Reduce errors and delays with eInvoicing

Exchange eInvoices between the accounting software of Australian businesses and government agencies for efficient, secure invoicing.

Two hands fist bump through a device to show that eInvoicing is instant, direct and electronic. — Instant invoicing.

What eInvoicing is

eInvoicing is an Australian government initiative designed to make exchanging invoices and doing business more efficient. It’s a quick, easy and secure way to send invoices directly from, and receive them directly into, a business’s accounting software.

A small business owner checks their Xero account and uses their laptop to send an eInvoice.

eInvoicing uses the Peppol network

eInvoices are sent between accounting systems via Peppol’s secure global public network rather than email.

Government committed to eInvoicing

Some government agencies will pay eligible eInvoices within five days, or pay interest on any late payments.

Bills automatically prepopulated

eInvoicing does away with manual entry of bills, reduces errors and delays in getting paid, and lowers costs.

Free registration for eInvoicing

Benefits of eInvoicing

The benefits of eInvoicing, as described by the Australian government, include the following.

Improves business efficiency
Makes it quicker and easier to get paid
Reduces administrative delays and payment issues
Government policy is for agencies to pay eInvoices within five days if both supplier and buyer use Peppol eInvoicing

A cafe owner sends an eInvoice from their laptop.

Government eInvoicing targets

All Australian Commonwealth agencies need to adopt eInvoicing by 1 July 2022.

Learn about the Australian government’s commitment to eInvoicing

Xero has eInvoicing built in, so you’re ready to send eInvoices to Commonwealth agencies.

eInvoicing for Xero businesses

Xero customers can send and receive eInvoices from Australian businesses that are registered for eInvoicing.

Learn more about eInvoicing in Xero

The Bills screen in Xero shows a list of bills, including eInvoices received as draft bills ready to be approved and paid.

More about eInvoicing

: eInvoicing is part of a Australian government initiative to help businesses be paid on time by improving the way they interact with each other. Through digitising and using eInvoicing software, businesses can lower their costs by improving payment times.
See why governments are promoting eInvoicing
eInvoicing is part of a Australian government initiative to help businesses be paid on time by improving the way they interact with each other. Through digitising and using eInvoicing software, businesses can lower their costs by improving payment times.
See why governments are promoting eInvoicing
: ATO in Australia, MBIE in New Zealand, HMRC in the UK, IRB in Malaysia and IMDA in Singapore have all chosen Peppol as the global network provider for eInvoicing. They’re at various stages of adopting eInvoicing as take up accelerates and is accepted as best practice around the world.
Search for registered businesses in the Peppol directory
ATO in Australia, MBIE in New Zealand, HMRC in the UK, IRB in Malaysia and IMDA in Singapore have all chosen Peppol as the global network provider for eInvoicing. They’re at various stages of adopting eInvoicing as take up accelerates and is accepted as best practice around the world.
Search for registered businesses in the Peppol directory
: Cost savings are one of the benefits of eInvoicing. According to the Australian Tax Office (ATO), it costs businesses around $30 to process a paper invoice, $27 for an emailed PDF invoice, and under $10 to process an eInvoice due to the time saved by reducing manual handling.
Learn what the government says about the benefits of eInvoicing
Cost savings are one of the benefits of eInvoicing. According to the Australian Tax Office (ATO), it costs businesses around $30 to process a paper invoice, $27 for an emailed PDF invoice, and under $10 to process an eInvoice due to the time saved by reducing manual handling.
Learn what the government says about the benefits of eInvoicing
: eInvoicing is included in Xero Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate plans; you don’t need to purchase any additional add-on or external service to use it. Registration is easy and can be completed in a few clicks.
Learn how eInvoicing works in Xero
eInvoicing is included in Xero Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate plans; you don’t need to purchase any additional add-on or external service to use it. Registration is easy and can be completed in a few clicks.
Learn how eInvoicing works in Xero

Set up for eInvoicing with Xero

Get started in a few simple steps if you’re on a Xero Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive or Ultimate plans.

Register to receive eInvoices

See how to register to receive eInvoices in Xero

Get ready to send eInvoices

Enter your ABN in Xero. Add your customer’s ABN and check they’re registered with the Peppol network.

See how to send an eInvoice

Watch for draft bills in Xero

Check regularly for eInvoices that have arrived in Xero as bills to pay. Then just approve and pay the bills.

See what to do when you receive an eInvoice

Try Xero free for 30 days

Access most Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business. Note: eInvoicing isn’t included in the trial.

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What you need to know about eInvoicing

Discover how eInvoicing is the easier way to invoice in this Xero blog.

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Preparing suppliers for eInvoicing

Use this communications toolkit to encourage your Xero suppliers to begin sending you eInvoices.

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