E-invoicing in European Union — mandate, deadlines & formats

Everything on the European Union e-invoicing mandate: timeline, accepted formats (UBL, UN/CEFACT CII, PEPPOL BIS 3.0) and how to validate any invoice against EN16931 for free.

Date	Requirement
2030-07-01	ViDA: e-invoicing + digital reporting mandatory for cross-border B2B transactions

Authority: EU-Kommission (ViDA)

FAQ

When does the European Union e-invoicing mandate start?

ViDA: e-invoicing + digital reporting mandatory for cross-border B2B transactions (from 2030-07-01).

Which formats are accepted in European Union?

Among others: UBL, UN/CEFACT CII, PEPPOL BIS 3.0. All EN16931-compliant.

Which model does European Union use?

PEPPOL interoperability.

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