Overview of countries
Your comprehensive guide to electronic invoicing. Simplify compliance, streamline processes, and connect to the Peppol network.
E-Invoicing by Country
Click a country to learn about mandates, platforms, formats, and compliance deadlines.
Austria
B2G mandatory since 2014. B2B/B2C voluntary.
e-Rechnung.gv.at
B2G Partial
B2B Voluntary
Format: UBL, Peppol BIS 3.0 (via e-Rechnung.gv.at)
Belgium
B2G mandatory. B2B mandatory from Jan 2026.
Mercurius
B2G
B2B 2026
Format: Peppol BIS 3.0 (Belgian CIUS)
Czech Republic
B2G mandatory since 2016. B2B voluntary until 2030 (ViDA).
NEN
B2G
B2B 2030-35
Format: ISDOC, UBL 2.1, Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
Croatia
B2G mandatory since 2019. B2B mandatory from Jan 2026.
Servis eRačun
B2G
B2B 2026
Format: UBL 2.1 (Croatian CIUS via Peppol)
Denmark
B2G mandatory since 2005. B2B mandatory from 2026.
NemHandel
B2G
B2B 2026
Format: Peppol BIS 3.0 (NemHandel), OIOUBL (legacy, being phased out)
Estonia
B2G mandatory since 2019. B2B on buyer request (2025).
Peppol
B2G
B2B on Request
Format: Peppol BIS 3.0; UBL 2.1 (based on EN 16931)
Finland
B2G mandatory since 2020. B2B/B2C voluntary.
Peppol
B2G
B2B Voluntary
Format: Finvoice XML and Peppol BIS 3.0
France
B2G mandatory (2017–2020). B2B mandate from 2026.
Chorus Pro
B2G
B2B 2026
Format: UBL 2.1, CII; from 2026 — PPF-compatible structured formats via Chorus Pro (Y-format for Peppol integration)
Germany
B2G mandatory (since 2020). B2B mandate approved (2025–2028).
ZRE / Peppol
B2G
B2B 2028
Format: XRechnung (EN 16931 CIUS), Peppol BIS 3.0
Greece
B2G mandatory (2023–2025). B2B mandate approved.
myDATA / Peppol
B2G
B2B 2026
Format: UBL 2.1 (MyData-compliant), Peppol BIS 3.0
Ireland
B2G not mandatory (accepted). B2B/B2C voluntary.
Peppol
B2G
B2B 2028-30
Format: EN 16931 (Peppol BIS 3.0), UBL 2.1
Italy
B2G, B2B, B2C mandatory since 2019.
SdI
B2G & B2B & B2C
Format: FatturaPA (XML), mandatory format for SdI platform
Latvia
B2G mandatory since 2025. B2B mandatory from 2028.
ePakalpojumi.lv
B2G
B2B 2028
Format: Peppol BIS 3.0, UBL 2.1 (EN 16931 compliant)
Lithuania
B2G mandatory since 2017. B2B/B2C voluntary.
eSąskaita
B2G
B2B 2028
Format: UBL 2.1 / Peppol BIS 3.0 (via SABIS)
Luxembourg
B2G mandatory (2022–2023). B2B/B2C voluntary.
Peppol
B2G
B2B 2028-30
Format: UBL 2.1 / Peppol BIS 3.0 (Luxembourg CIUS)
Malaysia
B2G/B2B mandatory (Jun 2024–Jan 2027 phased). B2C included (e-invoices for high-value or on request).
MyInvois
B2G & B2B & B2C 2027
Format: XML / JSON (MyInvois standard), Peppol BIS 3.0 (for cross-border via MDEC)
Netherlands
B2G mandatory for central govt (since 2017). B2B/B2C voluntary.
Digipoort
B2G
B2B 2028
Format: UBL 2.1 / Peppol BIS 3.0 (NLCIUS), Digipoort XML
Norway
B2G mandatory since 2019. B2B under consideration.
EHF / Peppol
B2G
B2B 2028
Format: EHF (CIUS of Peppol BIS 3.0)
Poland
B2G not mandatory. B2B mandatory from Feb–Apr 2026.
KSeF
B2G
B2B 2026
Format: FA_VAT XML (Polish CIUS for KSeF)
Serbia
B2G mandatory since 2022. B2B mandatory since 2023.
Sistem e-Faktura
B2G & B2B
Format: UBL 2.1 (Serbian CIUS, SEF-specific)
Slovenia
B2G mandatory since 2015. B2B mandatory from 2028.
UJP eRačun
B2G
B2B Planned
Format: e-SLOG (XML EN 16931 compatible), Peppol BIS 3.0
Sweden
B2G mandatory since 2019. B2B/B2C voluntary.
Peppol
B2G
B2B Voluntary
Format: Svefaktura, Peppol BIS 3.0
Switzerland
B2G mandatory for federal contracts (since 2016). B2B/B2C voluntary.
eBill / Peppol
B2G
B2B Voluntary
Format: QR-bill (ISO 20022 payments), UBL / Peppol BIS 3.0 (for structured e-invoices)
United Kingdom
No mandatory e-invoicing. B2G/B2B/B2C voluntary (future mandates under discussion).
Peppol
B2B & B2G 2029
Format: EN 16931 (UBL 2.1 / Peppol BIS 3.0)
United States
No mandatory e-invoicing. B2G encouraged (federal). B2B/B2C voluntary.
DBNAlliance
B2G Encouraged
B2B Voluntary
Format: UBL, JSON (EIX-compatible schemas)
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