Reduce errors and delays with e-invoicing
Exchange e-invoices between the accounting software of businesses and government agencies for efficient, secure invoicing.
Instant invoicing.
What eInvoicing is
E-invoicing is a government initiative designed to make exchanging invoices and doing business more efficient.
E-invoicing uses the Peppol network
E-invoices are sent between accounting systems via Peppol’s secure global public network rather than email.
Government committed to e-invoicing
Some government agencies will pay eligible e-invoices within five days, or pay interest on any late payments.
Bills automatically prepopulated
E-invoicing does away with manual entry of bills, reduces errors and delays in getting paid, and lowers costs.
Free registration for e-invoicing
Register with the Peppol network from within Xero using your ABN to start receiving e-invoices.
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
Australian government eInvoicing targets
All Australian Commonwealth agencies needed to adopt eInvoicing by 1 July 2022. A full list of the government agencies able to receive eInvoices is provided on the ATO website. The ATO is also working with state and local governments to extend the use of eInvoicing in the public sector.
Learn about the Australian government’s commitment to eInvoicing
eInvoicing for Xero businesses in Australia
Businesses that use Xero software can send and receive eInvoices from businesses and Australian government agencies that are registered for eInvoicing.
Learn more about eInvoicing in Xero
More about eInvoicing
ATO in Australia, MBIE in New Zealand, and IMDA in Singapore have chosen Peppol as the network for e-invoicing. They’re at various stages of adopting e-invoicing as take up accelerates and is accepted as best practice around the world.
Search for registered businesses in the Peppol directoryATO in Australia, MBIE in New Zealand, and IMDA in Singapore have chosen Peppol as the network for e-invoicing. They’re at various stages of adopting e-invoicing as take up accelerates and is accepted as best practice around the world.
Search for registered businesses in the Peppol directoryAs well as reducing errors and time spent on manual processing, faster validation of payments, and a greener business with reduced paper waste, the Australian and New Zealand governments have identified substantial costs savings in processing invoices when business used e-invoicing.
As well as reducing errors and time spent on manual processing, faster validation of payments, and a greener business with reduced paper waste, the Australian and New Zealand governments have identified substantial costs savings in processing invoices when business used e-invoicing.
e-invoicing is included in Xero Starter, Standard and Premium 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 e-invoicing works in Xeroe-invoicing is included in Xero Starter, Standard and Premium 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 e-invoicing works in Xero
Set up for eInvoicing with Xero
Get started in a few simple steps if you’re on a Xero Starter, Standard or Premium plan.
Register to receive eInvoices
Register with the Peppol network from within Xero using your ABN (Australian Business Number).
Get ready to send eInvoices
Enter your ABN in Xero. Add your customer’s ABN and check they’re registered with the Peppol network.
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 how to receive eInvoices and what to do when you receive them
Try Xero free for 30 days
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business. Note: eInvoicing isn’t available in the free trial.
Explore more about eInvoicing
Advice from the Australian government
The government encourages businesses to take the next step and share the benefits of eInvoicing.
Preparing suppliers for eInvoicing
Use this communications toolkit to encourage your Xero suppliers to begin sending you eInvoices.
Top eInvoicing questions answered
Find answers to the top questions that advisors ask about eInvoicing in this Xero blog.