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E-invoicing basics, operators and VAN services, and step-by-step guides to the requirements in individual countries.
Can other electronic message formats be distributed via Peppol?
Peppol does not accept arbitrary UBL, XML or proprietary documents. A message can be exchanged only when its exact document...
Is Peppol ID required to send e-invoices on the Peppol network?
A sender does not necessarily need a Peppol ID that is registered for receiving documents. However, each transmitted message includes...
Can Peppol be converted into other e-invoice formats?
Yes. A Peppol BIS or PINT document can be transformed into another electronic invoice format when the receiving system requires...
What is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)?
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the structured, system-to-system exchange of business information between organisations. It can cover invoices, orders, despatch...
What is a Global Location Number (GLN)?
The Global Location Number (GLN) is a numeric-based address. It is an identifier, ensuring e-invoices and other electronic documents reach...
What is UBL (Universal Business Language)?
Universal Business Language (UBL) is an open standard for electronic business documents, for example e-invoices. Launched in 2004, it is...
What is Elektronisk Handelsformat (EHF)?
EHF is Norway's format for structured business documents. EHF Billing 3.0 is the same specification as Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, and documents are exchanged over Peppol.
What is XRechnung?
XRechnung is Germany’s standard for structured electronic invoices. It is a national specification (CIUS) of the European standard EN 16931,...
What are ZUGFeRD and Factur-X?
ZUGFeRD and Factur-X are a hybrid e-invoice format: a PDF/A-3 file that people can read, with the invoice data embedded...
What is Finvoice?
Finvoice is the Finnish XML standard for electronic invoices, published by the Finnish banks through Finance Finland (Finanssiala). The current...