Two years after the 2024 âWatch the Tornadoâ billentis report, the global shift toward mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting continues to accelerate, with widespread adoption across Europe, including France, Belgium, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in regions such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Over the past decade, invoicing has evolved from basic digitization into a fast-moving âtornadoâ phase driven by regulation, technology and standardization. Governments are increasingly adopting Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) to enable real-time or near-real-time reporting.
This has resulted in two dominant models emerging:
- Clearance systems, where tax authorities centrally receive and validate invoice data, often used in less digitally mature environments
- Decentralized networks, where companies exchange structured invoice data while still enabling tax compliance, a model often associated with EU initiatives and broader business automation benefits
In parallel, companies are modernizing finance operations with cloud platforms, APIs, AI and structured data formats, which improves automation, efficiency and accuracy. As regulation and technology converge, invoicing is becoming part of broader digital trade ecosystems that connect businesses, financial institutions and tax authorities.
The latest billentis report explores these dynamics in depth, offering a comprehensive view of global adoption trends, regulatory developments, technological enablers and strategic implications for organisations navigating this transition.
Key topics covered by the report
- Global e-invoicing adoption and market developments
- Emerging mandates and regulatory trends across all regions
- ViDA, CTCs, and digital reporting requirements
- The growing role of Artificial Intelligence
- Practical guidance for multinational companies navigating increasing complexity
Download the report: billentis report 2026 – “Riding the Tornado”
