A monthly roundup of e-invoicing updates across the world.
European Union
01 April 2026 – New EU Customs Authority to be based in Lille
The EU confirmed the location of its central Customs Authority, strengthening oversight and coordination ahead of upcoming customs and VAT reforms.
07 April 2026 – EU Commission launches public consultation on the revision of the E‑Invoicing Directive
A consultation was opened to modernise B2G e‑invoicing rules and align them with broader EU digital VAT initiatives.
Ghana
01 April 2026 – Fiscal Electronic Devices integrated into VAT return filing
VAT returns must now be based on transaction‑level data captured through certified fiscal electronic devices, embedding digital invoicing directly into VAT compliance.
Pakistan
01 April 2026 – FBR publishes draft rules for online integration of businesses
Draft rules propose mandatory real‑time integration of invoicing and POS systems with the Federal Board of Revenue through licensed integrators.
Sri Lanka
02 April 2026 – New VAT tax invoice format adopted
A revised invoice format with updated technical specifications became mandatory as part of Sri Lanka’s VAT reform and digitalisation roadmap.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of BiH)
07 April 2026 – Law on Fiscalization of Transactions adopted
The new law replaces hardware fiscal devices with a software‑based, real‑time transaction reporting system covering B2B, B2C, and B2G transactions.
Malaysia
16 April 2026 – Guidance issued on foreign currency exchange rates for tax invoices
Malaysia clarified how foreign‑currency amounts must be converted into MYR on tax invoices using approved and consistent exchange‑rate sources.
South Africa
16 April 2026 – Legal framework for e‑invoicing and e‑reporting introduced
Legislation established formal definitions and a legal basis for e‑invoicing and voluntary digital VAT reporting under a future interoperable CTC model.
Namibia
27 April 2026 – E‑invoicing timeline revised
The government adjusted its rollout schedule, confirming continued commitment to mandatory e‑invoicing while removing a fixed implementation date.
Slovakia
28 April 2026 – ONESOURCE Pagero accredited as service provider
Accreditation expanded the pool of compliant e‑invoicing service providers ahead of future mandate phases.
Poland
28 April 2026 – VAT Act amendments proposed to transpose ViDA
Legislative amendments were proposed to align national VAT law with the EU VAT in the Digital Age package.
28 April 2026 – Public consultation launched on KSeF 2.0 API
Authorities opened consultation on updated technical integration requirements for Poland’s national e‑invoicing system.
30 April 2026 – Scam invoice reporting added to KSeF 2.0
New functionality enables reporting of fraudulent invoices, strengthening system‑level anti‑fraud controls.
Kenya
30 April 2026 – Automation of VAT returns for exporters announced
Kenya will automate VAT return processing using electronically reported transaction data to streamline refunds and compliance.
Kazakhstan
30 April 2026 – VAT credit allocation feature rolled out
Automatic VAT recovery was replaced with an active invoice‑selection mechanism inside the e‑invoicing system, increasing control and audit visibility.
Morocco
30 April 2026 – E‑invoicing programme pre‑launch update published
Morocco confirmed technical readiness for its national clearance‑style e‑invoicing system with phased onboarding for taxpayers.
