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Peppol: The Standard for Electronic Invoicing in Europe

What exactly is Peppol, why is it becoming so important, and how can your organization ensure compliance?

What is Peppol?

Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is an international network that enables businesses and governments to securely and standardized exchange electronic documents, such as invoices and orders. It is not software, but infrastructure that ensures that systems can communicate with each other regardless of which software you use.

Through the official network (see https://peppol.org/ and the Dutch implementation https://www.peppol.nl/nl) organizations can easily and reliably send and receive e-invoices.

Why Peppol?

Peppol is not just a technical standard, but it is an important step towards digital efficiency and compliance. It is also encouraged by governments that want to further standardize and digitize invoicing.

The main advantages:​

​✔ Faster processing of invoices
​✔ Fewer errors through automatic validation
​✔ Cost savings on administration
​✔ Secure and reliable data exchange
​✔ Internationally standardized

In addition, legislation plays a significant role. Governments want to reduce fraud, increase transparency, and digitize administrative processes. Peppol makes this possible.

How does Peppol work?

Peppol operates through a network of certified access points, also known as Access Points.

The process is simple:

1. You create an invoice in your ERP or accounting system

2. The invoice is converted to a Peppol format (UBL)

3. This is sent via a certified Access Point

4. The recipient receives the invoice directly in their system

Each organization within Peppol has a unique identification number (Peppol ID), ensuring that messages always reach the right place.

Important: you do not need to set up a complex technical infrastructure yourself; this is managed through software such as Odoo and Access Point providers.

Peppol and international legislation

Peppol is developing into the standard for electronic invoicing within Europe as more and more countries are following suit.

Belgium (from January 1, 2026)

Belgium introduces mandatory B2B e-invoicing via Peppol. This means that companies must exchange their invoices electronically through this network.

Germany (2025/2026)

Germany is also gradually implementing e-invoicing obligations, in which Peppol plays an important role in the infrastructure.

Peppol in Odoo: fully integrated

Good news for companies working with Odoo: Peppol is fully integrated into the platform. This means that you no longer need separate tools or complicated connections to comply with European standards for e-invoicing.

With Odoo you can:

  • Send e-invoices directly via Peppol
  • Automatically comply with European standards
  • Fully automate your administration
  • Leave Excel sheets and manual invoicing behind for good
  • Easy to expand to further business automations

Odoo + Peppol + VeriFactu: one integrated solution

For entrepreneurs in Spain, this is even more relevant. Since the government announced that VeriFactu will be mandatory in 2027, it seems increasingly likely that it will actually be implemented now. Previous deadlines show that action is often not taken or is taken at the last moment. Understandable, but not wise. Procrastination often leads to stress, rushed work, full schedules, and mistakes.

It is already wise to opt for an integrated approach with Odoo, so that both standards can be supported at once:

  • * Peppol for (Belgian) European invoicing
  • * VeriFactu for Spain
  • * SII-ready for Spanish VAT reports

So you have one system that manages everything, from invoicing to bank integration and reporting, without manual intermediate steps.

We help you move forward

The transition to electronic invoicing does not have to be a complicated or stressful process, as long as you approach it in a timely and correct manner.

At SinRodeos, we guide entrepreneurs step by step towards a future-proof administration. No separate systems or temporary solutions, but one integrated approach that simply works.

Our solutions are already:

  • Completely VeriFactu-proof
  • SII-supportive
  • Peppol-ready

With this, you are not only prepared for upcoming legislation, but you also benefit directly from a more efficient and clearer administrative process.​

Do you want an independent solution that is future-ready, or would you prefer to brainstorm for a moment? Let us know, we are happy to think along with you and ensure that you are ready in time for what is to come..

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