CEF eInvoicing: A knowledge base for eInvoicing in Europe
European Commission
With important legal deadlines approaching, it is necessary to understand the details of the European standard on eInvoicing and the relevant legislation - and the substantial benefits of electronic invoicing (eInvoicing).
In this spirit, the European Commission has published handy, accessible and simultaneously comprehensive information on the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) eInvoicing webpage to support both decision makers and implementers. Users of this are also invited to share it among their networks.
This includes detailed information on how to comply with both the Directive and the European standard, ranging from a detailed walk-through of the Directive itself, to technical considerations on the main elements of the European standard. In addition, you can find clear explanations on how to obtain a copy of the European standard on electronic invoicing and a copyright overview of eInvoicing standards in Member States.
As the legal deadlines get closer, this knowledge base will be continuously developed and enlarged. eInvoicing stakeholders may – and are encouraged to – contribute. Stakeholders are welcome to submit questions on the Directive or European standard to the CEF eInvoicing Service Desk, or as a discussion in the eInvoicing User Community, which the Commission will explore and publish online.
The European standard on eInvoicing helps prevent the proliferation of differing eInvoices. Working at a syntax level, the European standard helps increase cross-border interoperability and so support business and administration in Europe.
The European Parliament and Council therefore adopted Directive 2014/55/EU, establishing the European standard. The Directive includes the 18 April 2019 deadline for Member States to transpose into national law and implement the Directive (extendable for certain actors).
The CEF eInvoicing Building Block supports the adoption of this standard. This includes the following services:
- Implementation package, including on-site workshops provided to public entities and policy makers, remote trainings and webinars;
- Conformance testing services, ensuring your eInvoice and/or solution is conformant;
- A dedicated services desk available via phone or email;
- Country factsheets, explaining each Member States eInvocing ecosystem;
- The eInvoicing Readiness Checker, which allows public entities to check their level of readiness to
- exchange eInvoices in conformance with European legislation and based
- on their national policy framework
Visit the CEF Digital 2018 website to consult the eInvoicing Knowledge Base and consult the CEF eInvoicing service offering.