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Albania B2B and B2C e-invoices 2021

Electronic invoicing 2021 phased introduction

Albania has rolled out its mandatory electronic invoice regime in 2021 in the following stages:

  • 1 Jan 2021 – B2G transactions
  • 1 Jul 2021 – B2B transactions
  • 1 Sep 2021 – B2C transactions

Eligible taxpayers must use government certified invoice software to create e-invoices. There is the option to have the government review and approve in-house developed solutions or off-the-shelf accounting or ERP solutions. No other invoice will be acceptable for reporting or input VAT deductions.

Check VAT Calc’s global live VAT invoice transaction and e-invoice reporting tracker to see where else real-time submissions of invoices is being implemented. Check out the countries that have implemented pre-filled VAT / GST returns around the world.

Clearance of e-invoices

E-invoices must pass through a ‘simplified fiscalisation procedure’, using the ‘Self-Help Portal’. The may be applied for small businesses and B2G transactions. The National Agency of the Information Society (NAIS) and General Directorate of Taxes have certified a number of  companies having developed different invoicing solutions for B2G, B2B and B2C transactions. This includes a QR Code requirement for invoices.

The EU e-invoice and live transaction reporting proposals are now being considered by the Commission

Europe e-invoicing and live reporting

Country Date Comments (click for details)
EU e-invoice proposals 2030-35 Digital reporting and e-invoicing harmonisation
Albania Jan 2021 Authorised e-invoice software and pre-clearance
Belgium Jan 2026 Phased introduction of B2B e-invoices
Bulgaria TBC Public consultation on pre-clearance model e-invoice
Croatia Jan 2026 B2B mandatory e-invoicing
Denmark 2024 Digital record keeping obligations
Estonia Jul 2025 Suppliers must offer customers e-invoicing option
Finland Apr 2020 Customer option to require B2B e-invoices
France Sep 2026 E-invoicing and e-reporting for B2B and B2C
Germany 2025-28 B2B mandatory e-invoicing proposals
Greece 2025 e-invoicing based on exiting myDATA digital reporting
Hungary Jul 2018 RTIR live invoice reporting. No govt pre-clearance required
Hungary Jan 2024 eVAT pre-filled returns based on live invoice reporting
Italy Jan 2019 Micro businesses join SdI e-invoicing Jan 2024
Ireland TBC Public consultation underway
Latvia Jan 2026 B2B e-invoices based on PEPPOL
Lithuania TBC E-invoicing platform being scoped
Moldova TBC Extension consultation for 2025
Montenegro TBC B2B mandatory e-invoicing preparations
Netherlands No mandate planned Unlikely to adopt domestic reforms
Poland Feb 2026 B2B mandated e-invoicing
Portugal Jan 2024 Certified invoicing software for non-residents
Portugal Jan 2024 ATCUD digital invoice signature for non-residents
Romania Jul 2024 RO e-invoicing implementation
Russia TBC Extension of Traceability Model to B2B on hold
Serbia Jan 2023 B2B e-invoicing
Slovakia 2025 B2B and B2C e-invoice rollout
Slovenia Jun 2026 B2B e-invoicing mandate
Spain 1 Jul 2017 SII live invoice and book reporting
Spain 3 Jan 2026? Certified e-invoicing software VERI*FACTU
Spain 3 Jan 2027? Pre-clearance B2B e-invoices; supplement to SII
Sweden TBC PEPPOL based mandatory e-invoicing
Turkey Jan 2014 e-invoice e-Fatura and e-Arşiv
UK Apr 2022 MTD for VAT extended to 1.1million taxpayers
UK Oct 2024 E-invoicing consultation

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