e-Invoicing mandate 2029 – what construction leaders need to know now
Watch webinar recording now
From 1 April 2029, all VAT invoices must be issued electronically across B2B and B2G transactions, marking a major change for UK construction finance operations.
This high-level briefing for finance and commercial leaders explains what the mandate means in practice, what changes are most likely, and what steps organisations should begin considering now to prepare.
The session also draws on Causeway’s participation in the industry-led UK eLab group, providing early insight from the consultation and design phase shaping the national e-invoicing framework.
Takeaways
As members of the recently formed advocacy group for e-Invoicing (UK eLabs), Causeway provides an early, accurate interpretation of what the mandate really means and how construction organisations should prepare. You'll take away:
-
An understanding of the implications for B2B and B2G invoicing.
-
Insights and early signals emerging from industry discussions.
-
An understanding of how to begin shaping your organisation’s 2029 readiness plan.
The mandate is confirmed for April 2029
The e-Invoicing mandate isn't just a "finance-only" change... it will affect IT and operational considerations
The focus is on structured digital exchange – not PDFs
Real-time reporting is not required at launch, but is likely to follow
The biggest risk is waiting, rather than starting to prepare now
More content you might like
Transforming receipting in construction: lessons from Balfour Beatty’s journey with CausewayOne
E-invoicing in UK construction: get ahead while the government decides
Clear, collaborative and fair: an expert's Q&A breakdown of the Fair Payment Code
How achieving the Fair Payment Code Gold Award can give contractors a competitive edge
The new Fair Payment Code explained: new rules set to transform construction finance
Transform your invoice management with CausewayOne e-Invoicing
Contact us today for a software demonstration.
Improve efficiencies by removing manual processes.
Automated matching and reconciliation of POs, GRNs and invoices.
Lower operating overhead by saving more than 50% on the cost associated with manual invoice processing.
Improve supplier relationships with faster invoice payments.