Global Daily Tax News, UK To Mandate Electronic Invoicing From 2029, (Dec 2, 2025)

The UK Government has confirmed that electronic invoicing will be mandatory for all invoices from April 2029.

The Government has said, "In January 2026, we will launch a period of detailed collaboration with stakeholders to design and develop the UK's e-invoicing regime. This process will ensure that diverse viewpoints and concerns are embedded in the policy development and reflected in both the roadmap and the full regime. We will work closely with the software sector, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) providers, to ensure that the regime supports the development of a diverse and competitive market offer which provides a range of e-invoicing solutions."

The Government has said it will publish an implementation roadmap in next year's Budget.