Reduce errors and delays with eInvoicing

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

Instant invoicing.

What eInvoicing is

eInvoicing is a global 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 using the Peppol network

Many countries use Peppol’s secure global public network to send eInvoices between accounting systems.

UK government encourages eInvoicing

The UK government is working towards all government bodies being able to accept eInvoices.

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 include the following.

Improves business efficiency for buyers and suppliers
Makes it quicker and easier to get paid
Reduces admin costs, fewer delays, and fewer errors

A cafe owner sends an eInvoice from their laptop.

UK government commitment to eInvoicing

The British government encourages businesses to send, receive, and process eInvoices when making B2G transactions.

Except for the National Health Service (NHS), there’s no requirement to use eInvoicing in the UK
eInvoicing isn’t mandatory for business-to-business payments

Xero has eInvoicing built in, so you’re ready to send eInvoices to UK businesses and government agencies.

eInvoicing for Xero businesses in the UK

Xero customers can receive eInvoices from businesses and UK government agencies 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

: Many governments around the world are introducing eInvoicing as a way to drive digitisation of the small business economy, with some regions mandating its use. eInvoicing helps 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 and improve payment times. We believe that eInvoicing is set to become a global best practice standard and a natural part of cloud accounting invoicing solutions.
See why governments are promoting eInvoicing
Many governments around the world are introducing eInvoicing as a way to drive digitisation of the small business economy, with some regions mandating its use. eInvoicing helps 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 and improve payment times. We believe that eInvoicing is set to become a global best practice standard and a natural part of cloud accounting invoicing solutions.
See why governments are promoting eInvoicing
: In 2023, Xero became the first major small business accounting software company to launch eInvoicing in the UK, starting with businesses being able to receive their monthly Xero subscription bill as an eInvoice. The ability to send eInvoices will follow, as the adoption of eInvoicing in the UK increases.
Read the blog announcing Xero eInvoicing in the UK
In 2023, Xero became the first major small business accounting software company to launch eInvoicing in the UK, starting with businesses being able to receive their monthly Xero subscription bill as an eInvoice. The ability to send eInvoices will follow, as the adoption of eInvoicing in the UK increases.
Read the blog announcing Xero eInvoicing in the UK
: Peppol is mandatory for business-to-government transactions (B2G) across the EU, and in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. In addition, MBIE in New Zealand, ATO in Australia, MDEC in Malaysia, and IMDA in Singapore have all chosen Peppol as the global network for eInvoicing. Countries are at various stages of adopting eInvoicing as take up accelerates and is accepted as best practice around the world.
Search for registered businesses on the Peppol directory
Peppol is mandatory for business-to-government transactions (B2G) across the EU, and in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. In addition, MBIE in New Zealand, ATO in Australia, MDEC in Malaysia, and IMDA in Singapore have all chosen Peppol as the global network for eInvoicing. Countries are at various stages of adopting eInvoicing as take up accelerates and is accepted as best practice around the world.
Search for registered businesses on the Peppol directory
: Central Crown Services (CCS) in Wales has estimated that savings of between 48p and £5.40 per transaction, dependent on current systems, can be achieved by eInvoicing through the Peppol network. And as more businesses adopt eInvoicing, the savings to a country’s economy become significant.
Central Crown Services (CCS) in Wales has estimated that savings of between 48p and £5.40 per transaction, dependent on current systems, can be achieved by eInvoicing through the Peppol network. And as more businesses adopt eInvoicing, the savings to a country’s economy become significant.
: 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 any Xero business edition plan.

Register to receive eInvoices

See how to register to receive eInvoices in Xero

Get ready to send eInvoices

In Xero, enter your own and your customer’s VAT number, 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.