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E-invoicing in Europe - Regional spotlights

Netherlands

From B2G mandate to Peppol implementation, discover the Dutch e-invoicing landscape.

E-invoicing in the Netherlands

E-invoicing is driving digital transformation in the Netherlands. By embracing Peppol, Dutch businesses ensure seamless local compliance.

B2G e-invoicing

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E-invoicing is mandatory for suppliers to the Dutch public sector for public procurement contracts from 2019

 

icon-check-00914E (1)From 2020, other public entities were added

 

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The standard format required for domestic traffic is NLCIUS/SI-UBL 2.0 which is CIUS of Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, which aligns with the EU Directive 2014/55/EU on electronic invoicing

B2B e-invoicing

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E-invoicing is not mandatory for B2B transactions, but the Dutch government strongly encourages all businesses to use e-invoicing

 

icon-check-00914E (1)Peppol is highly recommended, but other mutually agreed-upon methods are acceptable

E-invoicing standards and networks

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SI-UBL 2.0 is the primary e-invoicing format used in the Netherlands for domestic traffic 
 
icon-check-00914E (1)Peppol BIS is the primary format for cross-border transactions

icon-check-00914E (1)In certain public sector cases, the use of the Central Government eInvoicing Portal or e-invoicing directly through Digipoort are accepted as temporary measures. Check whether your business qualifies here

Tax and compliance considerations

icon-check-00914E (1)The archiving period for e-invoices is generally 7 years

 

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Invoices related to Immovable Property, have an archiving period of 10 years 

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