Critical EPR reporting deadlines for January-February 2026

• January 25, 2026 – Italy: Annual Batteries EPR reporting and EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) compliance declaration

• January 31, 2026 – Major EPR reporting deadline across five European countries:

Finland: Packaging EPR reporting deadline
Netherlands: Batteries EPR compliance submission
United Kingdom: UK Batteries EPR annual reporting
Czech Republic: Packaging and EEE EPR reporting
Lithuania: Packaging EPR declaration deadline
Switzerland: Batteries and EEE extended producer responsibility reporting

• February 13, 2026:

France: EEE and sport equipment EPR reporting
Belgium: Packaging EPR compliance deadline

• February 15, 2026:

Sweden: Packaging EPR (monthly/quarterly: by 25th); Batteries EPR (monthly/quarterly: 15th; annual: January 21); EEE reporting (monthly/quarterly: 15th; annual: January 21)

Germany: Quarterly Packaging EPR reporting

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Lovat platform updates

Zoho invoice integration with L’Invoice platform

L’Invoice now supports seamless integration with Zoho Invoice, enabling businesses to automatically transfer invoicing data and manage billing processes in one centralized platform. This integration is perfect for businesses using Zoho for accounting that need automated e-invoicing compliance across EU countries.
The Zoho Invoice integration streamlines:

• Automatic data synchronization between platforms
• Real-time invoice validation
• Simplified VAT compliance management
• Reduced manual data entry errors

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Excel bulk upload for invoice generation

A new Excel upload feature is now available in L’Invoice, designed for businesses handling high transaction volumes. Users can fill in invoice data using our predefined Excel template and upload the file to automatically generate and submit multiple invoices to the platform simultaneously.
Key benefits of Excel invoice upload:

• Process hundreds of invoices in minutes
• Pre-validated template ensures data accuracy
• Batch processing for improved efficiency
• Compatible with existing Excel workflows

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Croatia e-invoicing compliance (Fiskalizacija 2.0)

L’Invoice now fully supports e-invoicing in Croatia in accordance with Fiskalizacija 2.0 requirements, ensuring complete compliance with Croatia’s mandatory fiscalization system. This update is critical for businesses operating in Croatia that must comply with the country’s electronic invoicing regulations.
Croatia e-invoicing features include:

• Automatic fiscalization number generation
• Real-time validation with Croatian tax authorities
• Compliant invoice format generation
• Audit-ready documentation storage

Comprehensive e-invoicing compliance solution

Lovat makes e-invoicing compliance simple and stress-free. We handle the complete process:

• Participant ID registration across all required jurisdictions
• Peppol network connection and setup
• Real-time document validation
• Compliance monitoring to help you avoid costly fines
• All-in-one platform for multiple countries

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Major VAT changes across EU countries and Saudi Arabia

Finland VAT rate reduction: New 13.5% rate now in effect

Effective January 1, 2026, Finland has reduced its reduced VAT rate from 14% to 13.5%. This Finland VAT rate change applies to a broad range of goods and services:

• Food products and groceries
• Restaurant and hospitality services
• Transportation services
• Books and publications
• Pharmaceutical products
• Cultural events and services
• Sports services and facilities

Action Required: Businesses must already be applying the new Finland reduced VAT rate of 13.5% and should have updated:

• Pricing structures and customer-facing rates
• Accounting system VAT settings
• Point-of-sale systems
• E-commerce platform configurations

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Denmark updates VAT deduction and digital bookkeeping rules

Denmark has implemented significant changes to its VAT and accounting regulations:

Extended Input VAT Deduction Period: Denmark now allows businesses to claim input VAT deductions up to six months after the invoice date, providing greater flexibility for VAT return adjustments and reducing the risk of losing deduction rights.

Mandatory Digital Bookkeeping from January 1, 2026: Foreign VAT-registered businesses in Denmark with turnover exceeding DKK 300,000 must now comply with:

• Digital bookkeeping requirements (Denmark digital accounting standards)
• Mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions
• Electronic record-keeping systems
• Real-time reporting capabilities

These Denmark VAT compliance changes affect all non-resident businesses registered for Danish VAT.

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Bulgaria adopts euro and sets new VAT registration threshold

Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro and established a new VAT registration threshold of EUR 51,130. Key points for businesses:

Domestic VAT Registration:

• Mandatory VAT registration within seven days of exceeding the EUR 51,130 threshold
• Applies to both Bulgarian and foreign businesses with economic activity in Bulgaria

Foreign Business Considerations:

• Zero threshold applies if goods are stored in Bulgaria (immediate registration required)
• Distance selling threshold of EUR 51,130 for businesses without physical presence
• EU businesses without local nexus may benefit from the EUR 100,000 EU-wide distance selling threshold

Bulgaria euro adoption represents a significant change for businesses selling into the Bulgarian market, requiring review of VAT registration obligations.

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Saudi Arabia tightens VAT rules for electronic marketplaces

From January 2026, Saudi Arabia has implemented strict new VAT requirements for electronic marketplaces operating in the Kingdom:

Mandatory Registration Requirements:

• All electronic marketplaces must register for VAT with no registration threshold
• Comprehensive record-keeping of all traders selling on the platform
  Regular reporting of marketplace transactions

Deemed Supplier Rules: Marketplaces are now considered deemed suppliers responsible for VAT on:

• All sales by non-resident sellers (regardless of value)
• Sales by resident sellers who are not VAT-registered

Full VAT Responsibility: Under the Saudi Arabia marketplace VAT rules, platforms take complete responsibility for:

• VAT collection at point of sale
• VAT reporting to General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT)
• Compliance with Saudi e-invoicing requirements (Fatoora)
• Potential penalties for non-compliance

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Lovat handles VAT compliance end to end — registration, filings, and risk-free reporting across multiple countries.

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