Mandatory e-invoicing in the EU: the status in every member state
A complete overview of mandatory electronic invoicing across the European Union - who already has it, since when, which technology is used, and whether it is compatible with Peppol.
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We publish ongoing articles about electronic invoicing, Peppol, integrations and other changes worth following. Each article is prepared as a separate translated page so it can be reused across language versions.
How does the Peppol network work?
Recently, the Peppol network has been discussed more and more often in connection with electronic invoicing. So let us look at how the Peppol network works technically. Peppol started as a European network for electronic communication, and today it is used worldwide. It is a great example of how solving European fragmentation helped solve a global problem and opened space for additional value-added services. Currently, more than 3 million companies from 118 countries are connected to the Peppol network.
Who needs Peppol? And is it really just another central point?
Peppol is not another central system. It is a standardized decentralized network that helps companies exchange e-invoices and other documents.
ViDA, e-invoicing and Peppol: Which path should the Czech Republic choose?
The EU will make e-invoicing and digital reporting mandatory from 2030. The Czech Republic must decide between a central state system and the open Peppol network.
Slovakia solved electronic invoicing for us. Let's fully use Peppol in the Czech Republic!
Slovakia will require Peppol from 1 January 2027. For Czech companies, that creates an opportunity to use ready-made infrastructure and accelerate e-invoicing adoption.
Petr Ferschmann
CEO Dativery s.r.o.