Is e-invoicing mandatory for me yet?
Mandatory structured e-invoicing is arriving across the EU on different dates. Answer two or three questions and see exactly where you stand, and what you need to do.
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The EU-wide backstop
Whatever your country’s domestic date, the ViDA reform makes structured e-invoicing with near-real-time reporting mandatory for cross-border (intra-EU) B2B transactions from 1 July 2030; national systems align by 1 January 2035. See the full country-by-country deadline tracker.
Common questions
Is e-invoicing mandatory in the EU yet?
It depends on your country and the date. Several countries already require structured B2B e-invoicing (Italy since 2019, Romania since 2024, Belgium from 2026), while others have confirmed future dates (Germany, France, Poland) or none yet (Netherlands, Austria). The EU-wide requirement for cross-border B2B invoices starts on 1 July 2030 under the ViDA reform.
Does e-invoicing apply to freelancers and small businesses?
Usually yes, but several countries phase in the duty to issue by company size and give the smallest businesses extra time. The duty to be able to receive a structured e-invoice typically arrives first and applies broadly. Use the checker above with your size for the date that applies to you.
Is a PDF invoice still legal?
In many situations, yes. Where no structured mandate has started for you, a compliant invoice PDF with the correct VAT and reverse charge is still valid. Where a structured mandate is live (e.g. Italy, Belgium, Romania) a plain PDF no longer satisfies it on its own.
General information, not tax advice. Always confirm dates against the official sources linked in each result.