Knowledge & skills

Getting started with Peppol: How to do it

You probably already know that, in certain countries, VAT-registered companies in Belgium will be required to exchange invoices digitally via the Peppol secure network. This means no more sending paper invoices or PDFs by mail. But how exactly does it work? This blog explains how you can easily get started with Peppol.

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Begin with Peppol

What is Peppol?

Peppol is a secure European network that allows businesses, public authorities and other organisations (including public authorities) to exchange structured electronic invoices (e-invoices) and other documents.

Documents sent through Peppol must meet certain standards. All businesses, public authorities and organisations connected to the Peppol network have a unique Peppol ID (identifier), so you can always be sure of the identity of your customer or supplier.

Want to know more? Read the blog post ‘What is Peppol?

Getting started with Peppol: How do I get access to Peppol?

Billit offers you access the Peppol network in two ways:

1. Via our online invoicing platform

Once you create a Billit account, we will register you on the Peppol network free of charge. You can then send e-invoices through Peppol at the click of a button. Likewise, you can receive e-invoices from your suppliers through Peppol.

Read more about the Billit invoicing platform

2. Via our Access Point

You can connect your own CRM or invoicing package to the Billit Access Point to access the Peppol network.

Read more about the Billit Access Point

Get started with Peppol in three steps

Our online platform makes it very easy to get started with invoicing via Peppol.It only takes three simple steps:

  1. Create a Billit account
  2. Enter and verify your details
  3. Create and send your first e-invoice via Peppol

You can read exactly how to do this in our manual: ‘Send an invoice through Peppol

Receiving e-invoices through Peppol

Once you are connected to the Peppol network through Billit, you can also receive e-invoices from your suppliers via Peppol.

Suppliers that also use Billit just need to enter your VAT number to see that you are also connected to the Peppol network. The invoices they send you in this way will arrive immediately in Billit, and you can process them automatically. This is convenient because it saves you time!

Any questions?

If you still have questions about getting started with Peppol or if anything is unclear, don’t worry, we are here to help! Browse our help articles, send a question to a Billit expert, or attend a customised webinar, workshop, or training session.

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