New version of the EAS code list
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On 17 June 2019, the European Commission published an updated version of the EAS code list.
The European standard on eInvoicing defines the business term "Electronic Address" to support the identification of sending an receiving parties in electronic addresses when exchanging eInvoices through transmission networks. The identifiers used in the an electronic address can be from any identification scheme. The Electronic Address Scheme (EAS) code list contains a list of the identification schemes that can be used in the eInvoicing standard. The EAS code list does not imply or recommend any particular delivery mechanism or standard.
The new version of the code list includes four requests for change. The Commission received 13 requests for change, consisting of 12 additions and one update. Four requests were accepted for change and nine placed on hold pending further information on the business case.
Requests for Change may be submitted through the CEF Service Desk. The next foreseen code list publication is September 2019. This means requests for change should be submitted by the end of August.
The Commission supports the adoption of eInvoicing respecting the European Standard with the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) eInvoicing Building Block. The services of this Building Block help European administrations to comply with the eInvoicing Directive, and helps solution providers to adapt their services accordingly. CEF eInvoicing provides: