32 countries · sources cited · checked monthly
Invoice requirements by country
The standard tax, the tax ID to print, the currency and whether e-invoicing applies, at a glance. Each country links to a free generator with its rules built in.
Americas
| Country | Standard tax | Tax ID on invoice | Currency | Paper | E-invoicing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | GST/HST 13% | GST/HST number | CAD | Letter | No | 2026-09 |
| United States | None by default | EIN | USD | Letter | No | 2026-09 |
Europe
| Country | Standard tax | Tax ID on invoice | Currency | Paper | E-invoicing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | TVA 20% | SIRET / N° TVA | EUR | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Germany | USt. (VAT) 19% | USt-IdNr. / Steuernummer | EUR | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Ireland | VAT 23% | VAT number | EUR | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Italy | IVA 22% | Partita IVA | EUR | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Netherlands | btw (VAT) 21% | Btw-id / KvK | EUR | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Spain | IVA 21% | NIF | EUR | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| United Kingdom | VAT 20% | VAT number | GBP | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
Asia-Pacific
| Country | Standard tax | Tax ID on invoice | Currency | Paper | E-invoicing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | GST 10% | ABN | AUD | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| India | GST 18% | GSTIN | INR | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| New Zealand | GST 15% | GST number | NZD | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Philippines | VAT 12% | TIN | PHP | Letter | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Singapore | GST 9% | GST reg. no. | SGD | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
Middle East
| Country | Standard tax | Tax ID on invoice | Currency | Paper | E-invoicing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | VAT 5% | TRN | AED | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
Africa
| Country | Standard tax | Tax ID on invoice | Currency | Paper | E-invoicing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | VAT 14% | TIN | BWP | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Cameroon | TVA 19.25% | NIU | XAF | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Côte d’Ivoire | TVA 18% | NCC | XOF | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Egypt | VAT 14% | Tax registration number | EGP | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Ethiopia | VAT 15% | TIN | ETB | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Ghana | VAT 20% | TIN | GHS | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Kenya | VAT 16% | KRA PIN | KES | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Malawi | VAT 17.5% | TPIN | MWK | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Mozambique | IVA 16% | NUIT | MZN | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Nigeria | VAT 7.5% | TIN | NGN | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Rwanda | VAT 18% | TIN | RWF | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Senegal | TVA 18% | NINEA | XOF | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| South Africa | VAT 15% | VAT number | ZAR | A4 | No | 2026-09 |
| Tanzania | VAT 18% | TIN | TZS | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Uganda | VAT 18% | TIN | UGX | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Zambia | VAT 16% | TPIN | ZMW | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
| Zimbabwe | VAT 15.5% | BP / VAT number | ZWG | A4 | Yes / phasing in | 2026-09 |
A practical summary, not tax advice. Rates shown are the default setup in the generator; reduced rates, exemptions and withholding options are on each country page.
Frequently asked questions
What must every invoice include?
Almost everywhere: your name and address, the customer’s name, a unique sequential number, the date, a description of what you sold with quantities and prices, any tax charged, and the total. VAT and GST countries add your registration number and the tax rate and amount.
Which countries require e-invoicing?
A growing list. Italy, Côte d’Ivoire and several East African systems (eTIMS, EFRIS, EBM) already require government-registered invoices for domestic sales; France, Germany, the UAE and others are phasing mandates in during 2026–2028. The table marks each one, and the country pages give the dates.
How often is this data checked?
Each country shows the month it was last verified against official sources. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].