Starting July 1, 2024, Lithuania will transition its e-invoicing system for business-to-government (B2G) transactions to the General Account Administration Information System (SABIS), replacing the E. sąskaita platform. This change aligns with Government Resolution No. 405 and Directive 2014/55/EU on e-invoicing in public procurement.
To facilitate this transition, the schedule for switching to SABIS is being updated. From July 1 to August 31, SABIS will operate with real data. Initially, institutions will connect to SABIS, manage account data, users, and contracts. Invoices based on verbal contracts will be submitted and accepted after coordination between buyers and suppliers. In the second month, suppliers will submit invoices through SABIS, and buyers will use both systems if needed. Full operation begins on September 1, and “E. account” will be unavailable from August 30, though accessible from June 26-30 for transition purposes.
Invoices based on verbal contracts must be submitted through SABIS, with only those exceeding EUR 1,000 without VAT required initially. From January 1, 2025, all such invoices must be submitted through SABIS. This will automate contract data transfer to the CVP IS, removing the need for additional publicizing.
Training materials and an educational environment will be available from July 1 to help users familiarize themselves with SABIS. Users are encouraged to engage with these resources and stay updated through online subscriptions.
The transition to SABIS represents a significant modernization of Lithuania’s e-invoicing system, enhancing compliance, reducing administrative burdens, and improving efficiency. Businesses should prepare for these changes and leverage the Peppol network to optimize their invoicing processes.
