Key dates for e-invoicing in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is advancing toward a fully digital and compliant invoicing ecosystem. Here are the key milestones to stay ahead of.
April 2019
Mandatory B2G e-invoicing introduced under the EU e-Invoicing Directive.
April 2020
Dutch public authorities begin accepting EN 16931-compliant electronic invoices.
July 2030
Intended B2B e-invoicing
July 2031
Intended e-reporting
This mandate currently affects e-invoicing, not e-reporting.
E-reporting is planned for the future.
E-invoicing
Mandatory
Mandatory for domestic B2B transactions
E-reporting
Not yet in scope
Planned for the future (dates to be confirmed)
The Mandate
Who is in scope in the Netherlands?
B2B
Voluntary now; proposed mandate from July 1, 2030
B2G
Mandatory
B2C
No B2C mandate in the announced B2B proposal
Cross-border
Supported through Peppol
Invoice formats
Supported formats in the Netherlands
Invoices must comply with the Dutch e-invoicing mandate using one of the following approved formats.
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
NLCIUS
SI-UBL
EN 16931 XML
Companies affected in the
Netherlands
All VAT-registered businesses established in Belgium
(for domestic B2B transactions)
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