Source: https://rivet.global/blog/ireland-e-invoicing-timeline-2028
Published: 2026-08-19 · Updated: 2026-08-19 · By Alexia M.

# Ireland e-invoicing timeline: November 2028 and after

Ireland's planned B2B e-invoicing and VAT reporting: phase 1 for large corporates from November 2028, later phases for intra-EU trade, and how to prepare.

## Key takeaways

- Revenue plans phase 1 of B2B e-invoicing from November 2028 for large corporates managed by its Large Corporates Division.
- Phase 2 from November 2029 extends to businesses in intra-EU B2B trade; sources differ on its exact scope.
- Phase 3 from July 2030 aligns with the EU's ViDA requirements for cross-border B2B transactions.
- The legislation was not yet in force at the time of writing; check Revenue's VAT modernisation pages.

"Ireland e-invoicing mandate" and "ireland e invoicing 2028" lead Google's suggestions. Revenue has published a roadmap; the law will follow.

## The phases

| Phase | Date | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 2028 | VAT-registered large corporates in Revenue's Large Corporates Division |
| 2 | November 2029 | Businesses in intra-EU B2B trade |
| 3 | July 2030 | Cross-border B2B transactions under ViDA |

Sources describe phases 2 and 3 slightly differently, and the legislation was still being finalised at the time of writing.

## What to do now

1. Ask your accounting software provider about EN 16931 and Peppol support.
2. Clean customer data: legal names, addresses, VAT numbers.
3. Standardise invoice numbering and payment references.
4. Watch Revenue's VAT modernisation page.

## Payments and reconciliation

When invoices move as structured data, the slow part becomes matching payments. A payment that carries the invoice number reconciles automatically.

## Paying into Ireland: the local rail

| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Local rail | SEPA Instant Credit Transfer |
| Run by | European Payments Council scheme, run by each bank |
| Settlement | Under ten seconds, 24/7 |
| Published fee | By the EU Instant Payments Regulation, no more than the bank charges for a standard SEPA transfer |

Source: [European Payments Council: SEPA Instant Credit Transfer](https://www.europeanpaymentscouncil.eu/what-we-do/sepa-instant-credit-transfer). Checked when this guide was last updated; the scheme's own page has the current figures.

## Where Rivet fits

Rivet gives Irish companies EUR and GBP details on Growth and USD on every plan, and records each receipt with the payer and reference. Statements export for your accountant. Rivet is not a bank; regulated partner institutions hold the funds. See [e-invoicing mandates 2026 to 2028](/blog/e-invoicing-mandates-2026-2028).

## Questions

### When does e-invoicing become mandatory in Ireland?

Revenue's roadmap starts with large corporates in November 2028, then intra-EU traders in November 2029 and ViDA alignment in July 2030.

### Does it apply to small companies?

Not in phase 1. Small companies trading B2B within the EU are expected to be covered in later phases.

### Will I need to receive e-invoices?

Sources report that businesses will need to be able to receive structured e-invoices once the regime starts. Check Revenue's guidance.

### Which format will be used?

Revenue has pointed to the EU standard EN 16931. Peppol is widely used for B2G invoices already.