Billentis report forecasts 87 billion digital invoices in 2026 as mandates drive global shift
A new Billentis report sponsored by Comarch projects 87 billion B2B electronic invoices will be transmitted in 2026, driven by government mandates. The report guides multinational enterprises through evolving compliance rules and the shift to integrated digital trade.
Billentis has published a 2026 report on global e-invoicing, sponsored by Comarch and authored by Marcus Laube. The report forecasts 87 billion B2B electronic invoices in 2026 and provides multinational enterprises with a roadmap for navigating new tax regulations, EU ViDA rules, and the transition to integrated digital trade.
Billentis has released its 2026 report on global e-invoicing, titled “Riding the Tornado: A Guide to Mastering Multinational E-Invoicing and Compliance.” The publication, sponsored by Comarch and authored by Marcus Laube, serves as a strategic roadmap for enterprise leaders navigating rapidly changing compliance rules.
Market scale and mandate pressure
The global e-invoicing market has reached a critical turning point. According to the report’s market data, approximately 87 billion B2B electronic invoices are expected to be transmitted digitally in 2026. This surge is driven by a wave of upcoming government mandates. The electronic share is projected to grow significantly by 2030, putting pressure on cross-border organizations to modernize their financial infrastructure.
What the report covers
The report addresses several key areas:
- Global adoption trends, upcoming CTC frameworks, and the impact of the EU’s ViDA initiative
- The strategic evolution from basic e-invoicing to data-driven Integrated Digital Trade
- The role of AI across the document lifecycle and a practical corporate compliance roadmap
- Practical steps for organizations to evaluate their current maturity, eliminate legacy inefficiencies, and build a scalable technology architecture
From compliance to operational advantage
The report shows leaders how to move beyond isolated document exchange. It bridges the gap among procurement, logistics, finance, and payments to turn mandatory compliance into an operational advantage. Organizations can evaluate their current maturity and build a scalable technology architecture that connects to international networks like Peppol and local government clearance systems.
Comarch, which sponsored the report, positions its ERP-agnostic global e-invoicing cloud platform as a single source of truth for multinational enterprises. The platform enables businesses to connect to international networks and drive end-to-end automation across their supply chain.