Australia employs the Peppol network with a phased, voluntary approach to e-invoicing. B2G transactions with federal agencies are mandatory since 1 July 2022. While B2B adoption is encouraged, it remains non-compulsory. Federal agencies must process ≥30% of invoices via e-invoicing by 1 July 2026. The Australian Taxation Office oversees the network but does not handle individual invoices. E-invoices must be stored for five years, and penalties apply for B2G non-compliance.
Australia E-Invoicing via Peppol
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Australia uses the Peppol network with a phased, largely voluntary approach. E-invoicing is mandatory only for Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions with federal agencies; B2B remains encouraged and voluntary.
Important Points
- B2G Mandate: Since 1 July 2022, all federal Commonwealth agencies (Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities) must be able to receive Peppol e-invoices. Government pays valid e-invoices within 5 days (“Pay on Time or Pay Interest” policy). E-invoicing is now the default for Commonwealth procurement.
- B2B Adoption: The proposed Business E-Invoicing Right (BER) – which would have allowed businesses to require Peppol e-invoices from trading partners (phased by company size, full rollout originally planned for 1 July 2025), has not been made compulsory. The government shifted to encouragement and voluntary adoption.
- Government Targets: Federal agencies must process ≥30% of invoices via e-invoicing by 1 July 2026 and be able to send e-invoices automatically by December 2026. Many state/territory governments (NSW, SA, ACT, TAS, VIC) have enabled receipt; others are piloting.
- Peppol Model: 4-corner model (supplier → supplier’s Access Point → buyer’s Access Point → buyer). No central government platform collects invoices.
- Role of ATO: Acts as the Australian Peppol Authority (oversees network) but does not receive or read individual invoices.
- Standard: Transitioned fully to Peppol PINT A-NZ (Australia-New Zealand variation) – only supported format since 15 May 2025 (preferred from 15 Nov 2024).
- Invoice Content: Must include all data required for a valid Australian tax invoice (supplier name/address/ABN, buyer details, invoice date/number, line items, GST amounts, totals, etc.) in structured XML format.
- No Real-Time Reporting: Invoice data is exchanged only between trading partners. GST is reported via periodic Business Activity Statements (BAS) – no invoice-by-invoice submission to ATO.
Scope:
- Domestic transactions (especially B2G) are in focus.
- B2B voluntary (except when a partner requests under the non-mandatory BER framework).
- International/cross-border transactions: no Australian e-invoicing mandate.
- Foreign/non-established businesses: not directly obligated unless supplying government or voluntarily using Peppol.
Archiving: E-invoices must be kept 5 years (some records effectively 7 years). Electronic storage permitted; must remain readable and accessible to ATO on request. Overseas/cloud storage allowed if accessible.
Penalties:
- No specific fines for not using e-invoicing in B2B (voluntary).
- B2G non-compliance practical consequences (delayed/lost payments, contract issues).
- Normal GST penalties apply for failing to issue valid tax invoices or keep records.
Pre-filled GST Returns: Not available, ATO does not receive invoice data, so businesses must compile and lodge BAS themselves.
In summary, Australia’s system is a post-audit, decentralised Peppol network with B2G mandatory, strong government leadership, and B2B voluntary/encouraged adoption as of late 2025. No real-time reporting or clearance exists, and further B2B mandates may come in the future but are not currently enforced.
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