Governments are doing this to , reduce manual data entry errors, and—most importantly— crack down on tax evasion by gaining real-time visibility into transactions. Immediate Steps to Take
Remember that digital invoices must be stored in their original electronic format for audit purposes, often for up to 10 years. To help you get the right technical setup, let me know: Which country or region are you billing? What accounting software are you currently using?
Ensure your accounting or ERP system (like SAP, Xero, or QuickBooks) is configured to export the specific XML schema required by the country you are billing.
If you haven't already, sign up for the relevant government digital identity or billing portal.
Starting in , several regions—most notably Serbia and certain states in Germany —implemented mandatory Business-to-Government (B2G) e-invoicing . This shift requires businesses to move away from PDFs and paper, instead submitting invoices in structured digital formats that government systems can read automatically. What You Need to Know