Five Mistakes Global Companies Make with E-Invoicing
OpenText, Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
OpenText outlines five common e-invoicing mistakes global companies make, from deadline-driven compliance to neglecting partner connectivity.
OpenText says e-invoicing has become central to regulatory compliance, financial efficiency and trading partner relationships as governments add mandates.
One mistake is treating compliance as a series of country deadlines instead of building for continuous compliance as rules evolve.
Another is assuming that implementing e-invoicing in one country makes expansion easy, when jurisdictions differ on clearance, real-time reporting, formats and networks.
The post also warns against ignoring trading partner connectivity, which can cause rejected invoices and payment delays, and recommends a centralized approach that accommodates local requirements.