Peppol Validator
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🇳🇱 Validate Peppol Invoices for Netherlands
PeppolB2G MandatoryPeppol
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is required for B2G in Netherlands. The Netherlands was an early Peppol adopter with mandatory B2G e-invoicing since 2017.
Quick Facts
What We Validate
UBL 2.1 XML schema compliance
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 business rules
EN 16931 semantic model compliance
Party identification (Peppol IDs)
Tax calculation accuracy
Code list validation (currency, country, unit codes)
Attachment handling (embedded documents)
Common Peppol Errors
Netherlands E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G (central)
Live (Jan 2017)
Central government suppliers
B2G (all)
Live (Apr 2019)
All government entity suppliers
B2B mandate
2027-2028
Expected under ViDA
Required CIUSSI-UBL 2.0 (Dutch CIUS) or Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
Government portalDigipoort (government message broker)
Routing identifierOIN (Organisatie Identificatienummer) for B2G
PeppolYes — instrumental in Peppol network development
Digipoort and SI-UBL. B2G invoices route through Digipoort, the government's message broker, using an OIN for recipient identification. SI-UBL 2.0 includes Dutch-specific extensions beyond standard UBL. If your pipeline already handles Peppol BIS 3.0, the Dutch market is straightforward. Many Dutch businesses already use Peppol for B2B transactions voluntarily.
FAQ
What is Peppol BIS Billing 3.0?
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is the standardized e-invoice format used across the Peppol network. It's based on UBL 2.1 and complies with EN 16931, the European e-invoicing standard.
Do I need to be on the Peppol network to use this validator?
No. You can validate any Peppol BIS 3.0 invoice file without being connected to the Peppol network. This helps you ensure compliance before sending.
What's the difference between Peppol BIS and plain UBL?
Peppol BIS adds specific business rules and restrictions on top of UBL 2.1. Our validator checks both the UBL schema and the Peppol-specific requirements.
Is this validator free?
Yes. You can validate up to 10 invoices per month for free. No signup required for basic validation.
Which Peppol BIS version do you validate?
We validate against the latest Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 specification (currently 3.0.17). We update our rules within 48 hours of official releases.
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