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It is estimated that there are currently already more than 1.000 providers of electronic invoicing services - in Europe alone. Due to the increasing obligation to send and receive electronic invoices in many countries, these numbers are growing almost daily. With an estimated market volume of several billion euros, e-invoicing is one of the most attractive and dynamic markets of all.
This means that market consolidation is inevitable. If you are looking to buy or sell a company in the e-invoicing sector, we are your ideal partner. With its comprehensive know-how of globally active service providers, billentis is predestined to accompany this process. billentis supports both service providers and private equity or venture capital companies in the selection of suitable providers through to successful post-merger integration.
Consulting services
The increasing complexity of the e-invoicing market is making it increasingly difficult for market participants to define the right solutions and positioning for themselves. Which technologies are relevant? Which model can I use to increase VAT revenue? How do I adapt my EDI solution to future requirements? Which provider do I choose?
Our extensive consulting expertise spans several areas, including strategy consulting for service providers, consulting on e-invoicing models for governments and vendor selection for businesses. In the increasingly complex market environment for electronic invoicing and tax compliance, we lay the foundation for our clients to make future-oriented and practical decisions.
Market analysis and report
Our experts continuously monitor and analyse the development of the market volume, including the number of e-invoices worldwide. We understand the global e-invoicing requirements and can help you turn this information into valuable insights for your business.
Riding the Tornado: A Guide to Mastering Multinational E-invoicing and Compliance
The e-invoicing tornado has become a digital trade tornado.
Governments worldwide are accelerating the introduction of e-invoicing, digital reporting, and Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) requirements. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence, interoperability initiatives, and digital trade ecosystems are transforming how businesses exchange data and conduct transactions.
The new billentis Report 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of these developments and offers practical guidance for multinational companies navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Key Highlights
- Global e-invoicing adoption trends and market forecasts
- Emerging mandates, CTC models, and digital reporting requirements
- The impact of ViDA and other major regulatory initiatives
- Artificial Intelligence and innovation in e-invoicing
- The evolution from e-invoicing to Integrated Digital Trade
- A practical roadmap for companies to achieve compliance and drive business transformation
Whether you work in finance, tax, procurement, compliance, IT, or digital transformation, this report will help you understand the challenges ahead and identify opportunities to turn compliance into competitive advantage.
Download your free copy below and learn how leading organisations are preparing for the future of e-invoicing, tax compliance, and Integrated Digital Trade.
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Download reports of recent years:
- „The Global E-Invoicing and Tax Compliance Report: Watch the Tornado!“
- „Facture électronique et conformité fiscale dans le monde – Attention Tornade!“
- „Der globale Report zu E-Rechnungen und Steuerkonformität – Achtung Tornado!“
- E-Invoicing Businesscase
- The E-Invoicing Journey 2019-2025
- International Market Report, June 2017
- Internationale Marktstudie, November 2017
- E-Invoicing / E-Billing, International Market Overview & Forecast, Februar 2023
- A Next Generation Model for Electronic Tax Reporting and Invoicing, Februar 2022
About us
Marcus Laube is one of the pioneers of the global e-invoicing and tax compliance industry. For more than 25 years, he has been actively shaping the market through leadership roles in internationally operating service providers, industry associations, and advisory initiatives. Today, he is the owner of billentis and serves as Secretary General of the Global Exchange Network Association (GENA), the leading international association for e-invoicing and digital business document exchange.
Throughout his career, Marcus has been actively involved in numerous national and international initiatives, including expert groups and industry committees supporting the development of electronic invoicing, tax compliance, and digital trade frameworks. His experience spans solution providers, corporate transformation projects, regulatory developments, and market strategy across multiple regions worldwide.
Building on more than two decades of independent market research, billentis has established itself as a leading source of intelligence, advisory services, and strategic guidance in the fields of e-invoicing, tax compliance, and Integrated Digital Trade. Combining deep market knowledge with hands-on industry experience, billentis supports corporates, solution providers, governments, and investors in navigating the rapidly evolving digital business landscape.
Contact us today to learn how billentis can help your organization address emerging regulatory requirements, identify growth opportunities, and successfully navigate the future of digital trade.
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