Beyond Compliance: Leading with Insight

Explore research, expert perspectives, and practical strategies to transform tax and invoice compliance into a source of competitive advantage.

Beyond the Checkbox: Compliance as Strategy

Compliance is no longer a back-office obligation — it’s a strategic advantage. And for businesses to compete on the global stage, they must treat it as such.

Basware’s research, conducted in collaboration with FT Longitude shows that organizations taking a centralized, modern approach to tax and invoice compliance are reducing risk, preventing fraud, and driving profitability. Leaders who treat compliance as a core business capability gain visibility, control, and competitive edge, setting the standard for intelligent, future-ready finance.

Reputational Risk

More than a third of organizations have suffered reputational harm due to compliance failures

Profit Advantage

88% of compliance-mature businesses exceeded profit targets

Technology for Control

Most organizations are still relying on manual spreadsheets for their compliance processes.

Catch up on the latest compliance innovations and insights

Keen to keep up with the ever-evolving world of global invoice compliance? Discover more of our compliance content and insights below.

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Meet our compliance leaders

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SVP, Global Compliance

Markus Hornburg

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Jason Kurtz

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Director, Global Compliance

Sanna Koskinen

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Markus Hornburg, SVP, Global Compliance

“Solving mandates one by one may work short-term, but retrofitting for compliance after the fact is always more costly. A consolidated, forward-looking strategy is the only way to ensure long-term efficiency and resilience. Tax compliance isn’t just a legal requirement – it’s a major cost center that grows with your business unless you automate. We help companies turn this complexity into a strategic advantage.”

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Jason Kurtz, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

"We’re about to see a massive wave of companies realizing it’s time to prioritize compliance as new mandates take effect. I’d love to see more organizations bring AP, AR, tax, and IT together to tackle the compliance process collaboratively. When done right, compliance isn’t just about checking a box – it can unlock faster audits, fewer penalties, and better cash flow visibility. The ROI is tangible, with many organizations seeing a near-immediate payback on their e-invoicing investments. And while mandates may be the catalyst, the real opportunity lies in taking a holistic, strategic approach to compliance that drives long-term value.”

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Sanna Koskinen, Director, Global Compliance

“The landscape is shifting quickly. Companies need a compliance approach that’s not only current, but designed to evolve with future requirements. Simplifying complexity is the real value here – especially as governmental requirements and the business compliance requirements continue to grow. We’re helping customers build agility into their compliance foundation.”

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How we can help

Basware brings all compliance, invoice handling, and process control under one roof—so you can manage risk and enable smarter financial operations from end to end.

Global Invoice Compliance

Stay compliant with country-specific mandates and clearance models, reduce penalty risk, and stay ahead of evolving regulations with global expertise and dedicated support.

Archiving and Audit Readiness

Maintain a centralized, legally valid archive that ensures audit-readiness, simplifies reporting, and supports cleaner financial closes.

Invoice Exchange & Automation

Send and receive 100% of your invoices electronically across any format or region, automate processing with Predictive AI, and connect globally via the world’s largest open e-invoicing network.

More resources on where and how we support global e-invoicing compliance

Basware enables you to send, receive, and archive invoices in all formats, from any country, with confidence. Our expertise in global regulations ensures you're always compliant with local mandates no matter how they change.

Global scope

Explore our Global e-Invoicing Compliance Map for a country-by-country overview, or view our Global E-Invoicing Mandates Infographic.

Current Spotlight

France’s e-invoicing mandate is approaching. As a certified PA (Plateforme Agréée), formerly PDP, (Plateforme de Dématérialisation Partenaire), we're ready to support your compliance journey. View our dedicated pages in EN and FR.

FAQs

Curious what your peers are asking about the mandates in France, Belgium, and Germany? We’ve compiled top questions and clear answers—take a look.

Join us at upcoming events

Explore our live and online events to stay informed on the latest in global e-invoicing compliance.

Certified Peppol partner

Basware sent the first invoice through Peppol—and as a certified provider, we simplify secure, compliant e-invoicing across Europe and beyond.

Country coverage

Want to know if we cover the countries you operate in? Contact us and we’ll guide you, or explore our compliance map to learn what's required in each region.

Let’s simplify compliance together

Ready to simplify global compliance and take control of your invoice processes?