Within the European Union, the directive on e-invoicing is increasing digital uptake. The Netherlands, however, is ahead of the curve, having adopted e-invoicing at a national level over the past 10 years.  Peppol is modelled on EN14931, the e-invoicing standard laid out in Directive 2014/55/EU, which requires all public contracting authorities in the European Union […]

In recent blog posts, we have talked extensively about Peppol and its expansion outside of Europe, to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We are really pleased that the adoption of the Peppol network at a government level is now taking place in Japan, with the recent establishment of the Digital Agency, which has become the […]

Now more than ever, businesses in the B2B and B2G spheres are looking to reduce administrative costs without hindering the expansion of their operations or compromising security. Often, consulting companies are called in to assess the efficiency of an organization’s business processes, but then what? For the consulting business, having some add-on services that it […]

Tickstar, through the Galaxy Gateway service, is the largest Peppol infrastructure provider in the world, with the SMP services used by approximately 100 organizations worldwide, such as the governments of Singapore and the Netherlands. With partnerships all over the world, we are constantly working to make sure we provide better value and features with greater […]

Peppol is expanding in Europe, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, with new OpenPeppol members, a greater number of Access Points, and more registered participants joining the network every day. As the framework at the center of e-invoicing strategies in the European Union, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia, there is a greater demand for ERP providers […]

While most countries are introducing regulations around e-invoicing when dealing with the public sector, France is going further, with a push to make e-invoicing mandatory for all businesses by 2025. This will not only keep them in line with Directive 2014/55/EU but will bring the country cost savings and greater competitiveness in international markets. If […]

At the heart of the European Union, Germany is following the majority of the bloc by adopting Peppol alongside its national standards. This Peppol implementation is accelerating as the preferred network for exchanging electronic documents — product catalogues, orders & order confirmations, e-invoices — within e-procurement in Europe. In this blog post, we will look […]

Two of the main benefits of the Peppol network are security and efficiency. In the context of e-invoicing, as that is what Peppol is most commonly used for, these advantages are clear from the outset. By way of comparison, sending PDF invoices and other documentation through email is not only more costly to process, but […]

Since its inception as an EU commission-funded project in 2008, Peppol has evolved to become the EU standard for e-invoicing and electronic exchange of business documents in general. What’s more, the efficiency and interoperability that the network delivers has fuelled its expansion into North America, Canada, and Japan. For Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, Peppol […]

The benefits of e-invoicing are only just being realized, resulting in recent strong uptake throughout the world. While this is a step in the right direction, there are often two main issues that arise, depending on what stage of development a country is at. The problem can be either: The lack of a national standard, […]

The use of secure electronic networks to transfer and process e-invoices is becoming more popular around the world, with countries aiming to standardize the ways that these processes are conducted. Through legislation, governments can make sure that businesses comply with domestic tax laws, while also safely facilitating greater cross-border trade. The security concern is another […]

In May 2018, Singapore’s Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) became the first governmental agency outside Europe to become a Peppol Authority. Peppol is part of Singapore’s e-invoicing framework, a government-led initiative designed to facilitate better international trade, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Singapore was soon joined by New Zealand and Australia, who are also helping […]