E-Invoicing
Supported Countries for Our E-Invoicing Data Product.
Germany.
Since January 2025, receiving e-invoices in B2B business is mandatory, with more regulations to follow. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements.
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Regulations & Timeline.
In Germany, there’s a specific timeline for the obligatory introduction of e-invoices in B2B business:
- From 2025: Businesses must be able to receive B2B e-invoices from domestic partners.
- From 2027: Companies with an annual turnover of more than 800,000 Euros must be able to send B2B e-invoices.
- From 2028: All businesses must be able to send B2B e-invoices.
Supported Formats.
Formats that are supported for validation, receiving invoices (inbound), and sending invoices (outbound):
- ZUGFeRD 2.3.2 (CII):
Hybrid format that combines XML and PDF. Machine and human-readable (read-only copy). - XRechnung 3.02 (UBL / CII):
Only machine-readable, XML-based. Does not include a read-only copy. - Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL)
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3. A readable copy of a ZUGFeRD invoice is also generated.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Germany. If the ZUGFeRD e-invoice format is chosen, a readable PDF with the CII format is generated per e-invoice. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Austria.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in Austria yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to federal authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Unternehmensserviceportal (USP), reachable through Peppol by Lobster.
- Mandatory Formats: Peppol BIS Billing V3, ebInterface (UBL)
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice formats are processed in the latest valid versions:
- ebInterface from version 6.1 (national standard for electronic invoices in Austria)
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Austria. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Denmark.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in Denmark yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Nemhandel, reachable only through Peppol by Lobster.
- Mandatory Formats: Peppol BIS Billing V3, OIOUBL (UBL)
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
- Nemhandel as the mandatory infrastructure is reachable only through Peppol by Lobster.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice formats are processed in the latest valid versions:
- OIOUBL from version 2.1 (national standard for electronic invoices in Denmark)
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Denmark. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
France.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in France yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Chorus Pro, reachable through Peppol by Lobster.
- Mandatory Formats: Factur-X, Peppol BIS Billing V3
B2B.
- No official specifications yet.
- Infrastructure from 1 September 2026: Chorus Pro / PPF (Portail Public de Facturation) for centralised transmission.
- Formats: Factur-X, UBL 2.1, CII 3.0
- France is moving from a hybrid invoicing model with a central platform and decentralised certified service providers (Partner Dematerialization Platform = PDPs) towards a model only using the PDPs for invoice distribution and data extraction.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice formats are processed in the latest valid versions:
- Factur-X from version 1.0.07 (national standard for electronic invoices in France)
- UN/CEFACT Cross Industry Invoice (CII)
- OASIS UBL from version 2.1
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3. A readable copy of a Factur-X invoice is also generated.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for France. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Poland.
E-invoicing regulations in Poland for B2B business are not yet finalised. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Platform Elektronicznego Fakturowania (PEF), reachable through Peppol by Lobster.
- Mandatory Formats: Peppol BIS Billing V3, UBL 2.1
B2B.
- The official specifications are not yet finalised.
- Mandatory Infrastructure from 1 February 2026: KSeF-Portal via the KSeF-API.
- Mandatory Formats from 1 February 2026: FA_VAT(3), FA_RR(1)
- The new KSeF system is not completely rolled out by the Polish Government but will be supported by Lobster once this is done.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice formats are processed in the latest valid versions:
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
- UBL from version 2.1
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Poland. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Belgium.
E-invoicing in Belgium becomes mandatory for B2B business starting from January 2026. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Mercurius, reachable through Peppol by Lobster.
- Mandatory Format: Peppol BIS Billing V3
B2B.
- Mandatory Transmission from 1 January 2026: All companies are obligated to send and receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure from 1 January 2026: Peppol
- Mandatory Format from 1 January 2026: Peppol BIS Billing V3
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice format is processed in the latest valid versions:
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Belgium. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Luxembourg.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in Luxembourg yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Peppol, reachable through Lobster.
- Mandatory Format: Peppol BIS Billing V3
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice format is processed in the latest valid versions:
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Luxembourg. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
The Netherlands.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in the Netherlands yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Peppol, reachable through Lobster.
- Mandatory Format: Peppol BIS Billing V3, NL CIUS, Simplier Invoice UBL
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice formats are processed in the latest valid versions:
- Simplier Invoice UBL (SI-UBL) from version 2.0
- NL CIUS from version 1.0.3
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for the Netherlands. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Switzerland.
Switzerland has a well-established e-invoicing infrastructure, with clear public sector obligations and flexible private sector solutions.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to the Swiss federal administration must send electronic invoices for contracts exceeding 5,000 CHF. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: No regulations. Our recommendation: Use Peppol, reachable through Lobster.
- Mandatory Format: Peppol BIS Billing V3, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X (officially recommended in Switzerland for its flexibility)
B2B.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice formats are processed in the latest valid versions:
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
- ZUGFeRD/Factur-X
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Switzerland. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
United Kingdom.
Despite its departure from the EU, the United Kingdom (UK) continues to use the EU’s EN16931 standard for e-invoicing in B2G business. There are no specifications for B2B business yet.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to the National Health Service (NHS) are obligated to send e-invoices. For all other government agencies, there are no regulations.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: For the NHS (see above), Peppol, reachable through Lobster.
- Mandatory Format: For the NHS (see above), Peppol BIS Billing V3.
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice format is processed in the latest valid versions:
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for the UK. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Sweden.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in Sweden yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: Peppol, reachable through Lobster.
- Mandatory Format: Peppol BIS Billing V3
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
- Lobster Recommendation: Use Peppol with the standard data format Peppol BIS Billing V3.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice format is processed in the latest valid versions:
- Peppol BIS Billing V3
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Sweden. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
Norway.
There are no official e-invoicing specifications for B2B business in Norway yet. Lobster makes sure that you meet all national requirements, no matter when they will be implemented.
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Regulations & Timeline.
B2G.
- Mandatory Transmission: Suppliers to all contracting authorities are obligated to send e-invoices. All contracting authorities are obligated to receive e-invoices.
- Mandatory Infrastructure: ELMA (Norwegian SMP service for the Peppol network, which is reachable through Lobster).
- Mandatory Format: EHF Billing
B2B.
- No timeline, no mandatory transmission, and no official specifications yet.
Supported Formats.
The following e-invoice format is processed in the latest valid versions:
- EHF Billing
How It Works.
Receiving Invoices (Inbound).
Once the e-invoice is received, the data is validated against the underlying regulations and standards according to EN16931. Different E-Invoice formats are automatically detected. In addition, the e-invoices are validated against the latest versions of the official national regulations. After the e-invoice is successfully validated, a readable copy of the transmitted invoice is generated in a standardised layout as PDF/A-3.
Sending Invoices (Outbound).
The source format of the customer’s invoice data is converted into the requested e-invoice format for Norway. If the Peppol communication channel is chosen, the Peppol BIS Billing V3 format is selected as standard.
Get Started.
Contact our Sales Team today for more detailed information about our E-Invoicing Data Product, pricing, and implementation options tailored to your specific business requirements.
