March Newsletter
March TaxTech Updates In the past month, there have been significant developments in the realm of tax compliance. Below, you’ll find a compilation of articles and news featured on the SNI Blog throughout March.
Jordan’s E-Invoicing Phase 2 Begins April 2025
Jordan will launch the second phase of its e-invoicing system on April 1, 2025, building on the initial rollout from 2022. Businesses and individuals within scope must issue invoices through the JoFotara platform or an approved connected system, with registration closing on May 31, 2024. Invoices issued under the new system will be mandatory and serve as definitive proof for tax-deductibility under Amendment No. (2) of 2025.
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ZATCA’s 21st Wave of Taxpayers
Saudi Arabia’s ZATCA has announced the 21st wave of Phase 2 e-invoicing integration for taxpayers with a taxable turnover above SAR 1.25 million in 2022, 2023, or 2024. These businesses must integrate with ZATCA’s platform between September 1 and November 30, 2025. ZATCA continues to roll out Phase 2 in waves, notifying each group at least six months ahead of their deadline.
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UAE e-Invoicing: A New Era of Digital Tax Compliance The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched a transformative e-Invoicing framework aimed at digitalizing the country’s tax compliance, with full rollout set for 2026. To ensure transparency and inclusivity, a public consultation ran until February 27, 2025, giving stakeholders a platform to provide input. The system will operate on a Decentralized Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE) model, where suppliers send invoice data to accredited service providers (ASPs) for validation before submission to tax authorities. The framework includes the PINT AE data dictionary, defining mandatory and optional fields for different invoice types to ensure standardization. Businesses must update their invoicing processes and systems to comply with the new regulations and benefit from improved efficiency and oversight.
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SNI’s Pharmaceutical Traceability System for Kazakhstan is Complete!
SNI has successfully delivered a cloud-based Pharmaceutical Traceability System for Kazakhstan, aligned with the country’s digital healthcare goals and integrated with SAP for efficiency and scalability. Kazakhstan’s mandatory labeling system, set for full implementation by July 1, 2025, aims to prevent counterfeit medicines and ensure transparency across the pharmaceutical supply chain. The system uses Data Matrix barcodes to track drugs from production to the patient, following global examples like Russia, Turkey, and the USA. Challenges such as high implementation costs and infrastructure gaps are being addressed through collaborations, including with Kazakhtelecom JSC. Once fully operational, the system is expected to boost patient safety, streamline inventory management, and strengthen regulatory control.
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EU Council Approves ViDA
The European Council approved the ViDA package on March 11, 2025, setting the stage for a major VAT reform across the EU that reflects the growing impact of the digital economy. The new framework allows Member States to adopt mandatory e-invoicing and introduces enhancements to the Import One-Stop-Shop (IOSS) to ease cross-border trade. Implementation will be gradual, allowing businesses time to adapt to new obligations. From July 2028, platforms offering short-term accommodation and transport services will be subject to deemed supplier rules, and Single VAT Registration will simplify operations across Member States. By 2030 and 2035, new digital reporting requirements and harmonized real-time VAT systems will further improve compliance and oversight.
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UAE Publishes Eligibility Criteria for Accredited e-Invoicing Service Providers Only service providers that receive formal accreditation from the Ministry will be permitted to offer Peppol-based e-invoicing services in the UAE. The accreditation process includes pre-approval, interoperability and production testing, and integration with the EmaraTax system. Once accredited, SPs will be listed in a Central Register and must adhere to UAE-specific legal and technical requirements under the Peppol Interoperability Framework. This ensures secure, standardized, and reliable electronic invoicing aligned with international best practices.
You can find more details here.
Serbia's e-Delivery Note System from January 2026
Serbia will officially launch its mandatory e-Delivery Note system (e-otpremnica) on January 1, 2026, as outlined in Official Gazette No. 21/2025, applying to public and private sector entities, entrepreneurs, and carriers. Registration is required via Serbia’s national electronic identification portal (eID), with system access available through a web interface, API, or mobile app. Each e-delivery note must follow the standardized XML format based on UBL 2.1 and include detailed data such as sender and recipient information, ID numbers, item codes, addresses, shipment and delivery dates, and a unique system-generated identifier. A Central Information Intermediary will manage the platform, oversee compliance, and ensure document authenticity and data integrity for regulatory inspection.
You can find more details here.