As e-invoicing mandates continue to spread across Europe, the Balkan countries are increasingly aligning with EU directives by introducing comprehensive digital fiscal frameworks. To support customers operating in this region, CRIMSONSAP has developed a specialized SAP Document and Reporting Compliance partner solution for the Balkans, compatible with ECC, S/4HANA On-Premise, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud (both private and public editions).
This blog provides an overview of the legal mandates in the Balkan countries and highlights how the SAP Document Reporting Compliance for the region enables compliance through an integrated, scalable architecture.
Legal Mandates – Digitalisation in the Balkans
The Balkans have taken varied approaches to digital tax compliance, with several countries already enforcing e-invoicing requirements and others preparing to go live in the coming years. Below is a summary of the current status:
🇦🇱Albania
B2G: Mandatory since Jan 1, 2021
B2B: Mandatory since Jul 1, 2021
B2C: Mandatory from Jan 1, 2025
eWaybill: Implemented via RO e-Transport from Jul 1, 2022
Albania’s fiscalization system follows a phased model and adopts EN 16931 as the default technical standard.
Both eInvoicing & eWaybill are legally required with QR Codes and Legal Numbering.
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Regulatory Change Manager : Bulgaria
Currently Bulgaria is moving ahead with mandatory SAFT and has announced the intention to rollout an electronic invoicing system for all by 2028.
eTransport: Introduced in Oct 2023, with extended scope from Jan 2024 for certain goods movements
🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina
Draft legislation was released in Nov 2024, with public consultation held in early 2025. The official rollout timeline is pending parliamentary approval.
- The expected solution is a clearance model with QR Code.
- Though optional out network already operates in Bosnia
- We also provide support for eVAT
🇭🇷Croatia
Regulatory Change Manager : Croatia
B2G: Mandatory since Jul 1, 2019
B2B: Mandatory from Jan 1, 2026
B2C: Mandatory from Jan 1, 2026
🇲🇪Montenegro
- Montenegro has licensed the same solution as Serbia
Projected to implement mandatory B2G and B2B e-invoicing during 2025–2026
🇷🇴Romania
Regulatory Change Manager : Romania
B2G: Mandatory since Jul 1, 2022
B2B and B2C: Fully mandatory from Jan 1, 2025
eTransport: Operational since Jul 1, 2022
🇷🇸Serbia
Regulatory Change Manager : Serbia
B2G: Mandatory since May 1, 2022
G2B: Mandatory since Jul 1, 2022
B2B: Mandatory since Jan 1, 2023
eTransport: Mandatory from Jan 1, 2026 with additional obligations from Oct 1, 2027
Our solution is compliant for both AR & AP plus eTransport.
🇸🇮Slovenia
Regulatory Change Manager : Slovenia
B2G: Mandatory since Jan 2015
B2B: Postponed to Jan 2027 based on a new draft law
B2C: No current mandate
CrimsonSAP Balkans Network is hosted and already live in Slovenia and can enable you to be prepared early.
🇸🇰Slovakia
Regulatory Change Manager : Slovakia
B2G: Mandatory since Apr 1, 2023
B2B/B2C: Mandatory from Jan 1, 2027
Cross-border B2B: Mandatory from Jul 1, 2030 under the EU ViDA initiative
🇬🇷Greece
B2G: Mandatory from Jan 1, 2025
B2B: Authorized to be mandatory from Jul 1, 2025
B2C: Currently voluntary
Are you ready for additional changes coming to Greece?
If you still use MyDATA Solution to send Tax Documents and Non Customer Invoices this must also be sent via a certified Provider as your B2B invoices must.
Greece is also introducing eDelivery Notes via MyDATA
If you wish to discuss Greece drop us a message as our solution is already partnered with a Greek Provider and integrated to Document Reporting Compliance via our Balkans Network.
SAP DRC Balkans Extension – Scalable Architecture
To support these country-specific mandates, CRIMSONSAP offers a regional solution powered by SAP Document and Reporting Compliance, Cloud Edition. The architecture features:
End-to-End Integration with Tax Authorities
Unified UBL 2.3 Format supporting multiple document types:
eInvoices (FI, SD, FICA, RE-FX)
Correction & Self-billing Invoices
eWaybills & eDelivery Note
Outbound & Inbound Processing
Support for PEPPOL and API Connectivity
DRC-based Storage of Response Files and Approval Data
This extension runs on the SAP Business Technology Platform and provides seamless connectivity via a certified cloud connector, reducing the need for individual country customizations.
Key Capabilities
Electronic invoice generation in XML (SD/FI)
Manual or automated invoice submission
Integration with external systems (e.g., VIM)
Inbound invoice receipt and processing
Conversion of XML to human-readable formats (PDF, HTML)
Synchronous feedback from tax authorities
Implementation Benefits
Our solution uses a single proprietary UBL format that means subsequent countries require only extension of the UBL to each country and extension if company codes differ slightly.
Fast Time to Value – Go live in 4–5 weeks
Single Strategic Integration – One point of connection across Balkan nations
Compliance Assurance – Country-specific XML validated, approved & stored in Document Reporting Compliance with synchronous responses between your SAP & Tax Authority's
Cost Efficiency – Avoid costly technical upgrades per country
Future Proofing – Scalable framework ready for upcoming mandates
Conclusion
The Balkan region is rapidly evolving toward full-scale digital tax compliance. CRIMSONSAP’s SAP Document Reporting Compliance partner solution for the Balkans offers a future-ready, scalable, and compliant solution that supports businesses in navigating this complex landscape with confidence.
Our network also integrates to PEPPOL, Tungsten and other large Networks and can manage your electronic ordering replacing traditional EDI connections.
For more details or to request a demo, visit www.crimsonsap.com
Bluesky| User | Count |
|---|---|
| 49 | |
| 49 | |
| 29 | |
| 23 | |
| 21 | |
| 15 | |
| 14 | |
| 13 | |
| 13 | |
| 12 |
