Ireland is set to introduce a comprehensive e‑invoicing mandate in phases, with B2B reception mandatory from November 2028 and full ViDA compliance by July 2030. The mandate will rely on the Peppol network, using Peppol BIS 3.0 for B2B and Peppol BIS/PINT‑EU 4.0 for cross‑border e‑reporting. Revenue will issue detailed guidance ahead of each phase.
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Key Takeaways
From November 2028, all businesses must be able to receive B2B e‑invoices.
Ireland will rely on the Peppol network, specifically the Peppol BIS 3.0 format for B2B e‑invoicing.
From November 2029, all businesses involved in EU cross‑border B2B trade must issue and e‑report B2B invoices.
July 2030, when Ireland will have mandatory cross‑border e‑invoicing and e‑reporting for intra‑EU transactions.
Primary source
Read the full article at The Invoicing HubThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 26 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Ireland. The original source is The Invoicing Hub.
