Send and receive eInvoices with Xero

eInvoicing software like Xero lets you exchange eInvoices with other businesses and government quickly and safely.

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eInvoicing explained

eInvoicing is a quick, easy and secure way to send and receive eInvoices directly into a business’s accounting software. eInvoices are sent via the public global network, Peppol, rather than by email.

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Register for eInvoicing

Register to receive eInvoices from other businesses in Xero. You’ll be set up in just a few clicks and it’s a free service.

Bills delivered into Xero

Receive eInvoices automatically from suppliers so there’s no need for manual data entry. View the eInvoices in the Xero app or on your laptop, as draft bills ready for approval.

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Encourage prompt payment

Improve cash flow by making it easier for your customers to approve and pay invoices. eInvoices automatically appear in their accounting software so no risk of misdirected emails or lost letters.

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More about eInvoicing

Register in Xero with the global public network, Peppol, the electronic invoice processing system endorsed by government, so you can start receiving eInvoices in Xero as draft bills.

See how to register to receive eInvoices

When you register for eInvoicing with Xero , your business information is added to the global public network, Peppol. Your business name, participant ID and registration date are available through the Peppol directory.

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eInvoicing is part of a 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

A business can send eInvoices to any other business or government department that’s registered to receive them. Both parties need to be using eInvoicing software that’s connected to the public Peppol network – check for them in the Peppol directory.

Get answers to the top questions about eInvoicing

Not all invoices can be delivered via eInvoicing. When you register for eInvoicing, you’ll still receive invoices by other means. If you use Hubdoc, you’ll be able to receive other invoices in Xero without having to enter the details manually.

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