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E-Invoicing in Austria

B2G MandatoryPeppol Enabled

Austria was one of the first EU countries to mandate B2G e-invoicing in 2014. The country uses its own ebInterface standard alongside Peppol and is preparing for B2B requirements under ViDA.

Last verified: January 6, 2025

Source: Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance

Quick Facts

Current Regulation

ebInterface / Peppol

Language

German

Currency

EUR

Accepted Formats

ebInterface 6.0

Upcoming Changes

B2B mandate expected under ViDA

Key Dates & Timeline

January 2014

B2G e-invoicing mandatory

2026-2028

B2B mandate expected (under ViDA)

B2G (Business-to-Government) Requirements

All suppliers to Austrian federal government must submit e-invoices through the USP (Unternehmensserviceportal). Both ebInterface and Peppol formats are accepted. The UID (VAT ID) is required for proper identification.

Government Portal

USP

B2B (Business-to-Business) Requirements

B2B e-invoicing is currently voluntary but widely adopted. Austria is expected to implement mandatory B2B e-invoicing under the EU ViDA directive, likely between 2026-2028.

Technical Requirements

Austria accepts both ebInterface (national standard) and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0. The ebInterface format has been updated to version 6.0 and aligns with EN 16931. Digital signatures are optional but recommended.

Accepted Formats

ebInterface 6.0
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0

Key Requirements

ebInterface 6.0 or Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
Submission via USP (Unternehmensserviceportal)
UID number required

Penalties & Non-Compliance

B2G non-compliance results in invoice rejection. B2B penalties will be defined with the upcoming mandate.

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