Peppol global reach 2026: The complete country guide

Peppol is the official standard for e‑invoicing across both public and private sectors, with 129 government entities and 410,000 businesses registered. The government invests heavily in adoption and is considering future mandates to accelerate uptake.

Austria mandates Peppol for B2G transactions, boosting interoperability and e-procurement nationwide. The country has strong infrastructure and public sector compliance.

Belgium requires all suppliers to the public sector to send e-invoices via Mercurius, integrated with Peppol. Upcoming regulations will require B2B e-invoicing by July 2026.

Peppol was introduced in 2019, but diverse regulations and low awareness have hampered its adoption. Access points operate, but there is no national mandate yet.

China participates in Peppol primarily through certified access points in pilot programs. Adoption focuses on international business rather than nationwide mandates.

Croatia uses Peppol for public sector e-invoicing and is piloting digital procurement reforms. E-invoicing is part of its efforts to integrate with the EU.

Cyprus is an OpenPeppol member with public entities using Peppol for B2G e-invoicing. National legislation promotes the wider adoption of public procurement.

The Czech Republic facilitates cross-border e-invoicing through Peppol, adhering to EU standards. Private sector adoption is growing alongside public mandates.

Denmark was the first country to require e-invoicing for public procurement, using Peppol via NemHandel since 2005. All government suppliers must comply, making Denmark a global pioneer.

All Estonian public sector workflows utilize Peppol for e-invoicing, in accordance with EU directives. The private sector is increasingly interconnected for digital trade.

Finland requires all suppliers to public sector entities to send e-invoices that comply with the European Standard. Since April 2024, government procurement contracts have been mandated to use Peppol Advanced Ordering for electronic purchase orders and responses. The Finnish State Treasury acts as the national Peppol Authority, and these measures are advancing digital B2G trade, making Peppol a cornerstone of public procurement workflows in Finland.

France utilizes the central Chorus Pro platform, which supports Peppol for B2G and B2B transactions.

France officially designated its tax authority (DGFiP) as the national Peppol Authority in July 2025, ahead of its major B2B e-invoicing mandate scheduled for September 2026. The government is actively developing technical standards, launching the PPF Directory for invoice routing, and requiring businesses to use certified platforms with Peppol connectivity; public sector Peppol use is well established, and B2B adoption is entering its pilot phase, with full mandatory issuance and e-reporting for large businesses beginning in 2026 and SMEs following in 2027.

Germany requires public entities to accept e-invoices via Peppol, though suppliers can choose formats. National platforms like XRechnung integrate Peppol for interoperability.

Greece’s government portal supports Peppol with one central access point for e-invoicing. E-procurement reform is ongoing to expand adoption nationwide.

Hungary is an OpenPeppol member, actively developing its e-invoicing frameworks. Full-scale B2G deployment is in progress.

Iceland mandates Peppol e-invoicing in the public sector, leveraging its advanced digital infrastructure. The private sector is encouraged to adopt the network for cross-border trade.

India introduced Peppol as a common exchange network for SMEs and the government in 2020, with a focus on healthcare and commerce. Alignment with national GSTN systems remains a challenge.

Ireland’s public procurement office uses Peppol for mandatory B2G e-invoicing. Significant progress has been made in bridging public and private sector platforms.

Italy mandates electronic invoicing through the SdI platform, which supports Peppol for B2G and B2B exchanges. Peppol ensures compliance, security, and tax transparency.

Japan began Peppol adoption with pilot projects and now requires Peppol for electronic transactions between large enterprises and public entities. National adoption is gradually increasing.

Jordan pilots Peppol for government-to-business e-invoicing, aiming to standardize procurement. Expansion into wider commerce is planned.

Lithuania’s public entities use Peppol, with steadily growing adoption in e-invoicing and procurement reforms. National law supports further digitization using OpenPeppol.

Luxembourg requires Peppol in B2G, using various access points for public entities. The Ministry for Digitalisation spearheads implementation.

As of July 2025, all Malaysian taxpayers are required to comply with e-invoicing mandates, utilizing Peppol for interoperability. Early adoption focused on large businesses, with full rollout underway.

Malta leverages Peppol for public sector e-invoicing as part of digital government reforms. B2B enablement is being expanded.

Mexico’s e-invoicing is in pilot stages, with Peppol used mainly for international business. National mandates are not yet in place.

Peppol is required for public sector e-invoicing in the Netherlands, supporting EU-wide trade. Simplerinvoicing, an initiative based on Peppol, streamlines transactions.

Over 50,000 NZ businesses are registered for e-invoicing via Peppol, with public sector mandates active. Government suppliers will be required to use Peppol by January 2026.

Nigeria runs Peppol pilots for digital government transactions, exploring broader implementation. Full-scale adoption is still developing.

Norway is a Peppol founding member and mandates Peppol for all public sector transactions. The government actively expands Peppol to orders and other domains.

Poland requires Peppol for B2G e-invoicing, alongside national platforms to ensure compliance. The country will expand B2B e-invoicing mandates by July 2026.

Portugal mandates Peppol for government procurement, integrating it with the eSPap platform. B2B expansion plans are in progress.

Romania is gradually implementing Peppol for public sector e-invoicing. Ongoing reforms focus on enhancing interoperability and facilitating trade.

Serbia uses Peppol for pilot digital documents and e-invoicing reforms. Expansion is planned as digitalization accelerates.

Peppol adoption is led by the InvoiceNow system, gradually expanding mandates for GST businesses. Singapore is a regional trailblazer with phased rollouts through 2026.

Slovakia’s public sector uses Peppol for e-invoicing and procurement, in line with EU directives. Private sector take-up is growing.

Public sector entities in Slovenia transmit invoices via Peppol in accordance with national law. The country continues to upgrade e-invoicing standards.

South Africa is piloting Peppol in the public sector, with a focus on interoperability with EU trade partners. Further mandates are under discussion.

Spain uses Peppol for B2G e-invoicing compliance and will require B2B transactions to use e-invoicing by July 2026. Systems integrate Peppol for streamlined reporting.

Sweden requires Peppol for all public sector e-invoicing, relying on the SFTI platform for compliance. National mandate in place since 2019. Widespread access points support business and government.

Switzerland is an OpenPeppol member; pilots for public sector Peppol adoption are underway. Full implementation remains in progress.

Taiwan is piloting Peppol for e-invoicing, with a focus on international B2B exchange. National reforms are under consideration.

Peppol pilots in Turkey aim to facilitate digital trade between the private sector and the government. Widespread adoption is still forthcoming.

The UAE has started Peppol adoption within the government, aiming to standardize e-invoicing for future expansion. Broader implementation efforts are ongoing.

The UK utilizes Peppol for NHS transactions and public sector e-invoicing, with cross-border trade being well supported. B2B adoption is expanding post-Brexit.

Peppol is widely used in pilots and private sector initiatives, but it lacks a federal mandate. Adoption is growing among businesses seeking global interoperability.

The Digital Business Networks Alliance (DBNA) is the U.S. e-invoicing association, modeled after Europe’s Peppol network. Both use a similar 4-corner model and open, standardized technical specifications to allow businesses to exchange electronic documents.