Peppol Validator
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Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is required for B2G in Spain. Spain runs a dual system: B2G e-invoicing via FACe in Facturae format, and SII real-time tax reporting for large taxpayers (>€6M).

Quick Facts
Format
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
Standard
EN 16931
Mandate
B2G Only
Peppol
Connected

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

#1PEPPOL-EN16931-R001Missing business process typeFix guide
#2BR-01Invoice must have specification identifierFix guide
#3BR-02Invoice must have an invoice numberFix guide
#4BR-25Seller electronic address requiredFix guide
#5BR-CO-10Sum of VAT category amounts incorrectFix guide

Spain E-Invoicing Requirements

Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Jan 2015)
All public administration suppliers
SII reporting
Live (Jul 2017)
Companies >€6M revenue
VeriFactu
Jan 2027 / Jul 2027
Corporations Jan 2027, all others Jul 2027
B2B e-invoicing
Pending regulation
Timeline TBD — awaiting ministerial order
Validation engineFACe (B2G), SII (reporting), AEAT (VeriFactu)
Required CIUSFacturae 3.2.x (Spanish national format)
Government portalFACe (face.gob.es)
Routing identifierAdministrative codes (OC, OG, UT) for B2G routing
PeppolYes — Peppol accepted alongside Facturae for B2G

Spain's system is layered: existing B2G, live SII reporting, imminent VeriFactu, and a future B2B mandate. Each layer has distinct technical requirements.

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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