SMARTeIS is architected with EU data sovereignty as a core principle. All invoice data for European entities is processed and stored exclusively within EU-based data centers, ensuring full compliance with GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and NIS2 cybersecurity requirements. The platform includes automated data subject access request (DSAR) workflows, encryption at rest and in transit, audit trails for data processing activities, and configurable data retention policies aligned with each country’s statutory requirements. As a trusted e-invoicing software provider, SMARTeIS undergoes regular third-party audits for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II compliance.

Absolutely. SMARTeIS is designed for complex multinational operations. The platform supports centralized management of multiple legal entities, each with country-specific VAT registrations, tax codes, and compliance rules. Whether you’re operating subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, or Spain, SMARTeIS automatically applies the correct validation rules, formats (UBL-CIUS, Factur-X, XRechnung, FatturaPA), and routing logic for each entity. This e-invoice system provides headquarters with consolidated visibility while maintaining decentralized compliance at the local level.

SMARTeIS includes an advanced EU VAT Compliance Engine that automates complex cross-border scenarios. The platform validates VAT numbers in real-time against the EU VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) database, automatically determines the correct VAT treatment for intra-community supplies, applies reverse charge mechanisms where applicable, and generates country-specific recapitulative statements (EC Sales Lists). For businesses using the One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme, SMARTeIS aggregates and formats data for simplified VAT reporting across multiple member states.

SMARTeIS provides native connectivity to major European e-invoicing platforms including Belgium’s PEPPOL network for B2G invoicing, France’s Chorus Pro for public sector procurement, Italy’s Sistema di Interscambio (SDI) for FatturaPA submission, Germany’s emerging e-rechnung infrastructure (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD), Spain’s FACe platform, and the Netherlands’ Digipoort gateway. As an accredited PEPPOL Service Provider, the electronic invoicing software also enables direct exchange with thousands of private sector participants across the PEPPOL network without requiring individual bilateral agreements.

Yes. SMARTeIS acts as a compliance middleware layer that integrates seamlessly with your existing ERP infrastructure without requiring core system modifications. The platform offers pre-built connectors for SAP (ECC, S/4HANA), Oracle (E-Business Suite, Fusion Cloud), Microsoft Dynamics (365, AX, NAV), Exact (Globe, Online), Sage, Odoo, and other enterprise systems. Integration is achieved through standard APIs, SFTP file exchange, or direct database connectivity. Your finance teams continue working in familiar ERP interfaces while SMARTeIS handles format conversion, validation, digital signatures, and transmission to European tax authorities and trading partners.

Implementation timelines vary based on organizational complexity, but typical deployments follow this structure: Discovery & Planning (2-3 weeks) — requirements gathering, compliance workshop, technical architecture design; Configuration & Integration (4-6 weeks) — ERP connector setup, entity-specific validation rules, user acceptance testing; Pilot & Go-Live (2-4 weeks) — phased rollout starting with one entity, hypercare support, production transition. For large enterprises with 10+ entities across multiple countries, full implementation typically ranges from 3-6 months. SMARTeIS’s modular architecture allows you to start with high-priority entities and progressively onboard others.

Regulatory updates are included at no additional cost. SMARTeIS maintains a dedicated European Compliance Center that continuously monitors regulatory changes across all EU member states, including new e-invoicing mandates, updated validation rules, format specifications, and ViDA directive developments. When regulations change, our compliance team updates the platform’s validation engines, format templates, and routing logic — these updates are automatically deployed to all clients without requiring manual intervention or system downtime. This ensures your e-invoicing solution remains compliant as the European landscape evolves.

SMARTeIS includes a comprehensive European Digital Archive with country-specific retention policies. The system automatically stores invoices in their original structured formats (UBL XML, FatturaPA XML, XRechnung, Factur-X) along with validation responses, digital signatures, transmission logs, and government clearance confirmations. Retention periods are configurable per country (7 years for Belgium, 10 years for Germany, 10 years for Italy, etc.) to meet local statutory requirements. All archived documents are searchable, tamper-proof, and can be retrieved instantly for tax audits or compliance reviews. The archive maintains a complete chain of custody with timestamps, user actions, and system events to satisfy European tax authority expectations.# Key Differentiators for the European Market

SMARTeIS is built on a CTC-first architecture designed to handle both current clearance models (e.g., Italy’s SDI, Poland’s KSeF, and France’s PDP ecosystem) and the upcoming ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) digital reporting framework. The platform orchestrates real-time invoice validation, government clearance, status polling, response management, and reconciliation without user intervention. For intra-EU B2B transactions, SMARTeIS automatically generates structured datasets aligned with ViDA’s Phase 1 reporting schema for cross-border supplies and supports digital signature, timestamping, and UBL conformity. The Compliance Engine ensures seamless coexistence between clearance, post-audit, and hybrid models across Europe, enabling businesses to adapt as member states transition to CTC/DR models through 2028 and beyond.