Compliance
The invoice is the most important document in a VAT/GST driven economy, compliance has been the most important consideration when migrating paper-based to electronic invoices.
Compliance is achieved using a mix of following elements offered as a connect once service:
e-Document
Semantic interoperability ensures that the precise format and meaning of exchanged data and information is preserved and understood throughout exchanges between parties. Business data is mapped to re-usable syntaxes such as UBL or national syntaxes such as FatturaPA in Italy.
Message exchange or e-delivery
Integrity and non-repudiation is ensured when exchanging documents in a closed network or by sealing documents when using public infrastructure. Integration with government clearance hubs is offered.
e-archive
An archive should maintain this integrity and proof of exchange throughout the legal retention period as well as respect storage location regulations.
e-invoicing mandates
In Europe B2G e-invoicing has been mandated for public authorities. B2B mandates are the next evolution. Some countries build upon the e-invoicing framework, other opt for a clearance model with national syntax. We offer support for these mandates, directly or through our partner network.
VAT/GST reporting mandates
In some regions the authorities have implemented advanced reporting requirements, often referred to as SAF-T reporting. Scope of data is broader than just invoices and in some regions reporting and e-invoicing mandates are to be combined. We provide solutions through compliance partners or ERP vendors.