Exploring Integrated Global Trade With the UK's eInvoicing Mandate
In-Person Event
Date: 2nd December, 2026
Location: The House of Commons, Westminster, London
Duration: 2.5 hours approx.
Time: 18:00pm - 20:30pm
With confirmation in the Autumn Budget of the Roadmap towards an eInvoicing mandate in the UK, it is now confirmed that electronic invoicing will become mandatory for all VAT B2G and B2B invoices from 1st April 2029 and conversation has moved from what to how. And with the Commercial Payments Bill sitting at the top of the eInvoicing mandate Roadmap announcement, it's clear that the social and economic benefits of being able to pay suppliers on time is a key driver for the eInvoicing mandate in the UK.
In this Masterclass we are joined by long standing champion of British industry and the need for business to pay on time, Mr Bill Esterson MP, former Small Business Commissioner and one of the UKeLab (UK eInvoicing Advocacy Lab) founding members, Liz Barclay and Comarch global eInvoicing expert, Mostapha Abdelaziz.
This collaborative session offers the opportunity to explore:
- An in-depth look into HMRC plans
- Announced timelines and implementation strategies
- What the UK can learn from models already in place across Europe
- What remains negotiable and when that flexibility ends
- The global significance of on-time payments
- The Commercial Payments Bill
- What businesses should be doing now to prepare
- Glimpse into 2030s and Integrated Global Trade
With mandates already in place or about to be implemented in some of our nearest neighbours such as Belgium, France and Germany, the UK’s next steps will have deep implications for tax compliance, cross-border trade, digital efficiency, resilience and growth in the UK economy.
AGENDA
18:00 - 18:15 Welcome drinks
18:15 – 18:30 Government on the importance of the eInvoicing mandate and the Commercial Payments Bill
18:30 – 20:30 Festive meal, industry insights and networking
19:30 – 19:45 The Commercial Payments Bill and the global benefits of paying on time
19:45 – 20:15 The building blocks for eInvoicing success and onwards to integrated global trade
Take your opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from our leading experts. Discuss the role you can play in preparing your organisation for 2029 and the skills your team need to have in order to successfully plan for the UK eInvoicing mandate, build business resilience, effective compliance and protect against fraud and risk.
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Our invitation only Masterclasses are facilitated topic-based learning events exclusively for finance, procurement and Procure to Pay professionals. We take a close look at new ideas on process and technology and discuss how you can move your key projects forward. These meetings are an opportunity to collectively debate critical issues, share opinion and exchange views in an open, but confidential environment
These meetings are an opportunity to collectively debate critical issues, share opinion and exchange views in an open, but confidential environment.
