North Macedonia’s Public Revenue Office has launched the third pilot phase of its e‑Faktura e‑invoicing platform, moving from API testing to end‑user business process testing. The mandatory rollout of the system is scheduled for October 2026, requiring all non‑cash B2B invoices to be issued, validated and cleared electronically via the DAP central platform.
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Kathimerini · 3 months ago
North Macedonia has lowered the VAT on gasoline and diesel from 18% to 10% effective 23 March 2026 for a two‑week period to curb fuel price rises linked to the Middle East conflict. The change is expected to keep gasoline prices stable while diesel will rise modestly by 3–3.5 dinars (€0.04–€0.05) per litre.
VatCalc · 3 months ago
North Macedonia has temporarily reduced fuel VAT from 18% to 10% to curb price rises triggered by the Middle East conflict. The measure, announced by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, takes effect from midnight on 23 March 2026 and is set to last two weeks. Petrol prices are expected to stay flat while diesel may rise slightly by €0.04‑€0.05 per litre.
Telegrafi · 3 months ago
The North Macedonian government announced a reduction of the VAT rate on fuel from 18% to 10% to curb rising fuel prices. Gasoline prices remain unchanged, while diesel will rise by only 3–3.5 denars per litre. The change was approved in an extraordinary meeting on 22 March 2026.
VatAbout · 5 months ago
North Macedonia has introduced several VAT and e‑invoicing updates in late 2025 and early 2026. The VAT exemption for small‑value shipments is now limited to non‑commercial items, the 5% preferential rate for residential buildings is extended to 2028, and a pilot e‑invoice system (e‑Faktura) began on 5 January 2026. A new Top‑up Tax Rulebook was also published, aligning with OECD standards.
Pagero · 5 months ago
North Macedonia has begun the pilot testing phase of its new e-invoice system, e‑Faktura, on 5 January 2026. The state‑owned platform will allow real‑time, direct communication between businesses and the tax authority, with test invoices having no legal effect. The rollout will include a client application by the end of Q1 2026, a production server by the end of Q2 2026, and mandatory adoption from Q3 2026.
Thomson Reuters · about 4 hours ago
The Thomson Reuters Institute report highlights that EU‑wide ViDA mandates for cross‑border e‑invoicing and digital reporting will come into force in 2030, while many member states are already implementing national e‑invoice and real‑time reporting requirements. Despite widespread awareness, only 22% of EU tax and finance professionals have a formal, funded transition program, underscoring a significant readiness gap.
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Key Takeaways
The mandatory rollout is scheduled for October 2026.
Invoices will be issued and validated through DAP’s central e‑Faktura platform.
Each invoice must be issued electronically, validated in real‑time, receive a unique code, and be cleared before it can be legally used.
The third pilot phase has launched, moving from API testing to end‑user business process testing.
Primary source
Read the full article at VATCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in North Macedonia. The original source is VATCalc.
