an Italian company offers a €5,000 discount to a German customer in exchange for advertising services, treating the discount as a VAT swap under Article 11 of DPR 633/1972. It discusses whether the discount should be applied as a reduction on the supply invoice or issued as a separate credit note, and explains the reverse charge mechanism in Italy.
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Key Takeaways
Schematron validation rules are XML-based checks that ensure an e‑invoice contains all required fields, correct tax codes, and structured data; they determine whether an invoice is legally valid, technically accepted, and payable.
If an invoice fails a schematron rule, it can be rejected before reaching Accounts Payable, leading to delayed payments, longer DSO, manual interventions, and payment disputes.
The author intends to share insights on schematron rules, validation layers, and integration architectures, focusing on how these technical details translate into real value or risk for AR/AP teams.
Primary source
Read the full article at LinkedInThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 10 March 2026. The original source is LinkedIn.
