Peppol Authorities Worldwide - Complete guide to all 23 official authorities

Peppol Authorities Worldwide

Discover all 23 official Peppol authorities that act as national gatekeepers, shaping and managing the global network for electronic document exchange.

Peppol authorities function as delegated instances of OpenPeppol within their geographical jurisdiction and are responsible for certification, oversight and market adoption of electronic invoicing.

Certification & Oversight

Certifying Access Points, monitoring compliance and enforcing technical standards within their jurisdiction.

Governance & Policy

Implementing OpenPeppol guidelines in local context and developing national specifications and rules.

Market Adoption

Stimulating Peppol usage through education, support, subsidies and sometimes mandatory implementation.

Peppol Network in Numbers

23
Official Authorities
France newest member (July 2025)
1.4M
Participating Organizations
From 98 countries worldwide
847
Certified Access Points
Distributed across all continents
6M+
Monthly eInvoices
Exchanged via the network

Core Responsibilities of Peppol Authorities

Certification & Compliance Monitoring

Peppol authorities manage a structured certification process for Access Points consisting of three phases. They ensure legal compliance via OpenPeppol membership and Service Provider Agreements, technical setup with PKI certificates and conformity testing, and final production certification with two-year valid certificates.

1
Legal Requirements
OpenPeppol membership, Service Provider Agreements and documentation verification
2
Technical Setup
PKI certificate requests, implementation according to eDelivery Network specifications
3
Conformity Testing
Two-part testing process via centralized Peppol Testbed platform
4
Production Certification
Issuance of PKI certificates valid for two years with continuous monitoring
Technical Requirements ISO 27001 certification is mandatory for all Access Points. The PKI certificate infrastructure uses OpenPeppol PKI v3 with AS4 messaging protocol implementation. Authorities conduct regular audits and can suspend or revoke certificates in case of compliance failures.

Support & Market Adoption

Authorities provide comprehensive support via technical service desks, educational initiatives such as the annual Peppol Conference, and financial incentives. Singapore, for example, provides subsidies worth SG$200 per company, while European authorities focus on community building and stakeholder workshops.

  • Technical support: Centralized service desks, implementation guides and testbed platforms
  • Education: Workshops, conferences and documentation in local language
  • Financial incentives: Subsidies, grants and tax benefits (where applicable)
  • Community building: Service Provider Forums and stakeholder communities

Regional Differences in Approach

The role of Peppol authorities differs significantly by country, with local regulation, market size and digital maturity being determining factors.

Large Authorities

Extensive governance structures with dedicated teams and technical infrastructure.

Netherlands (NPa): ISO27001 requirements, Chamber of Commerce integration
Germany (KoSIT): XRechnung standard, federal coordination
Norway (DFØ): 50% of 140M annual invoices via EHF/Peppol
Belgium (BOSA): €3.5 billion expected savings, B2B mandate 2026
Small Authorities

Streamlined approaches focused on basic compliance and core functions.

Cyprus: Direct Peppol implementation without national adaptations
Iceland: Basic eInvoicing compliance via government channels
Luxembourg: Mandatory B2G for medium-sized companies

Adoption Strategies by Region

Europe mainly uses mandate-based approaches with B2G mandates and increasing B2B mandates. Asia-Pacific chooses market-driven strategies with financial incentives and Queen Bee tactics where large companies use their influence to encourage partners.

Singapore's Queen Bee Strategy Large enterprises like Sheng Siong and Konica Minolta stimulate adoption through their influence on business partners. IMDA offers SG$200 transaction bonuses and free one-year services for startups via InvoiceNow Accelerate.

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Overview of All Peppol Authorities

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Netherlands
Nederlandse Peppol Autoriteit (NPa)
Access Points: 47
Member since: 2011
Specialization: ISO27001 requirements, Chamber of Commerce integration
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Germany
KoSIT (Koordinierungsstelle für IT-Standards)
Access Points: 89
Member since: 2019
Specialization: XRechnung standard, federal coordination
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Belgium
BOSA (Policy and Support)
Access Points: 34
Member since: 2016
Specialization: B2B mandate 2026, €3.5 billion savings
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France
DGFIP (Direction Générale des Finances Publiques)
Access Points: 23
Member since: 2025 (newest)
Specialization: 23rd authority worldwide
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Norway
DFØ (Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management)
Access Points: 42
Member since: 2012
Specialization: 50% of 140M invoices via EHF/Peppol
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Italy
AgID (Agenzia per l'Italia Digitale)
Access Points: 56
Member since: 2015
Specialization: AP Unico system, B2B mandatory
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Singapore
IMDA (Info-communications Media Development Authority)
Access Points: 45
Member since: 2019
Specialization: Queen Bee strategy, SG$200 subsidies
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Australia
ATO (Australian Taxation Office)
Access Points: 67
Member since: 2016
Specialization: Trans-Tasman partnership with NZ
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Japan
DAJ (Digital Agency, Government of Japan)
Access Points: 24
Member since: 2021
Specialization: Digital government transformation
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Malaysia
MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation)
Access Points: 16
Member since: 2022
Specialization: MyInvois platform integration
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New Zealand
MBIE (Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment)
Access Points: 28
Member since: 2018
Specialization: A-NZ Peppol BIS specification
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United States
DBN Alliance
Access Points: 37
Member since: 2023
Specialization: Private sector initiative
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Mexico
SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)
Access Points: 21
Member since: 2024
Specialization: CFDI integration
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Sweden
DIGG (Myndigheten för digital förvaltning)
Access Points: 38
Member since: 2013
Specialization: Real-Time Economy Project
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Denmark
ERST (Danish Business Authority)
Access Points: 29
Member since: 2011
Specialization: 99% B2G adoption since 2005
OpenPeppol (Global Coordinator)
International Association - Acts as authority for countries without local PA
Role: Network coordination and standardization
Established: 2012
Supports countries: Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, South Korea, India, Canada, Brazil

Recent Developments & Future

The period 2023-2025 shows significant expansion of the Peppol ecosystem with new authorities and technological evolutions.

New Authorities

  • France (July 2025): 23rd Peppol Authority via DGFIP
  • Malaysia (2024): MDEC in support of MyInvois initiative
  • United States (2023): DBN Alliance as private sector authority

ViDA Pilot Program

The ViDA pilot program launched in December 2024 tests the 5-corner model for VAT compliance with 101 participants including tax administrations, Peppol authorities and service providers. This marks a crucial development towards integrated European tax systems.

Important Milestones 2025-2026 The ViDA program goes through development phase (H2 2024), design phase (H1 2025), and testing (H2 2025 to Q2 2026). The potential OpenPeppol-GENA merger planned for January 2026 could significantly change governance structures.

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