Compliance Services
There is a global explosion of invoicing and purchase order legislation (government mandates) creating one very big challenge for business. How do you stay compliant cost effectively and avoid expensive fines for non-compliance?
The latest updates from around the world
Extension of deadline for use of PDF invoices
The introduction of Order 72/2021-XII of the State Secretary of Tax Affairs (SEAAF) dated 10 March 2021, has extended from 31 March to 30 June 2021 the term for acceptance for tax purposes of invoices in PDF format as electronic invoices.
Extension of acceptance of PDF formats
The Secretary of Tax Affairs stated in November 2020, that PDF invoices will still be deemed as electronic for tax and legal purposes, until March 2021.
This has now been extended from 31 March 2021 to 30 June 2021.
Postponement of single document code (‘ATCUD’)
In decree 195/202, the Portuguese Government announced the requirement for businesses to include a single document code (ACTUD) on invoices and other documents relevant for taxation by January 2021. This has now been delayed until 2022.
However, Ministerial Order nº 412/2020.XXI stipulates that the Portuguese Tax Authority should strengthen support for taxpayers in meeting the obligation to include a QR Code (Quick Response Code) on invoices from 01/01/2021.
Please follow the link here for the technical specifications of the QR Code.
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