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Netherlands E-Invoicing Mandate

Mandatory

B2G mandatory — B2B through Peppol ecosystem

Mandatory since: April 2017
Enforcement active: April 2017
Enforcement: Strict enforcement
Required formats: SimplerInvoice, UBL 2.1, XRechnung
AI Summary

The Netherlands was one of the early adopters of Peppol-based e-invoicing for government procurement. The mandate has been in place since 2017 and uses the SimplerInvoice national standard alongside other Peppol BIS formats. The Netherlands is home to Peppol's largest network adoption in Europe, making it a model for Peppol-first approaches.

Grounded in official sources listed below. Not a substitute for legal or tax advice.

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Who Is Affected

  • Government suppliers (B2G)

Invoice Types in Scope

B2G

Transmission Routes

Businesses operating in Netherlands can transmit e-invoices through one or more of the following routes, depending on the recipient type and technical infrastructure.

Peppol Network Route

Send and receive invoices via the Peppol global e-delivery network using a certified access point.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not registering Peppol endpoint before invoicing government
  • Using incorrect Peppol ID format

Implementation Checklist

  1. 01

    Register Peppol endpoint

    Critical Legal

    Obtain a Peppol ID (EAS code + party ID) for routing invoices via the Peppol network. Source: SimplerInvoicing foundation and Peppol Netherlands.

  2. 02

    Generate compliant invoice format

    Critical Technical

    SimplerInvoice is the Netherlands' standard, though UBL 2.1 and XRechnung are also accepted via Peppol. Source: SimplerInvoicing specification.

  3. 03

    Use Peppol access point

    Critical Operational

    Route all government invoices through a Peppol access point. Most Dutch ERP systems have native Peppol support. Source: OpenPeppol network documentation.

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E-Invoice Standards for Netherlands

EN 16931 Regional

CEN (European Committee for Standardization)

7 countries
Peppol BIS 3 Universal
Peppol

OpenPeppol AS (non-profit)

7 countries
UBL 2.1 Universal

OASIS Open

3 countries

Official Sources

All information on this page is based on the sources listed below. Always verify current requirements with the issuing authorities.

  • Peppol Netherlands Government
    Logius (Dutch Government Digital Standards Body) Last verified: 2026-05-01

    Dutch Peppol infrastructure, registration, and mandate guidance

  • SimplerInvoicing Standard Body
    SimplerInvoicing Foundation Last verified: 2026-05-01

    Dutch national e-invoicing standard; mandate basis for B2G

Last reviewed: 2026-05-08