Digital Dispatch Note: The Latest Data Businesses Need to Know

The digitization of dispatch notes is a change that Greek businesses have been anticipating for some time. The trial period continues, and the full implementation of electronic goods movement documents is expected to be completed by 2025. For thousands of businesses, these will become mandatory as early as spring. Let’s take a detailed look at what currently applies regarding the Digital Dispatch Note. The latest developments for businesses implementing the Digital Dispatch Note involve a two-phase process. In phase one, it includes: businesses with turnover over €200,000, those handling pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, energy products, construction materials, olives, and olive oil. Phase two encompasses all remaining businesses not falling into the above categories. Regarding application dates, businesses in phase one can voluntarily use the Digital Dispatch Note until March 31, 2025. From April 1 onward, transmitting data through the myDATA digital platform becomes mandatory. Similarly, for businesses in phase two, transmission is optional until September 30, 2025, but becomes mandatory from October 1, 2025. As digital transformation extends to more processes, businesses must adopt new practices and adapt their workflows. While this may seem complex, adjusting to newer requirements can be smooth if a business chooses an Electronic Invoicing service provider. This ensures all e-document needs are covered by a single, user-friendly system. A provider certified by AADE offers real-time connectivity with public services, ensuring immediate delivery of documents to all parties involved. Simultaneously, invoice issuance is automated, reducing both management time and error probability. With EINVOICING, advantages multiply. Choosing a certified invoicing provider today highlights the standout solution EINVOICING by SOFTONE IMPACT. It already incorporates eDispatch Notes for issuing and tracking Digital Dispatch Notes and supports electronic transmission of all sales invoices. Crucially, the cloud-based solution allows SOFTONE IMPACT to instantly update its software without requiring any action from businesses, ensuring immediate compliance with potential legislative changes. Businesses don’t need to download new apps or learn new systems, saving time while meeting obligations. All functions are integrated into the existing system. Additionally, it provides centralized management of every type of document—B2B, B2G, B2C—including Digital Dispatch Notes, securely transmitting them to myDATA. By mid-2025, not only will the Digital Dispatch Note be mandatory, but business-to-business (B2B) transactions are also expected to go digital. Until now, invoice issuance was mandatory only for public transactions (B2G), but this year, B2B transactions are likely to join the mandatory regime of electronic invoicing. By choosing the certified EINVOICING solution today, you’ll be prepared for both the Digital Dispatch Note and future changes brought by Greece’s ongoing digital transformation. Utilize SOFTONE IMPACT’s cloud-based EINVOICING solution now to combine compliance with increased efficiency and innovation. Learn more about SOFTONE IMPACT and its EINVOICING service, part of the Olympia Group.