Europe’s indirect tax functions are entering a new phase. E-invoicing mandates are moving into execution, expectations for automation are rising, and tax teams are playing a more influential role across the business.
Based on insights from 230 indirect tax professionals across nine European markets, this new Thomson Reuters Institute report examines how organisations are responding to regulatory change, where transformation is advancing and what continues to hold tax teams back.
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Discover what the research reveals about the priorities, pressures and opportunities shaping Europe’s indirect tax function in 2026.
The report explores:
How e-invoicing and digital reporting mandates are reshaping indirect tax operations
Where organisations are making progress with AI and automation
Why data reconciliation remains a significant operational challenge
How indirect tax teams are influencing wider business decisions
What prevents the function’s strategic contribution from being fully recognised
Which capabilities will define the future indirect tax professional
Dig into the findings and understand how organisations across Europe are approaching mandates, automation, data and strategic influence.
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