Hello,
I am interested in implementing electronic invoicing.
It will be required in many EU countries in following years, and in Croatia it is already partly required, but next year there is plan to be fully required.
This will justify whmcs recent price update.
Interesting link about that
https://www.einvoicingbasics.co.uk/why-einvoicing/regulatory-compliance/https://www.theglobaltreasurer.com/2020/11/04/eu-e-invoicing-rules-take-shape/
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UBL invoices
It would be great to have UBL invoices attached to an invoice generated by WHMCS.UBL invoicing becomes more and more popular nowadays.http://ubl.xml.org/wiki/about-ubl
E-invoices
HiI already asked many times if it is possible to have this option as well. I was comparing WHMCS to the competitors and see that the other already has a solution for Estonian E-invoices which will be mandatory since Jan 2025.https://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/estonian_e_invoice/https://hostbill.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/2870673409/Estonian+E-invoiceAs other Estonian providers i will need to look for a solution and best would be to have it from my current partner WHMCS, of course.thanks
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For the transmission of invoices, transition periods apply, particularly for businesses issuing invoices in the B2B sector.
1. Transition Period until December 31, 2026
Until the end of 2026, businesses may continue to send “other invoices” (e.g., PDFs via email) as long as the recipient explicitly agrees.
Legal Basis: Section 14 (2) Sentence 2 of the German Value Added Tax Act (UStG).
2. Mandatory E-Invoicing from January 1, 2027 for Large Businesses
From January 1, 2027, businesses with an annual turnover exceeding €800,000 in the previous year must issue and transmit invoices as e-invoices in the XRechnung or ZUGFeRD format.
Legal Basis: Section 14 (2) Sentence 3 UStG.
3. Mandatory E-Invoicing from January 1, 2028 for All Businesses
From January 1, 2028, all businesses, regardless of their annual turnover, are required to create and send invoices as e-invoices.
Legal Basis: Section 14 (2) Sentence 4 UStG.
What Does This Mean for Us as a B2B Business?
Since we deal exclusively with B2B customers, this regulation directly impacts us.
- A standard PDF invoice may only be sent with the recipient’s consent.
- If the recipient refuses consent, there are two options:
1. Mandatory e-invoicing (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD).
2. Sending a paper invoice.
Indirect Obligation as of January 1, 2025
These new regulations imply that we must start preparing by January 1, 2025 to ensure smooth operations. Recipient refusals of PDF invoices are expected to increase significantly.
There are different timelines for each country within Europe. Is there a particular country's timeline which is concerning you?
For germany:
Starting from 01/01/2025:
The priority of paper invoices will be eliminated.
Every company can send e-invoices. During the first two years, paper invoices may still be sent. Other electronic invoice formats (PDF, etc.) may only be sent with the recipient's consent.
Important: "..may only be sent with the recipient's consent."
This means that if the recipient refuses to send the invoice via email/PDF, I have to send it by post because WHMCS cannot do e-invoice.
Just wanted to drop an update and let everyone know that we are aware of this and actively investigating it. We're working hard to understand the core standard requirements as well as the per country requirements and as soon as we have a decision made on the direction we're heading we will radiate that.
I have spoken with this company and it is very good
https://www.fiskaly.com/signes/verifactu
Now we just have to start writing the module
Equipo soporte Tecnico.
http://www.iberonet.es
The timeline for Germany for e-invoicing to become mandatory are 1st Jan 2027 and 1st Jan 2028 for the majority of WHMCS users. This is according to the official source: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/sites/display/DIGITAL/eInvoicing+in+Germany
So it's getting quite urgent.
Otherwise, it's bye bye WHMCS.
The timelines for Germany for this to be mandatory are 1st Jan 2027 and 1st Jan 2028 for the majority of WHMCS users. This is according to the official source: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/sites/display/DIGITAL/eInvoicing+in+Germany
In 2025 it will also be required in Belgium.