What is e-invoice and how does it differ from a PDF invoice
An e-invoice is not an invoice that you scan and send by email. It is structured format invoice - a file that the computer understands, so that the other party's system can read and process it on its own, without retyping.
Three things to know
01
Unified format
An e-invoice has a precisely defined format (EN 16931 standard, Peppol BIS format) — the same for everyone, so that systems can understand each other.
02
Delivery
Delivery via network Peppol. The invoice is not sent via email, but travels directly between companies over a secure European network.
03
The Financial Administration also sees the data
When you submit the form, the required information is automatically entered—you don't need to fill in anything else.
Comparison
PDF vs. E-Invoice
| PDF invoice | E-invoice | |
|---|---|---|
| Who will read it? | just a person | both computers and people |
| How It Will Be Delivered | by email | via the Peppol network |
| Data | They are transcribed by hand | They will be processed automatically |
| Starting in 2027 for B2B | is not enough | fulfills the obligation |
Who is affected by the change?
Who is affected?
I am a VAT payer
Effective January 1, 2027 You will issue and receive e-invoices for business transactions.
I am not a VAT payer
