E-Invoicing: From Efficient Tool To Legal Requirement, Are You Prepared?

e-Invoicing
31.03.2025 12:15 pm

E-invoicing is no longer the future, it’s the present, and it’s transforming global business. The European Union is moving toward making e-invoicing mandatory for cross-border transactions by 2030. Meanwhile, member states are already rolling out their own regulations to prepare. Digital invoicing is becoming the global standard. Businesses worldwide must adapt to stay competitive and compliant. The shift is happening; is your business ready?

In 2014, Italy took an important step by introducing mandatory e-invoicing for suppliers to the public sector. The goal was to combat tax evasion and improve government efficiency. This measure caused a chain reaction and led to the rapid adoption of e-invoicing across Europe.

To further support this development, the EU introduced Directive 2014/55/EU, aiming to standardize e-invoicing in public procurement. What began as a way to streamline government processes and reduce fraud grew into a broader movement.

Meanwhile, e-invoicing is also gaining ground in the private sector, transforming business processes across Europe. The benefits are clear: less fraud, faster transactions and greater efficiency.

By 2025, e-invoicing will no longer be an option for many businesses in Europe; it will become a legal requirement. It is already mandatory for B2G transactions, and more and more companies are switching to B2B e-invoicing as well. For businesses across Europe, the question is not whether to make the switch, but how to make it smoothly and efficiently.

“With e-invoicing becoming more common across Europe, it is important that companies see it not only as a legal obligation, but also as an opportunity to improve their financial processes,” explained Klippa CFO Bart-Jan Maatman. “Switching to digital invoicing offers great benefits, such as fewer errors, less fraud and faster payments.”

"At Klippa, we help companies make this transition smoothly. Our solutions ensure their compliance with e-invoicing requirements while further streamlining the P2P process. By switching to e-invoicing now, your company positions itself as a frontrunner instead of a laggard."

Overcoming the challenges of e-invoicing

While the move to e-invoicing offers many benefits, businesses across Europe face several challenges in adapting to these new requirements. One of the biggest obstacles is the complexity of differing regulations from country to country, with each country having its own timelines and technical standards.

To seamlessly integrate e-invoicing into existing systems and remain compliant with changing regulations, companies must invest in the right technology. In addition, there may be resistance to change within organizations, especially smaller companies that may not have the resources necessary to manage this transition.

Overcoming these challenges requires careful planning, investment in the right tools and ongoing training. Only then can companies ensure a smooth and successful implementation of e-invoicing. As a certified PEPPOL Access Point, Klippa enables users to seamlessly join the PEPPOL e-invoicing network without the need to search for third-party solutions.

“As the e-invoicing landscape continues to evolve, Klippa is ready to help companies make a smooth transition,” Maatman adds in conclusion. “Our platform makes compliance easy, so business leaders can focus on what really matters: growing in a digital world.”