Bulgaria has updated its Euro Introduction Law, setting a one-year dual pricing period from August 8, 2025, to August 8, 2026, during which prices must be shown in both BGN and EUR with identical formatting. Businesses have a two-month grace period (until October 8, 2025) before fines apply for violations such as missing dual labels or unjustified price increases, with strict anti-speculation rules in place until August 2026. Read more

S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Read more

On July 14, 2025, Indonesia mandated e-commerce platforms to withhold and remit a 0.5% income tax on sales by small- and medium-sized sellers earning 500 million to 4.8 billion rupiah annually (€29,400 - €282,400). Platforms must also report seller data to tax authorities. The rule targets platforms exceeding certain traffic and transaction thresholds, with a one-month compliance window. Aimed at... Read more

Slovakia has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to mandate structured e-invoicing and near real-time VAT reporting from January 2027, aligning with the EU’s ViDA initiative. The phased reform will adopt a 5-corner Peppol model and culminate in the full replacement of Control Statements and EC Sales Lists by mid-2030, supported by a unified tax engine to streamline compliance.  ... Read more

The upcoming Consumer Protection Law in the Republic of Srpska is set to introduce mandatory issuance of pro forma invoices (“Predračun”) for services over 100 KM, particularly affecting stores offering repairs or maintenance. Traders will need to obtain written consumer consent before providing such services, and issue the invoice using an electronic fiscal device, clearly labelled as “THIS IS NOT A FISCAL RECEIPT.” Read more

Effective 1 August 2025, Turkey revised its Special Consumption Tax (SCT) framework under Presidential Decision No. 10115, introducing a progressive SCT system for electric vehicles (EVs) and a flat 50% rate for off-road vehicles. EVs now face SCT rates ranging from 25% to 170%, depending on engine displacement and motor power, with no full exemptions despite their environmental benefits. Read more

If electronic devices fail completely, businesses must use verified bound receipt books and submit receipt data within five working days, with JIRs added manually upon receipt. As Croatia moves towards full implementation of "Fiscalization 2.0," businesses across the country are reporting serious technical difficulties, ranging from the inability to issue receipts with a Unique receipt Identifier... Read more

China’s new VAT law, effective 1 January 2026, modernizes the tax system in line with OECD standards and replaces outdated rules. The three-tier rate structure (13%, 9%, 6%) remains, but the scope expands to cover more transactions, including those by individuals. Main changes include the place-of-consumption rule for cross-border services, clearer rules for foreign digital providers, and taxation... Read more

Greece has abolished the use of handwritten receipts for 42 professional categories, requiring all affected businesses to issue digital receipts exclusively through the AADE’s e-Timologio platform, certified providers, or other approved technical means. This reform, part of broader anti-tax evasion measures, mandates real-time reporting of transactions to the myDATA platform, ending long-standing exemptions for many freelancers and service providers. Read more

Germany has updated its VAT invoicing and archiving rules to support mandatory B2B e-invoicing from January 1, 2025, requiring structured XML formats to be retained as the legal record and shortening the invoice retention period from 10 to 8 years. Additionally, from December 6, 2024, credit notes issued to non-entrepreneurs showing VAT without prompt objection may trigger unauthorized tax liabili... Read more

Montenegro’s Tax Administration conducted 1,715 inspections between May and July 2025, targeting coastal tourist areas and uncovering widespread violations, issuing over €1.2 million in fines and temporarily closing more than 10 companies. Authorities are emphasizing compliance with fiscalization laws, particularly among accommodation providers, and encouraging citizens to report irregularities. &... Read more

Italy is set to require written justification for tax inspections, following a proposed amendment responding to an ECHR ruling that criticized past practices for lacking privacy safeguards.   The Italian Revenue Agency and the Guardia di Finanza will no longer be allowed to inspect businesses or professional offices without a clear written justification. This major change comes from a propos... Read more

The Commonwealth Government is mandating e-invoicing for all non-corporate Commonwealth entities, aiming for 30% adoption by July 2026 and automated processing by December 2026, with assistance from the Australian Taxation Office. With a goal of 30% adoption by July 2026 and automated processing by December 2026, the Commonwealth Government is requiring electronic invoices by default for all non-c... Read more

France’s Chorus Pro platform will remain the official e-invoicing solution for public sector transactions even after the 2026 rollout of new B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations. Public sector suppliers can continue using Chorus Pro or opt for certified platforms, but certain invoices—like works contracts—must still go through Chorus Pro, with full compliance expected by September 2026. &nb... Read more