United Kingdom
Timeline
| 2019 | Public bodies must be able to receive EN 16931 e-invoices (implementing the EU directive) — contracting authorities |
| 2025 | HMRC/DBT consultation on standardising and promoting e-invoicing closed — all businesses (consultation) |
| 2029-01-01 | Expected horizon for any UK e-invoicing framework announced post-consultation — businesses (outlook) |
How to connect
- Register with a Peppol-certified Service Provider such as Verteco.
- Verify your company (Companies House/VAT) and confirm identifier ownership.
- Your VAT number is registered and published to the SMP.
- Receive immediately; send via portal, e-mail gateway, API or Xero/QuickBooks connectors.
Identifier schemes
9932 | UK VAT number | 9932:GB123456789 |
Supported formats
- Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
Reporting & CTC model
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No UK-wide Peppol Authority; the NHS mandates Peppol standards in parts of its supply chain. Standard OpenPeppol rules apply to providers serving UK businesses.
Popular integrations
Frequently asked questions
Will the UK mandate e-invoicing?
Nothing is legislated yet. The 2025 consultation explored options from voluntary standards to mandates; watch this page — any framework would likely build on existing standards rather than a clearance platform.