E-invoice in Ireland
Decentralised model with e‑Invoicing Framework – Public authorities must accept
Ireland transposed Directive 2014/55/EU via the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations and established an e‑Invoicing Framework through the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). The framework allows public bodies to procure e‑invoicing services and is part of Ireland’s “eInvoicing Ireland” initiative.
Key Milestones
2019
Central Government
Central government authorities must be able to receive EN 16931 compliant e-invoices
2020
Sub-Central Government
Sub-central government authorities must also be able to receive and process e-invoices.
2028-30
Peppol Expansion
Public bodies continue to expand Peppol connectivity and adopt shared services to process EN 16931-compliant invoices through the four-corner model. Ireland has also announced a phased rollout of mandatory B2B e-invoicing, beginning with larger VAT-registered businesses in November 2028 and extending to all VAT-registered businesses by November 2029, in preparation for full EU ViDA compliance by July 2030. All Irish businesses must be capable of receiving structured e-invoices by November 2028, even if issuance remains phased.
Ireland transposed Directive 2014/55/EU via the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations and established an e‑Invoicing Framework through the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). The framework allows public bodies to procure e‑invoicing services and is part of Ireland’s “eInvoicing Ireland” initiative.
B2G
Irish public authorities are required to be able to receive and process electronic invoices that comply with the European standard EN 16931 via the Peppol network and to support structured electronic invoicing in public procurement
B2B
There is currently no mandatory e-invoicing obligation for B2B transactions in Ireland. However, the country plans a phased introduction of mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital reporting starting in November 2028, with full alignment to EU ViDA requirements by July 2030. From November 2028, all VAT-registered businesses must be able to receive structured electronic invoices.
B2C
No requirements apply.
Decentralised Model
Public bodies in Ireland receive and process electronic invoices via the Peppol network through accredited service providers under the national e-Invoicing Framework. Ireland does not have a central clearance platform for e-invoicing — instead, invoices are routed over Peppol Access Points to public sector recipients. Irish public sector entities must be capable of receiving structured e-invoices compliant with EU standards.
EN 16931 Standard
Electronic invoices transacted with Irish public bodies must conform to EN 16931, with Peppol BIS billing syntax commonly used for structured invoice exchange. While the standard and Peppol network are mandatory for B2G transactions, Ireland is preparing for phased mandatory B2B e-invoicing from November 2028 onward, with all businesses required to be able to receive structured electronic invoices.
Peppol Access Point
Suppliers submit invoices in UBL 2.1 or the national ebInterface format.
Certified Peppol Access Point for Irish suppliers
Send compliant invoices to public authorities
Format Standards
Integration with OGP-approved frameworks
Efficient invoicing for private Irish companies
FAQs
Do suppliers have to issue e‑invoices to Irish authorities?
Not currently; authorities must accept e‑invoices but suppliers can submit paper or PDF invoices unless specified in contracts.
What format is used?
EN 16931, typically via Peppol BIS 3.0.
Is there a central clearance platform?
No; invoices are exchanged through networks and service providers.
Summary
Ireland has implemented Directive 2014/55/EU, requiring all contracting authorities to accept EN 16931-compliant electronic invoices. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has established a multi-supplier e-Invoicing Framework to support adoption across the public sector, with Irish public bodies able to receive and process structured e-invoices via the Peppol network since April 2019 (central government) and April 2020 (sub-central government).
Currently, there is no legal obligation for suppliers to issue e-invoices to public authorities, so B2B and B2C invoicing remain voluntary at this time. However, Ireland has announced a phased plan to introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital VAT reporting in stages from November 2028 onwards — beginning with large VAT-registered companies, extending to all VAT-registered businesses by November 2029, and aligning fully with EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) requirements by July 2030. All businesses must be capable of receiving structured electronic invoices by November 2028.
The Peppol network continues to be widely used for public procurement and is confirmed as the underlying infrastructure for future B2B e-invoicing mandates, helping ensure interoperability and cross-border compliance.
Our Peppol Access Point service connects Irish suppliers and authorities to the network, simplifying compliance with EN 16931 and enabling seamless cross-border e-invoicing across Europe. Whether you’re a supplier to Irish public bodies or a business preparing for upcoming B2B e-invoicing requirements, we provide the tools and expertise to make the transition smooth and efficient.
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