What is a Peppol Authority?
Peppol Authorities are the official organizations that manage and control the Peppol network in different countries and regions. Discover what they do and why they are important for reliable eInvoicing.
A Peppol Authority is an official organization responsible for managing and controlling the Peppol network within a specific country or region. They ensure that everything runs according to the rules and that the network functions reliably.
Official Supervisor
Peppol Authorities are government-appointed organizations that officially supervise the Peppol network in their country.
Quality Guarantee
They certify Service Providers and ensure that all parties meet international Peppol standards and quality requirements.
International Cooperation
Authorities work together in a global network to enable cross-border eInvoicing between all connected countries.
What is a Peppol Authority Exactly?
A Peppol Authority is the official organization designated by a country or region to manage and control the Peppol network within their area. Think of them as the "network administrator" who ensures that everything runs according to international agreements.
Each Peppol Authority is responsible for their own country or region, but they all work together according to the same international standards. This ensures that an invoice from the Netherlands to Germany is just as easy as within the Netherlands itself.
For the Netherlands: The Dutch Peppol Authority (NPA)
In the Netherlands, Logius (part of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations) has been designated as the official Peppol Authority. They manage the Dutch part of the Peppol network and ensure that Dutch organizations can reliably participate in international eInvoicing.
The Dutch Peppol Authority works closely with the Tax Administration and other government organizations to ensure that Peppol aligns well with Dutch laws and regulations.
What Do Peppol Authorities Do?
Peppol Authorities have various important tasks to ensure that the Peppol network functions reliably and securely:
Certifying Service Providers
Checking and approving companies that want to offer Peppol services, ensuring only reliable parties get access.
Supervision & Compliance
Monitoring that all parties adhere to Peppol rules and international standards for quality and security.
Information Provision
Providing information about Peppol to governments, businesses and organizations in their country or region.
International Coordination
Working with other Peppol Authorities worldwide to facilitate cross-border eInvoicing.
Policy & Regulation
Developing local Peppol rules that align with national laws and regulations and government objectives.
Dispute Resolution
Mediating problems between Service Providers or between providers and their customers within the Peppol network.
Peppol Authorities Worldwide
Each country or region participating in Peppol has its own authority. Here are some examples:
View our comprehensive overview page with detailed information about all Peppol Authorities, their contact details, specific tasks and how they work together in the international network.
View All Peppol Authorities WorldwideWhy are Peppol Authorities Important for You?
Reliability & Security
Thanks to Peppol Authorities, you can be sure that:
- Your Service Provider is officially certified and reliable
- Your eInvoices are processed securely and according to the rules
- There is supervision of service quality
- There is an official point of contact in case of problems
International Reachability
Through the cooperation between Peppol Authorities worldwide, you can seamlessly exchange eInvoices with organizations in all connected countries. You don't have to worry about different systems or standards per country.
Want to know more about the Peppol ecosystem?
Now that you understand what Peppol Authorities do, discover how the different components of the Peppol network work together to enable reliable eInvoicing.
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