E-invoicing

E-invoicing basics, operators and VAN services, and step-by-step guides to the requirements in individual countries.

What is an electronic invoice (e-invoice)?

An electronic invoice, or e-invoice, is an invoice issued, transmitted, and received in a structured electronic format that the receiving...

What must an invoice contain? VAT invoice requirements explained

An invoice must contain the details that tax law requires, whether it is sent on paper, as a PDF, or...

What does it take to implement e-invoicing?

Implementing e-invoicing means deciding how invoices move between your systems and the Peppol network, registering so that suppliers can reach...

What are the benefits of using e-invoices?

Electronic invoices provide an instant and secure transfer of invoices between sellers and buyers in a completely digital format. No...

How can I get my suppliers to send e-invoices to my company or organization?

To receive e-invoices from suppliers, provide your exact Peppol Participant Identifier and explain which invoice references and business fields you...

How long must e-invoices be stored? Archiving rules by country

Each country sets how long invoices must be stored, and an e-invoice must stay authentic, intact, and readable for the...

Credit notes and invoice corrections: rules by country

An invoice that has been issued cannot simply be changed or deleted. In most countries you correct it with a...

Self-billing: legal conditions by country

Self-billing means that the customer issues the invoice for a supply it receives, instead of the supplier. It is common...

What is ViDA? VAT in the Digital Age in brief

ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) is the EU package that makes structured e-invoicing the default and introduces digital reporting...

What are CTC models? Clearance, reporting, and the five-corner model

CTC (continuous transaction controls) are tax rules that give the tax authority invoice data when a transaction happens, instead of...