Vertex Study: Global Tax and Finance Leaders Significantly Shift in Support of e-Invoicing
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) released new research on global e-invoicing trends, surveying 1,150 tax and finance professionals. The study reveals 79% of global business leaders view e-invoicing mandates as beneficial, with 80% believing these mandates will enhance data accuracy and financial reporting. The research highlights that 80% of businesses plan to improve e-invoicing system integration within two years.
Key findings show that e-invoicing improves efficiency and cost savings (both ~60%) and enhances economic growth and global competitiveness (~80%). However, challenges persist, with 51% of respondents citing data security concerns and varying international standards as major hurdles. The study also reveals that 47% of sales in mandated countries are currently affected by e-invoicing requirements, expected to rise to 57% by 2027. Additionally, 86% of respondents are either using or planning to use AI for e-invoicing support, particularly in customer support (53%), cash flow management (51%), and fraud detection (49%).
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) ha pubblicato una nuova ricerca sulle tendenze globali della fatturazione elettronica, intervistando 1.150 professionisti del settore fiscale e finanziario. Lo studio evidenzia che il 79% dei leader aziendali a livello mondiale considera vantaggiosi i mandati sulla fatturazione elettronica, con l'80% che ritiene che tali obblighi miglioreranno la precisione dei dati e la rendicontazione finanziaria. La ricerca sottolinea inoltre che l'80% delle aziende prevede di migliorare l'integrazione dei sistemi di fatturazione elettronica entro due anni.
I risultati chiave mostrano che la fatturazione elettronica aumenta l'efficienza e consente risparmi sui costi (entrambi circa il 60%) e favorisce la crescita economica e la competitività globale (circa l'80%). Tuttavia, permangono delle sfide, con il 51% degli intervistati che indica preoccupazioni sulla sicurezza dei dati e la variabilità degli standard internazionali come principali ostacoli. Lo studio rivela inoltre che il 47% delle vendite nei paesi con obblighi di fatturazione elettronica è attualmente influenzato da questi requisiti, con una previsione di aumento al 57% entro il 2027. Infine, l'86% degli intervistati utilizza o intende utilizzare l'intelligenza artificiale per supportare la fatturazione elettronica, soprattutto nell'assistenza clienti (53%), nella gestione del flusso di cassa (51%) e nel rilevamento delle frodi (49%).
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) publicó una nueva investigación sobre las tendencias globales en facturación electrónica, encuestando a 1,150 profesionales de impuestos y finanzas. El estudio revela que el 79% de los líderes empresariales a nivel mundial consideran beneficiosos los mandatos de facturación electrónica, y el 80% cree que estos mandatos mejorarán la precisión de los datos y los informes financieros. La investigación destaca que el 80% de las empresas planean mejorar la integración de sus sistemas de facturación electrónica en los próximos dos años.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que la facturación electrónica mejora la eficiencia y el ahorro de costos (ambos alrededor del 60%) y fomenta el crecimiento económico y la competitividad global (aproximadamente el 80%). Sin embargo, persisten desafíos, con el 51% de los encuestados señalando preocupaciones sobre la seguridad de los datos y la variabilidad de los estándares internacionales como principales obstáculos. El estudio también revela que el 47% de las ventas en países con mandatos están actualmente afectadas por los requisitos de facturación electrónica, y se espera que aumenten al 57% para 2027. Además, el 86% de los encuestados están utilizando o planean usar IA para apoyar la facturación electrónica, especialmente en atención al cliente (53%), gestión del flujo de caja (51%) y detección de fraudes (49%).
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX)는 1,150명의 세무 및 재무 전문가를 대상으로 전 세계 전자송장(e-인보이스) 동향에 관한 새로운 연구를 발표했습니다. 연구에 따르면 전 세계 비즈니스 리더의 79%가 전자송장 의무화를 긍정적으로 평가하며, 80%는 이러한 의무화가 데이터 정확성과 재무 보고를 향상시킬 것이라고 믿고 있습니다. 또한 연구는 80%의 기업이 2년 내에 전자송장 시스템 통합을 개선할 계획임을 강조합니다.
주요 결과는 전자송장이 효율성과 비용 절감(각 약 60%)을 개선하고 경제 성장 및 글로벌 경쟁력(약 80%)을 강화한다는 점을 보여줍니다. 그러나 51%의 응답자가 데이터 보안 우려와 국제 표준의 다양성을 주요 장애물로 지적하는 등 과제도 존재합니다. 연구는 또한 의무화된 국가에서 판매의 47%가 현재 전자송장 요구사항의 영향을 받고 있으며, 2027년까지 57%로 증가할 것으로 예상된다고 밝혔습니다. 아울러 응답자의 86%가 고객 지원(53%), 현금 흐름 관리(51%), 사기 탐지(49%) 등 전자송장 지원을 위해 AI를 사용 중이거나 사용할 계획임을 나타냈습니다.
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) a publié une nouvelle étude sur les tendances mondiales de la facturation électronique, interrogeant 1 150 professionnels de la fiscalité et des finances. L'étude révèle que 79 % des dirigeants d'entreprise mondiaux considèrent les obligations de facturation électronique comme bénéfiques, avec 80 % estimant que ces obligations amélioreront la précision des données et les rapports financiers. La recherche souligne également que 80 % des entreprises prévoient d'améliorer l'intégration des systèmes de facturation électronique d'ici deux ans.
Les résultats clés montrent que la facturation électronique améliore l'efficacité et les économies de coûts (environ 60 %) et favorise la croissance économique ainsi que la compétitivité mondiale (environ 80 %). Cependant, des défis subsistent, 51 % des répondants citant des préoccupations liées à la sécurité des données et à la diversité des normes internationales comme principaux obstacles. L'étude révèle aussi que 47 % des ventes dans les pays soumis à ces obligations sont actuellement impactées par les exigences de facturation électronique, un chiffre qui devrait atteindre 57 % d'ici 2027. De plus, 86 % des répondants utilisent ou prévoient d'utiliser l'IA pour soutenir la facturation électronique, notamment dans le support client (53 %), la gestion des flux de trésorerie (51 %) et la détection des fraudes (49 %).
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) veröffentlichte neue Forschungsergebnisse zu globalen Trends bei der elektronischen Rechnungsstellung (E-Invoicing) und befragte 1.150 Steuer- und Finanzfachleute. Die Studie zeigt, dass 79 % der globalen Geschäftsleiter E-Invoicing-Mandate als vorteilhaft ansehen, wobei 80 % glauben, dass diese Mandate die Datenqualität und Finanzberichterstattung verbessern werden. Die Forschung hebt hervor, dass 80 % der Unternehmen planen, die Integration von E-Invoicing-Systemen innerhalb von zwei Jahren zu verbessern.
Wesentliche Ergebnisse zeigen, dass E-Invoicing die Effizienz und Kosteneinsparungen (jeweils ca. 60 %) verbessert und das Wirtschaftswachstum sowie die globale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit (~80 %) stärkt. Allerdings bestehen weiterhin Herausforderungen, wobei 51 % der Befragten Datenschutzbedenken und unterschiedliche internationale Standards als große Hürden nennen. Die Studie zeigt außerdem, dass 47 % des Umsatzes in verpflichtenden Ländern derzeit von E-Invoicing-Anforderungen betroffen sind, mit einer erwarteten Steigerung auf 57 % bis 2027. Zudem nutzen oder planen 86 % der Befragten den Einsatz von KI zur Unterstützung bei E-Invoicing, insbesondere im Kundenservice (53 %), Cashflow-Management (51 %) und Betrugserkennung (49 %).
- 80% of businesses plan to improve e-invoicing system integration over next 2 years
- 60% report improved efficiency and cost savings from e-invoicing
- 80% cite enhanced economic growth and global competitiveness
- 86% of respondents are using or planning to use AI for e-invoicing support
- 83% of accountants and financial professionals expect significant benefits from mandatory e-invoicing
- 51% report challenges with data security and privacy compliance
- 55-63% face difficulties integrating with existing software
- Time constraints affect system updates (49%), integration (48%), and staff training (46%)
- Sales exposure to e-invoicing mandates expected to increase to 57% by 2027, potentially affecting operations
Tax technology leader unveils new research showing overwhelming support of global mandates and the benefits of e-invoicing for financial health
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertex Inc. (NASDAQ:VERX) (“Vertex” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions, today announced new e-invoicing research revealing that a majority (
The survey, which polled 1,150 global tax and finance professionals, shows e-invoicing implementation is on the rise as
“Today’s tax and finance leaders are operating under increased pressure to drive growth while maintaining tax compliance. This challenge is compounded by rising complexities driven by increased variances around tax rate determination or scope of transactions for real/near-real time reporting,” said Chris Hall, Senior Tax Officer, Vertex. “Preparing for e-invoicing, or aligning with current local mandates, should not add to these uncertainties. Research shows that e-invoicing offers the accuracy, efficiency, and cost optimization needed for future-ready organizations.”
While the global behavioral shift is positive, e-invoicing implementation is not without its challenges. Approximately half (
As the e-invoicing landscape and scale of global mandates continue to evolve, other key highlights of the report include:
- Impact on sales: e-invoicing jurisdictions could become a greater concern in the future if businesses are unable to issue or receive invoices. Businesses selling in mandated countries report
47% of sales would be in scope of these mandates – and that percentage could increase to57% by 2027. - AI support surges: Leaders are using AI in various ways to support e-invoicing across markets, such as customer support and query resolution (
53% ), cash flow management (51% ) and fraud detection and prevention (49% ). Most respondents (86% ) are currently using AI or planning to use AI. - Stakeholders on board:
83% of accountants and financial professionals expect to receive the greatest benefit from mandatory e-invoicing. Similarly,81% of respondents identified IT departments as another key beneficiary, speaking to the critical role of technology and IT support in financial reporting. - Bandwidth challenges: Second to maintaining security and privacy, time is a large roadblock to e-invoicing adoption. The survey finds that the ability to run frequent system updates (
49% ), integrate solutions with existing systems (48% ), and train staff and stakeholders on new processes (46% ) pose issues for organizations.
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As Vertex Exchange Europe unfolds, the Company is spotlighting its connected compliance strategy by advancing innovations in e-Invoicing technology and helping businesses anticipate regulatory changes in a rapidly evolving global landscape. To learn more about Vertex’s e-Invoicing solutions, visit www.vertexinc.com/solutions/e-invoicing.
About the Study
The online survey was conducted in March 2025, in partnership with Sapio Research, reaching 1,150 global business decision-makers across nine regions – Eastern and Southern Europe, Benelux, Germany, Latin America, Middle East and Asia, Nordics, North America, UK and Ireland – employed at organizations with
About Vertex
Vertex, Inc. is a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions. The Company’s mission is to deliver the most trusted tax technology enabling global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Vertex provides solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for major lines of indirect tax, including sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Headquartered in North America, and with offices in South America and Europe, Vertex empowers the world’s leading brands to simplify the complexity of continuous compliance.
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