{"id":11602,"date":"2026-02-02T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/blog\/en\/?p=11602"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:09:13","slug":"einvoicing-all-the-major-news-to-kick-off-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/blog\/en\/einvoicing-all-the-major-news-to-kick-off-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"E-invoicing: All the major news to kick off 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As 2026 gets underway, the e-invoicing regimes in many countries have progressed from the planning stage into operational implementation. New obligations, technical details and initial experience with regulations characterize the situation companies are facing at the start of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This post brings together the most relevant e-invoicing and e-reporting updates \u2013 with a particular focus on Europe as well as selected markets which are globally significant for internationally active companies and hidden champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the official launch of Fiscalization 2.0 on January 1, 2026, the Croatian tax authority has also expanded their support efforts substantially. Companies can now access comprehensive official guidelines, FAQs, technical documentation and practical examples in a dedicated information area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Questions and answers on the fiscalization law Info materials and technical instructions First key figures (January 1-13, 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, the system showed typical teething problems, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tax authority expressly emphasizes that it aims to take a cooperative approach. During the launch phase, organizations making constructive efforts to cooperate will not be subject to any sanctions for failure to adhere to the new regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official statement and details FAQs regarding FiskApplication The Finance Ministry has also ensured that the system is running in a stable way and that there is no official reason for delays in submitting e-invoices. Statement issued by the tax authority Official guidelines for \u201cFiscalization 2.0\u201d At the start of 2026, Poland is stepping up its operative preparations to launch KSeF, its new national e-invoicing system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n More details about the KSeF Open Days Parallel to this, important functional and legal changes have been introduced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important technical information for integrators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, core regulations regarding when KSeF is mandatory and under which conditions exemptions are applicable are coming into force on February 1, 2026: Documentation describing the German Electronic Business Address (GEBA) has been published, introducing a voluntary new addressing scheme for the interchange of electronic business data. Based on the German Business Identification Number (W-IdNr), a unique identifier assigned to all companies and individuals doing business in Germany, GEBA supports complex corporations and company structures \u2013 particularly when it comes to the Peppol network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Announcement Format specifications GEBA is considered a potential forerunner to future DCTCE models in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serbia is pushing ahead with its e-invoicing system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The e-invoicing law has also become stricter, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Legislation text By means of Emergency Ordinance 89\/2025, Romania has now harmonized the submission periods for e-invoices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/legislatie.just.ro\/Public\/DetaliiDocument\/305817<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oman has officially announced its transition from planning to implementation of its e-invoicing scheme. The model is based on Peppol standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roadmap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statement: Tax Authority of Oman \u2013 Fawtara<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As of January 12, 2026, it is now possible to declare a \u201cwaived VAT amount\u201d in XML submissions in specific e-invoicing scenarios. As a consequence, the XSLT display also needs to be modified. The mandatory use of PINT AE Version 1.0.2 was already introduced on January 21, 2026. From the start of 2026, invoices for amounts higher than 10,000 ILS require a 9-digit allocation number generated by the tax authority. After the beginning of June, the threshold will be reduced to 5,000 ILS. Malaysia is combining Peppol (PINT-MY) with the government\u2019s MyInvois system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To aid international harmonization, the OECD has published strategic guidelines on digital continuous transactional reporting (DCTR). This news roundup clearly shows that as 2026 gets underway e-invoicing is no longer a matter for the future and has already become operative reality. The focus is now shifting from legislation to the stability of systems, quality of data and achieving compliance across the board \u2013 especially in international settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Retarus supports companies with its scalable, Peppol-enabled, fully managed e-invoicing platform which ensures legally compliant processes in Europe and around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/hr\/pitanja-i-odgovori-vezani-uz-zakon-o-fiskalizaciji-8031\/8031<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/hr\/informativni-materijali\/8150<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/hr\/pocetni-pokazatelji-primjene-zakona-o-fiskalizaciji-prema-fiskalizacijskim-porukama-izdano-vise-od-1-6-milijuna-eracuna\/8280<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/hr\/fiskaplikacija-8274\/8274<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/hr\/demanti-navoda-o-nestabilnosti-sustava-fiskalizacije\/8255<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/hr\/vodic-kroz-fiskalizaciju-2-0\/8149<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPoland: KSeF 2.0 \u2013 Preparations underway for mandatory e-invoicing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/www.podatki.gov.pl\/aktualnosci\/dni-otwarte-ksef-w-urzedach-skarbowych\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.gov.pl\/web\/kas\/ministerstwo-finansow-udostepnilo-w-e-us-modul-zgloszen-faktur-z-zalacznikiem-dla-ksef-20<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.gov.pl\/web\/finanse\/zmiana-adresow-srodowisk-ksef–komunikat-dla-integratorow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/legislacja.rcl.gov.pl\/projekt\/12376354\/katalog\/13002914#13002914<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGermany: GEBA to serve as the foundation for address standardization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/xeinkauf.de\/aktuelles\/peppol\/geba-jetzt-online\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/xeinkauf.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GEBA-Formatspezifikation-v1.0.1-2025.12.15.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSerbia: System updates and tightening of statutory requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/www.efaktura.gov.rs\/vest\/en\/8029\/sef-version-3160-available-in-production-environment.php<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.efaktura.gov.rs\/vest\/en\/7957\/sef-update-3151-available-in-production-environment.php<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.efaktura.gov.rs\/extfile\/en\/7939\/%D0%97a%D0%BAo%D0%BD%20o%20e%D0%BBe%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%80o%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BAo%D0%BC%20%D1%84a%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81a%D0%9A%D1%83_%20_.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRomania: Uniform submission deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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International developments with high significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oman: E-invoicing becomes compulsory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Turkey: Clarification regarding VAT exemptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/ebelge.gib.gov.tr\/duyurular.html#34cc9c43094eaf96eac870d4080d5e74<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nUAE: Peppol deadline brought forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/peppol.org\/documentation\/technical-documentation\/post-award-documentation\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIsrael: Mandatory use of allocation numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.gov.il\/BlobFolder\/policy\/inst-071225-1\/he\/vat_inst-071225-1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMalaysia: Postponements and clarifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/mdec.my\/static\/pdf\/national-einvoicing\/Malaysia_PINT_Specifications_FAQ%20v1.0.pdf<\/a>
https:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my\/media\/fzagbaj2\/irbm-e-invoice-guideline.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nOECD: Guidelines for DCTR models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/publications\/2026\/01\/digital-continuous-transactional-reporting-for-value-added-tax_09f49627.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n