Getting started with eInvoicing for small business

How to start eInvoicing

You may already be using software that is eInvoicing Ready and be able to get started today. See the following list of software specific instructions under Software guides for Invoicing.

The eInvoicing Ready product register can assist you to identify and select a certified eInvoicing Ready product that will connect your business to the secure Peppol network. See eInvoicing Ready product register | ATO Software DevelopersExternal Link.

Once connected to the Peppol network through an eInvoicing Ready product your business can send or receive eInvoices and other procurement documents with trading partners who are also connected to the Peppol network and enjoy the benefits of eInvoicing.

Some software requires a bit more effort to connect to the Peppol network. You may need to register your software to connect to the network, usually this can be done easily through your existing software. Once you've registered, you can send and receive eInvoices with any business or government entity registered on the network.

The trading partners you wish to use eInvoicing with will need to be registered too. To find them on the network you will need their Australian business number (ABN). Make sure their customer records are up to date in your software. You will save more time and money as more of your trading partners switch to eInvoicing.

If your invoicing software doesn’t have eInvoicing capability, consider using an eInvoicing plug-in or app that integrates with your software. Check with your software provider and follow their instructions.

Software guides for eInvoicing

Using your existing software, you may be able to get started with eInvoicing today.

Xero users

Xero’s step-by-step instructions on how to register and receive an eInvoice.External Link

Learn how to send an eInvoiceExternal Link.

Workday users

Workday users can integrate with the Peppol eInvoicing network through a joint solution with PageroExternal Link.

Wiise users

Wiise users may be able to connect to the Peppol eInvoicing network through their software partnershipsExternal Link users.

Users of SAP's product family of ERPs will need to integrate with an accredited access point.External Link Users of their cloud products may send and receive Peppol eInvoices using the Peppol Exchange serviceExternal Link for the cloud edition of SAP Document and Reporting Compliance or via SAP Ariba.

Saasu users

Saasu users can send and receive eInvoices via an add-on partnership with Link4External Link.

Reckon users

For more information see:

• How to get started with Reckon eInvoicingExternal Link.
• eInvoicing for Reckon OneExternal Link
• eInvoicing for Reckon Account HostedExternal Link.

Oracle NetSuite users

Oracle NetSuite users can access the Peppol eInvoicing network through the NetSuite Electronic Business SuiteApp add-on. Users will need to integrate with an accredited access pointExternal Link – one example is Link4External Link.

MYOB users

For more information see:

• MYOB's step-by-step guide on how to register for and send eInvoicesExternal Link
• MYOB's step-by-step guide on receiving eInvoicesExternal Link.

Microsoft Business Central users

MS Business Central users will need to set up an e-document exchangeExternal Link. Users will need to choose a service providerExternal Link to connect with.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, and Supply Chain Management users

MS Dynamics 365 users can access Peppol eInvoicing by installing an add-in for Electronic invoicing microservicesExternal Link. Users will need to integrate with an accredited access pointExternal Link.

If you don't use software to manage invoices

If you don't use business management software, consider using an eInvoicing web portal. Many service providers offer this to support small businesses that send or receive few invoices. Consider the many free or low-cost web portal options. Some of these are listed on the eInvoicing Ready product registerExternal Link.

Cost of eInvoicing

For software users, the cost will depend on your software product. eInvoicing may be included in your subscription or be available as a plug-in or app that integrates with your software.

For non-software users, consider the free or low-cost web portal options. Some of these are listed on the eInvoicing Ready product registerExternal Link.

Talk to your preferred software or service provider to find out more.

Other considerations

How you receive invoices will change as they will appear in your software, so you must know where to find them.

Think about other changes to your processes, including checking and approving eInvoices.

Talk to your employees and trading partners about these changes.

If you need help getting started with eInvoicing, talk to your trusted advisers. Different business management software providers may offer different eInvoicing packages, so it's important you choose the one that is right for you.

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