Cobuild electronic invoicing in the Netherlands¶

Cobuild Invoicing is your trusted partner for safe, efficient, and legally compliant e-invoicing solutions tailored to the Netherlands’ regulatory standards.

Legal framework for e-invoicing in the Netherlands¶

In the Netherlands, e-invoicing is regulated under EU Directive 2014/55/EU, requiring B2G transactions to adhere to the European Standard EN 16931. Public sector entities must accept e-invoices through platforms such as Digipoort, the Dutch government’s official gateway for electronic data exchange. The Netherlands is also a prominent member of the Peppol network, which enables secure and standardized e-invoicing for cross-border transactions across Europe. While e-invoicing is not yet mandatory for B2B transactions, it is strongly encouraged to enhance transparency and efficiency in business processes.

Compliance with Dutch e-invoicing regulations¶

Cobuild invoicing is equipped to support businesses with the Netherlands’ e-invoicing requirements. Here is how Cobuild ensures compliance:

Supported formats: Cobuild supports UBL XML, which is the standard format for e-invoicing in the Netherlands. It ensures compatibility with both Digipoort for domestic B2G transactions and the Peppol network for international e-invoicing.
Secure storage and retrieval: In accordance with Dutch regulations, which require businesses to store invoices for a minimum of seven years, Cobuild securely archives all invoices in a tamper-proof system, ensuring they are accessible during audits or inspections.
Automatic VAT calculation and reporting: Cobuild Invoicing automates VAT calculations and formats invoices to meet Dutch VAT requirements, ensuring compliance with legal standards for both B2G and B2B transactions.