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E-invoicing in the Netherlands: Peppol, B2G, B2B status

Q: Is e-invoicing mandatory in the Netherlands?

For invoices to the public sector (B2G) yes, over the Peppol network since 2017. There is no general B2B mandate yet, but one is in preparation.

Q: When will a B2B mandate arrive in the Netherlands?

The government has signalled a broad B2B mandate built on Peppol, with a phased rollout roughly between 2030 and 2032. Draft legislation for public consultation is expected in Q4 2026, and a definitive position by summer 2026.

Q: Which format does the Netherlands use?

The public sector receives over Peppol, commonly in SI-UBL 2.0, a Dutch UBL variant of EN 16931. The Netherlands is a Peppol founding member with very high voluntary adoption.

Q: Does Vera produce e-invoices for the Netherlands?

Yes. Vera produces Peppol BIS invoices to EN 16931 and validates them. Sending over the Peppol network is a separate step; Vera is not itself an Access Point.

In the Netherlands, e-invoicing to the public sector has been mandatory over the Peppol network since 2017. There is no general B2B mandate yet, but one is in preparation. Worth noting: even without a mandate, voluntary Peppol use in B2B is very high, the Netherlands is a Peppol founding member.

TL;DR

B2G mandatory over Peppol since 2017 (commonly SI-UBL 2.0). B2B still voluntary but widely adopted. A planned B2B mandate built on Peppol with a phased rollout roughly 2030 to 2032, draft legislation for consultation expected Q4 2026. Vera produces Peppol BIS invoices to EN 16931; sending over Peppol is a separate step.

Is e-invoicing mandatory in the Netherlands?

For invoices to the public sector, yes. Since 2017 suppliers to the Dutch government must invoice over the Peppol network, to central government, municipalities, provinces and water boards. The common format is SI-UBL 2.0, a Dutch UBL variant of EN 16931. In B2B there is no mandate yet.

What is planned for B2B

The government has signalled interest in a broad B2B mandate built on Peppol, covering both intra-community and domestic transactions. The rollout is expected to be phased, roughly between 2030 and 2032. Draft legislation for public consultation is expected in Q4 2026, and a definitive position by summer 2026.

How Vera helps for the Netherlands

Note: Vera produces Peppol BIS invoices to EN 16931 and validates before download. Sending over the Peppol network is a separate step. Vera is not itself an Access Point.

For B2G and for voluntary B2B e-invoices over Peppol, the EN 16931 file from Vera is directly usable. The actual sending runs through a Peppol Access Point.

FAQ

Is e-invoicing mandatory in the Netherlands?

For B2G yes, over Peppol since 2017. There is no general B2B mandate yet, one is in preparation.

When will a B2B mandate arrive in the Netherlands?

Built on Peppol with a phased rollout roughly 2030 to 2032. Draft legislation for consultation is expected Q4 2026, a definitive position by summer 2026.

Which format does the Netherlands use?

SI-UBL 2.0 over Peppol in the public sector, a Dutch UBL variant of EN 16931.

Does Vera produce e-invoices for the Netherlands?

Yes, Peppol BIS invoices to EN 16931, validated before download. Sending over Peppol is a separate step; Vera is not an Access Point.

Peppol BIS invoices for the Netherlands

Vera produces the Peppol BIS file to EN 16931 in the browser, validated before download. Sending over the Peppol network runs through an Access Point.

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