This article argues that e‑invoicing does not create new problems but instead exposes existing process failures. It highlights how structured invoices enforce strict validation rules in countries such as Italy, India, and Germany, and cites adoption statistics following Italy’s 2019 mandate. The piece also discusses the impact of e‑invoicing on exception rates, processing costs, and cycle times.
The mandate took effect in 2019, causing adoption to rise from 41.6% in 2018 to 94.9% within a year and reaching 97.5% by 2023.
The SDI rejects any FatturaPA XML file with a malformed VAT ID or invalid tax code before it reaches the buyer.
Invoices must be submitted in a prescribed JSON schema with over 50 mandatory fields, and a single mismatched GSTIN or HSN code triggers rejection.
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Fonoa · about 11 hours ago
This webinar discusses how Booking.com scaled its e‑invoicing compliance across multiple European markets by centralizing tax data and partnering with Fonoa. The presentation highlights the shift from a country‑by‑country approach to a unified strategy, the cross‑functional collaboration required, and practical guidance on vendor selection and implementation planning.
KPMG · 1 day ago
KPMG releases its latest installment of the Taxation of the Digitalized Economy series, summarising VAT and indirect tax updates that affect digital platforms and cross‑border services. The update covers new VAT responsibilities in Chile, Significant Economic Presence rules in Côte d’Ivoire, DAC8 crypto and platform reporting progress in the EU, and emerging VAT measures for digital services in Jamaica, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Mexico and Poland. These developments are relevant for businesses relying on digital business models, platforms and data‑driven services.
Basware · 1 day ago
Basware’s latest blog post outlines ten key performance indicators that distinguish high‑performing organizations in e‑invoicing compliance. The research, based on responses from 400 finance, tax, IT, and compliance leaders, highlights challenges such as limited visibility into evolving mandates and reliance on spreadsheets, and offers practical steps for building a strategic compliance capability.
Fintua · 6 days ago
The blog post summarizes a session at ELEVATE 2026, emphasizing that VAT automation is now essential for global operations. It outlines practical steps—data stabilization, standardization, pilot automation, and continuous optimization—and highlights the role of co‑sourcing and AI in elevating tax teams from operators to strategic advisors.
LinkedIn · 10 days ago
The post discusses how SAP's VAT logic can fail due to governance and design issues rather than system bugs. It highlights that VAT determination often appears to work but may still be incorrect, and that KGT’s in‑SAP VAT data analysis uncovers these problems.
LinkedIn Article by James Dodd · 12 days ago
Multi‑country e‑invoicing is evolving from a compliance exercise into a global business transformation initiative. The article outlines four strategic pillars—selecting a single global supplier, partnering with a tax‑technology expert, ensuring clean ERP‑driven data, and leveraging automation—to turn compliance into operational value. These elements can help multinational organisations reduce complexity, improve accuracy, and unlock broader financial insights.
