Webinar: E-Invoicing and VAT - What global businesses need to know
E-invoicing is no longer a future consideration but an imminent compliance and operational priority across Europe.
Ireland has announced a major modernisation of its VAT system with the introduction of mandatory electronic invoicing and real-time VAT reporting. The Revenue Commissioners set out a phased timetable for the introduction of e-invoicing:
November 2028: large corporates – domestic B2B
November 2029: all VAT-registered businesses engaged in intra-EU B2B trade
July 2030: full cross-border B2B e-invoicing and real-time reporting across the EU
Far from being a simple PDF exchange, e-invoicing involves structured, machine-readable data integrated directly with ERP systems, delivering benefits such as VAT fraud reduction, real-time tax reporting, and significant efficiency gains.
Following the announcement in Budget 2026 that Ireland would be introducing ViDA, commencing for certain corporates in 2028 and for other taxpayers in 2029, companies are encouraged to act early.
Business impact:
Non-compliance risks operational disruption and reputational damage, as clients increasingly demand assurance of readiness. Beyond tax, e-invoicing affects procurement, finance, and IT workflows, making cross-departmental collaboration essential.
Strategic actions recommended:
Conduct impact assessments and map affected jurisdictions.
Review ERP and invoicing systems for structured data compatibility.
Engage technology partners with multi-country expertise (e.g., Ecosio’s scalable, fully managed solution).
Implement training and change management to embed new processes.
Why act now:
With mandates approaching and complexity increasing, early preparation ensures compliance, minimises disruption, and positions businesses for efficiency gains and digital transformation.
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