Storecove names Charles Bryant as UK ambassador ahead of 2029 e-invoicing rules

Storecove has appointed e-invoicing veteran Charles Bryant as UK ambassador as the country moves toward mandatory e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from 2029. The hire is meant to help the company engage with businesses, policymakers and software providers during the regime’s development.

Why it matters: - The UK’s shift to mandatory e-invoicing from 2029 will affect VAT-registered businesses, their software providers and the wider tax compliance process. - Storecove is positioning itself for that transition by adding a senior industry figure with experience in standards, interoperability and financial infrastructure. - Bryant’s appointment could help Storecove deepen relationships with UK stakeholders as the regime is finalized.

What happened: - Storecove appointed Charles Bryant as its UK ambassador. - The company said Bryant will support planned engagement with business and other stakeholders as the UK prepares for mandatory e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from 2029. - Bryant said the move to mandatory e-invoicing creates real opportunities for businesses, but standards, processes and implementation need to be right from the outset. - Bryant said he is working with Storecove to help businesses meet the changes ahead.

The details: - Bryant has worked in e-invoicing, interoperability, standardisation and financial services. - He has contributed to GENA, formerly EESPA, the industry trade association. - He has worked with Peppol on global interoperability. - He has been involved with CEN TC 434 on European Norm 16931 for the core e-invoice. - Bryant recently supported the design phase of the UK’s developing e-invoicing regime. - The UK government has said the detailed regime will continue to be developed and implemented with businesses, representative bodies, government organisations, tax professionals and software and service providers. - Bryant’s background also includes decades in international banking, payments and trade finance. - He has worked with infrastructure groups such as SWIFT. - He also helped implement the Single Euro Payments Area as secretary general of the European Payments Council. - Storecove described itself as a global e-invoicing solution provider that connects organisations to e-invoicing networks and tax authorities through a single API integration. - Storecove said its access to local and international networks, including Peppol, helps organisations simplify cross-border e-invoicing, reduce multiple country-specific integrations and support scalable, interoperable document exchange as requirements expand globally. - Storecove said Bryant’s appointment strengthens its UK presence at a significant point in the country’s e-invoicing development.

Between the lines: - The appointment signals that Storecove expects the UK rollout to be shaped by standards and stakeholder coordination, not just software compliance. - Bryant’s mix of policy, standards and payments experience suggests Storecove is betting on expertise and influence as much as product capability.

What's next: - The UK e-invoicing regime will continue to be refined before the 2029 mandate takes effect. - Storecove is likely to use Bryant’s role to expand outreach to businesses and industry groups during that process. - The company will also continue to position its API-based e-invoicing platform for cross-border and domestic compliance needs.

The bottom line: - Storecove is adding a well-connected e-invoicing veteran now to prepare for a major UK regulatory shift later.