typical u.s. business could cut $1.1 billion in billing costs.
by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research
widespread adoption of e-invoicing across six major economies could generate $616 billion in annual economic gains, according to new research.
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u.s. businesses save $15.16 per invoice, totaling $1.1 million in annual productivity per firm. the united states alone could net $116 billion, with small and midsize firms capturing $97 billion, or 83 percent, of that value, says the avalara and the centre for economics and business research study.
“e-invoicing isn’t just a compliance solution, it’s a growth engine,” says ross tennenbaum, avalara president.
the report ties the gains to faster payments, fewer errors and fraud, and increased productivity. in france, large firms reclaim up to 54 minutes per invoice. australia leads in payment acceleration, cutting delays by 2.5 days—a 15 percent improvement.
on average, e-invoicing shortens payment cycles by 1.4 days, trims tax fines and fraud by 30 percent, and saves 39 minutes per invoice processed.
adoption, however, lags among smaller firms. just 37 percent report full e-invoicing use. top barriers include training and integration, cited by 43 percent. still, 73 percent plan to adopt the technology within five years.
the financial upside is clear: u.s. companies report an 8 percent payment speed boost and $14,000 in annual cash flow gains. in australia, per-invoice savings of $13.67 yield $649,200 per year.
u.k. adopters saw a 4.8 percent drop in late payments—the sharpest across all six markets. in india, where adoption is high, time savings are smaller, but 64 percent of firms report positive results.
e-invoicing also helps curb financial risks. last year, 44 percent of firms faced tax fines, and 34 percent reported invoice fraud, which cost an average of $23,500 and $18,100. among e-invoicing users, only 20 percent encountered either issue. the tech cuts tax penalties by 27 percent, fraud by 30 percent, and lost invoices by 40 percent.
policy momentum is building. more than half of u.s. and u.k. firms support mandates. france is preparing for 2026 compliance, with 41 percent already taking steps. in germany, 49 percent feel unprepared, though 42 percent plan or invest.