Get ready for VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
Shaping the future of e-invoicing in the EU.
The ViDA initiative is transforming VAT for the digital age, making structured
e-invoicing and real-time reporting the new standard. Our solution helps you stay compliant, simplify cross-border trade, and streamline your VAT processes with confidence.
Get ready for VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
Shaping the future of e-invoicing in the EU.
The ViDA initiative is transforming VAT for the digital age, making structured
e-invoicing and real-time reporting the new standard. Our solution helps you stay compliant, simplify cross-border trade, and streamline your VAT processes with confidence.
What is VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)?
VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) is a major EU initiative aimed at modernising VAT rules to better suit the digital economy. Rolling out from 2027, with full impact by 2030, digital reporting and e-invoicing will become the standard, not the exception. Backed by “EU Proposal COM (2022)701” (amending EU Directive 2006/112/EC), ViDA aims to reduce fraud, cut admin costs, and simplify cross-border trade.
The definition of e-invoicing is evolving. Only structured electronic invoices, exchanged directly between systems via secure, regulated networks, will be accepted. And it doesn’t stop there. E-reporting will also become mandatory, requiring businesses to submit VAT returns and related data electronically to tax authorities.
Electronic Document Exchange by August Bridge is built with ViDA at its core, helping you stay ahead of compliance requirements, streamline your VAT processes, and unlock new efficiencies. Peppol plays a key role in making VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) a reality. As the leading framework for secure, interoperable e-invoicing, Peppol ensures seamless communication between businesses and tax authorities across borders.
Together, ViDA and Peppol will create a more efficient, transparent, and unified landscape in the EU, future-proofing VAT for the digital age.
What are the key features of VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)?
Real-Time Digital Reporting & e-invoicing
ViDA introduces mandatory e-invoicing. This aims to reduce VAT fraud (especially carousel fraud) and lower compliance costs for businesses.
Single VAT Registration Across the EU
Businesses will be able to fulfil VAT obligations in multiple EU countries through a single online portal.
Platform Economy Regulation
Digital platforms (e.g. for transport and accommodation) will be responsible for collecting and remitting VAT when their users do not, ensuring fair competition and simplifying compliance.
Support for National Digital Reporting Systems
ViDA provides a harmonised framework that allows Member States to implement or expand domestic digital reporting systems, with the goal of future EU-wide convergence.
Mandatory Use of EN16931 Standard
The European semantic standard for e-invoicing (EN16931) will become mandatory, ensuring interoperability and consistency across Member States.
Modernisation of VIES
A new version of the VAT Information Exchange System (VIES) is being developed to improve VAT number validation and reporting of intra-community transactions, expected by 2030.
Be prepared for ViDA
ViDA is transforming how businesses manage VAT. Electronic Document Exchange by August Bridge will ensure yours is compliant.
Talk to us today and stay ahead of the 2027 mandate.
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Be prepared for ViDA
ViDA is transforming how businesses manage VAT. Electronic Document Exchange by August Bridge will ensure yours is compliant.
Talk to us today and stay ahead of the 2027 mandate.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like further information, simply enter your contact details and we will be in touch.