E-invoicing and Peppol

#What is e-invoicing?

E-invoicing is the electronic exchange of invoice documents in a standardized format between trading partners. Instead of PDF or paper invoices, e-invoicing uses structured data that can be automatically processed by receiving systems. E-invoicing improves accuracy, reduces processing time, and enhances audit trails.

Good to know: Many countries now mandate e-invoicing for B2B transactions. Light supports e-invoicing configuration through entity settings and tax code EDIFACT codes.

#Peppol network overview

Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is a free, open network for electronic business document exchange. Key Peppol features:

• Standardized Formats: Uses UBL (Universal Business Language) XML format
• Network Operators: Routes documents through certified service providers
• Global Coverage: Supports 40+ countries and expanding
• Mandatory in Many Jurisdictions: EU countries and others require Peppol for B2B invoicing
• Free to Join: No licensing fees for network participation

#Configuring e-invoicing on entities

Each company entity can have e-invoicing details configured:

1. Go to
2. Click + Create entity (for new entities) or click an existing entity and then Edit
3. In the E-invoicing (optional) section, fill in:
   • EAS code: The Electronic Address Scheme identifier (e.g., 9930 for EU tax ID, 0007 for organization number)
   • E-invoice address: The Peppol network address for this entity
4. Click Create or Save

Tip: Different entities within your group can have different Peppol registrations based on their jurisdiction.

#EAS codes

The EAS code identifies the type of addressing scheme used for your Peppol identifier. Common EAS codes include:

• 0007: Organization number (used in many EU countries)
• 9930: Tax identification number
• Other country-specific codes as required by your jurisdiction

Consult your jurisdiction's requirements to determine the correct EAS code.

#EDIFACT codes on tax codes

Tax codes in Light include an optional EDIFACT field that supports e-invoicing compliance:

1. Go to
2. Click + Create tax code or edit an existing tax code
3. Select the appropriate EDIFACT (optional) code from the dropdown
4. This EDIFACT code is included in e-invoice documents to classify the tax treatment

#Registering on the Peppol network

To send and receive invoices via Peppol:

1. Register with a Peppol Service Provider (authorized network operator)
2. They issue you a Peppol Identifier (participant ID)
3. Enter this identifier as the E-invoice address on your entity in Light
4. Set the appropriate EAS code for your registration type

Your Peppol Identifier is unique and identifies your organization on the network (typically formatted as country-code:number-scheme:identifier).

#Best practices

• Register entities for Peppol before mandate deadlines in your jurisdiction
• Verify EAS codes and e-invoice addresses are correct before sending invoices
• Configure e-invoicing details on all entities that will participate in electronic document exchange
• Assign the correct EDIFACT codes to tax codes used in e-invoicing transactions
• Maintain current service provider contact information

#Related articles

• Managing Entities
• Tax and VAT Configuration
• Currency Settings