Companies needing to send invoices to state institutions must do this electronically from March. These should not be sent via e-mail, but instead using a digital network to forward invoices securely to the relevant destinations. In order to simplify the transition to e-invoicing for small businesses, the Ministry of Digitalisation is now considering a simpler solution.
Invoices can now be created and forwarded using Myguichet.lu. Minister Marc Hansen said: “We have made this tool for small businesses that struggled with new procedures and need to work the way they are used to. It’s aimed at companies who don’t do this sort of invoicing often, and haven’t got their own systems ready yet. There is no limit to the number of invoices; businesses can use the tool whether they submit 10 invoices a year, or 15. It shouldn’t be too complicated.”
In order to support companies in the transition to e-invoicing, the ministry has collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Trades. In addition to training and workshops, companies will also be able to make use of financial aid.
E-invoicing could bring benefits not only for the State but also for companies. Chamber of Commerce general director Carlo Thelen said: “This is a great advantage in terms of speed and also the efficiency and security of the data. I think there are fewer concerns about an electronic invoice than a handwritten one. The time to process payment is better, there is better management of the treasury in general, the archiving fee is reduced and the invoice is easier to trace.”
E-invoicing could also contribute to reducing costs for businesses. As part of a next step, work will be carried out on improving invoicing processes between different companies.
