Using Peppol
Complete guide for e-invoicing and digital document exchange that connects businesses in the Netherlands and worldwide
What is Peppol?
Peppol is an innovative network that connects businesses in the Netherlands and worldwide for e-invoicing and the exchange of other digital documents. Peppol makes it easier, faster, and more reliable to communicate with your business relationships. Moreover, Peppol is less error-prone than traditional methods such as email, PDF, or paper.
Peppol uses a standardized protocol that enables businesses to exchange messages securely and reliably. By creating a Peppol ID, your organization is connected to this network, allowing you to send and receive documents without the need for additional software or manual actions.
Key Benefits
Faster Processing
Streamlined digital communication that eliminates manual processing and reduces processing time significantly.
More Reliable
Standardized protocol ensures secure and reliable message exchange between all connected parties.
Less Error-Prone
Automated processes minimize human errors compared to traditional email, PDF, or paper methods.
Legal Compliance
Mandatory for government institutions and their suppliers in the Netherlands and EU countries.
No Extra Software
Send and receive documents seamlessly without additional software or manual interventions.
Future-Proof
Ensure your business processes are prepared for evolving legislation and international standards.
Who Should Use Peppol?
Peppol is an international network that enables businesses to securely and efficiently exchange e-invoices and other business documents. This network is ideal for businesses looking to digitize and improve their administrative processes.
Small Businesses
Perfect for small companies wanting to streamline their invoicing processes and reduce administrative overhead.
Large Enterprises
Ideal for large businesses operating internationally or working with government institutions requiring e-invoicing.
Government Suppliers
Essential for businesses working with government institutions where e-invoicing via Peppol is mandatory.
International Traders
Perfect for companies doing business across borders and needing standardized document exchange.
How E-invoices Work
An e-invoice is essentially a standardized document consisting of structured programming language that allows software to read the information contained within. The special feature of an e-invoice is that through this standardized programming language, every software vendor can automatically retrieve the invoice information from the e-invoice message and import it into their software package environment.
Want to Learn More About EU E-invoicing Regulations?
Discover comprehensive information about implementing e-invoicing for businesses on the official European Union website. This information helps you navigate through requirements and benefits of e-invoicing.
Visit EU E-invoicing GuideGetting Started with Peppol
Ready to start using Peppol for your organization? It's simple to begin. Follow our step-by-step approach from needs assessment to successful implementation.
Assess Your Needs
Determine what types of documents you need to exchange and with which partners you'll be communicating via Peppol.
Choose a Provider
Select from various certified Peppol Service Providers or ERP/accounting software vendors offering Peppol services.
Get Your Peppol ID
Create your unique Peppol ID to connect your organization to the network and enable document exchange.
Start Exchanging
Begin sending and receiving e-invoices and other business documents through the secure Peppol network.
Need Help? We're Here for You!
Want to take full advantage of Peppol but don't know where to start? Or are you looking for support with implementation or choosing the right provider? Our experts offer independent advice and guidance, tailored to your situation.
