European E-invoicing Timeline (2024 Updated)

E-invoicing allows governments to easily access transaction data, sometimes in real-time, reduce manual invoicing mistakes, and ensure accurate tax collection. This is why e-invoicing is gradually becoming mandatory across Europe. To ensure you stay compliant, we have compiled a list of all upcoming European regulations.

E-invoicing is the exchange of invoices between taxpayers in an electronic format. Electronic invoices contain the same data as traditional invoices, but can be easily customized and optimized for specific purposes, such as including UPN for faster payments. The primary goal is to optimize business workflow and streamline the invoicing process. For governments, e-invoicing is crucial to easily access transaction data, sometimes in real-time, reduce manual invoicing mistakes, and ensure accurate tax collection. This is why e-invoicing is gradually becoming mandatory across Europe. To make sure you stay compliant, here is the list of European E-invoicing Timeline.

In this article, we will cover:

E-invoicing Timeline

How Space Invoices Can Help You

E-invoicing Timeline

The timeline is set based on the countries with the most imminent changes. For more detailed information about each mandate, click on the links provided in the section or check out our list of supported countries, which offers comprehensive invoicing and tax guides. The information is strictly informative, as regulations and timelines change frequently. However, we are constantly monitoring updates and strive to keep the blog as current as possible. The latest update was made on October 8, 2024.

Spain 🇪🇸

July 2024: Mandatory QR code on e-invoicing for large businesses in Spain;

2027: Large businesses mandatory B2B e-invoicing in Spain.

2028: All businesses mandatory B2B e-invoicing in Spain.

Portugal 🇵🇹

31st December 2024: Mandatory B2G e-invoicing for micro and small enterprises in Portugal.

Slovakia 🇸🇰

Start of 2025: Mandatory B2B and B2C e-invoicing in Slovakia.

Germany 🇩🇪

1st January 2025: Mandatory capabilities of receiving and processing e-invoices in Germany;

January 2027: Companies with an annual turnover of more than €800,000 must issue e-invoices in Germany;

January 2028: All companies have to issue e-invoices in Germany.

Estonia 🇪🇪

1st July 2025: Sellers are obligated to be able to receive and issue e-invoices if wished so by customers Estonia.

Ukraine 🇺🇦

1st January 2025: SAF-T becomes mandatory for large taxpayers in Ukraine;

1st January 2027: SAF-T mandatory for all taxpayers in Ukraine.

Latvia 🇱🇻

1st January 2025: Mandatory e-invoicing to budget entities in Latvia;

1st January 2026: Mandatory e-invoicing for all B2B transaction in Latvia.

Croatia 🇭🇷

1st January 2026: Mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions in Croatia.

Belgium 🇧🇪

1st January 2026: Mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions in Belgium

Poland 🇵🇱

1st February 2026: Mandatory e-invoicing for enterprises whose annual revenue exceeds 200 million PLN in Poland,

1st April 2026: Mandatory B2B e-invoicing for all enterprises in Poland.

Slovenia 🇸🇮

July 2026: Mandatory B2B e-invoicing for all enterprises in Slovenia.

France 🇫🇷

1st September 2026: Mandatory B2B e-invoicing for large and mid-cap companies in France.

1st September 2027: Mandatory B2B e-invoicing for small and medium enterprises in France.

How Space Invoices Can Help You

With Space Invoices, you can utilize a single API for global invoicing compliance with all current and future regulations. Our API streamlines all e-invoicing processes, saving you time and reducing costs while eliminating manual errors. Why spend time on invoicing when we can handle all legal responsibilities, allowing you to focus on growing your company?

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