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E-invoicing in Netherlands โ€” mandate, deadlines & formats

Everything on the Netherlands e-invoicing mandate: timeline, accepted formats (PEPPOL BIS 3.0, UBL) and how to validate any invoice against EN16931 for free.

DateRequirement
2017-01-01E-invoicing mandate (B2G) for Rijksoverheid suppliers with contracts from this date (via Digipoort/SI-UBL 2.0 or PEPPOL, PEPPOL itself not mandatory)
2026-03-01Government report to Parliament proposing the framework/timeline for a B2B mandate (targeted entry into force ~2030; B2B e-invoicing today still requires recipient consent)

Authority: Nederlandse Peppolautoriteit (NPa) / Rijksoverheid (Digipoort)

FAQ

When does the Netherlands e-invoicing mandate start?

E-invoicing mandate (B2G) for Rijksoverheid suppliers with contracts from this date (via Digipoort/SI-UBL 2.0 or PEPPOL, PEPPOL itself not mandatory) (from 2017-01-01).

Which formats are accepted in Netherlands?

Among others: PEPPOL BIS 3.0, UBL. All EN16931-compliant.

Which model does Netherlands use?

PEPPOL interoperability.

Validate formats

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