E-invoicing in Australia: what you need to know (2026)
The rules, dates and technical basics for e-invoicing in Australia, each checked against its official source.
Voluntary
Voluntary for businesses
Australian businesses can choose to use e-invoicing via Peppol. Australian Government agencies have their own e-invoicing targets.
Next key date
December 2026
Government agencies send e-invoices
Timeline
- In force
July 2022
Government agencies can receive
Non-corporate Commonwealth entities must be able to receive Peppol e-invoices.
- In force
1 July 2026
30% of government invoices
Non-corporate Commonwealth entities work with their suppliers to receive 30% of all invoices as e-invoices.
- Next
December 2026
Government agencies send e-invoices
Non-corporate Commonwealth entities must be able to process and send e-invoices automatically by this month.
Key facts
- Network
- Peppol
- Invoice format
- PINT A-NZ
- Peppol ID
- 0151: + ABN (Australian Business Number)
- Peppol Authority
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Free tools for Australia
Peppol check
See if a company can receive e-invoices via Peppol.
Peppol ID finder
Find the Peppol ID for an enterprise or VAT number.
E-invoice viewer
Open an XML e-invoice and read it like a normal invoice.
PDF extractor
Get the PDF and other files out of e-invoices.
Excel export
Turn e-invoices into one Excel or CSV file.
Tools without their own page for this country open the international version, which works here too.
Last checked 24 October 2026