E-Invoicing in United Kingdom
The UK will introduce mandatory e-invoicing for all VAT invoices from 2029, as announced at Budget 2025. B2G e-invoicing is currently required under the Public Procurement Act 2023, with all public bodies required to accept EN16931-compliant e-invoices.
B2G (Business to Government)
Electronic invoicing requirements for transactions with government entities and public sector organizations.
B2B (Business to Business)
Electronic invoicing requirements for transactions between private businesses and commercial entities.
Supported Formats
Additional Notes
Implementation roadmap to be published at Budget 2026. The UK is adopting a decentralised model aligned with Peppol. Making Tax Digital (MTD) providers are expected to integrate e-invoicing services.
Open Banking + E-Invoicing in United Kingdom
Combining e-invoicing with Open Banking creates powerful automation opportunities. Open Banking APIs enable real-time bank transaction access for automated invoice reconciliation, while Payment Initiation Services (PIS) allow instant payments directly from e-invoices.
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