What is PEPPOL?
PEPPOL (= Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) protocol developed on behalf of the European Commission to make the awarding of public procurement across Europe more transparent and to simplify the process.It offers a standard for the transmission of electronic orders and invoices since 2012. It ensures internationally active organizations to make their communication in a standard and electronic way throughout their procurement processes, regardless of whether they are a government institution or a private company. Data can be changed by accessing the OpenPEPPOL network through access points.
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The PEPPOL network works like a communication network with data flow. Companies can send messages called UBL bills with security priority over the PEPPOL network.
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Companies can be identified automatically thanks to the PEPPOL-ID. PEPPOL-ID is a unique number, which consists of Registration number and Tax ID. It functions like a phone number.
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PEPPOL is not limited to e-invoicing, it covers the entire electronic procurement process. Thanks to Peppol, you can connect and interact with all PEPPOL members in the network and exchange data with government institutions and private companies in a fast, secure and standardized way. In short, PEPPOL simplifies business processes and lower the costs.
Joining to the PEPPOL Network
You must be connected to a PEPPOL Access Point in order to send your electronic invoices through the PEPPOL network. PEPPOL Access Points are certified PEPPOL partners authorized to connect you to the PEPPOL network. After connecting to the network you can reach all PEPPOL users. There are currently more than 200 Access Points.
Melasoft is one of the certified service provider. If you want to connect to the network, please contact us. With Melasoft SAP Solution you will get a PEPPOL-ID and will be able to send e-invoices.
e-Invoicing: Discovering Peppol
Want to know how Peppol works? Confused by four and five corner models? What are the benefits?
Read the latest briefing of Peppol to discover how Peppol is driving global interoperability for businesses and governments around the world.
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