ViDA · EU Regulation · 2026
💡 Short Answer
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative is making SEPA QR codes mandatory on business invoices across Europe. Slovenia already requires them. France and Germany follow in 2026-2028. All other EU countries by 2030. Creating a compliant EPC QR code is free and takes 10 seconds.
2024
Slovenia: already mandatory
2026-28
France & Germany
2030
All EU countries (ViDA)
Free
Cost to comply
| Country | Mandatory from | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 2024 | ✅ Already mandatory |
| Germany | 2026-2028 | 🔜 Coming soon |
| France | 2026-2028 | 🔜 Coming soon |
| All EU | 2030 | 📅 ViDA deadline |
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Yes, under the EU ViDA initiative. Slovenia already requires them. France and Germany follow in 2026-2028. All EU countries by 2030.
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Germany is expected to implement mandatory SEPA QR codes on business invoices between 2026 and 2028 as part of the ViDA initiative.
