The European Commission (EC) announced on 11 March 2025 that the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package had been adopted following consultation with the European Parliament and would be rolled out progressively until January 2035.

Upon entry into force, Member States will be able to introduce mandatory e-invoicing under specific conditions, and improvements will be made to the Import One-Stop-Shop (IOSS) framework for improved controls.

Effective 1 January 2027, minor legislative clarifications will impact users of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) and IOSS schemes.

From 1 July 2028, platforms in short-term accommodation rental and passenger transport must comply with new deemed supplier measures, while the Single VAT Registration reforms and mandatory reverse charge for non-identified suppliers will start.

Digital Reporting Requirements will affect cross-border B2B transactions starting on 1 July 2030. By 1 January 2035, Member States with a domestic digital real-time transaction reporting obligation must align their systems with the EU standards, marking the final phase of this comprehensive ViDA package.

Earlier, the European Parliament approved the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Package on 12 February 2025. This update aims to modernize the EU’s VAT system, fight fraud, and simplify tasks for small businesses.