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Choosing a Peppol access provider: Why councils, utilities and service providers should act now
The Commonwealth Government has made its move: from July 2026, all federal departments must receive at least 30% of supplier invoices as Peppol eInvoices, with full automation expected by the end of the year.
That policy may not apply to you directly – yet.
But if your organisation sends or receives invoices, especially to or from government or large enterprise partners, you’re already part of the ecosystem it’s reshaping.
Now’s the time to look closely at your setup and start planning your Peppol access provider strategy.
Why this goes beyond federal mandates
While the requirement currently applies only to non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs), it sends a clear signal: Peppol is becoming the national standard for eInvoicing.
We’re already seeing momentum across:
- Shared services and finance providers
- Large private businesses working with public sector partners
- Suppliers bidding on government contracts
Whether mandated or not, expectations are changing and being Peppol-ready is becoming a must-have, not a nice-to-have.
It’s not just about receiving Peppol invoices
Most of the current conversation centres around the receiving side of eInvoicing. But as adoption spreads, the need to also send Peppol invoices is growing just as fast.
You’ll need to:
- Receive Peppol invoices from suppliers using the standard format
- Send Peppol invoices to buyers that are upgrading their procurement processes
If you operate on both sides of the invoicing flow and most organisations do you’ll need a Peppol solution that covers send and receive.
Choosing the right Peppol access point provider
Every organisation on the Peppol network must use an access point: a certified provider that connects you to the network securely and in line with ATO and Peppol Authority standards.
But choosing the right access point is more than ticking a box. Ask:
- Can it handle both sending and receiving?
- Does it integrate with your current finance or ERP systems – or run in parallel?
- Is it certified, secure, and built for compliance?
- Does it support tracking, reporting, and archiving?
- Can it help onboard suppliers or connect you with buyers?
A good access provider doesn’t just plug you in, it makes the whole process more efficient, more accurate, and less manual.
You likely already understand the why
This isn’t about explaining the benefits.
Most finance, IT, and procurement leaders already know that eInvoicing helps:
- Reduce admin
- Speed up payment cycles
- Improve accuracy and auditability
- Lower processing costs over time
The question now isn’t if you move – it’s how, and how easily.
Where to start (or pick up from)
If you’re reviewing your approach to eInvoicing, ask yourself:
- Are we ready to receive Peppol invoices at scale?
- Do we know which of our customers or suppliers are Peppol-active?
- Have we chosen a Peppol access provider for both send and receive?
- Do we have the controls and reporting needed to meet expectations?
This isn’t about ticking off compliance. It’s about reducing risk and future-proofing your processes.
Final thoughts
If your organisation is in the flow of government or large-scale invoicing, whether as a buyer, supplier or both, now is the time to align your systems with Peppol.
You don’t need to wait for a mandate to take action. Choosing the right Peppol access point provider now gives you:
- A head start on compliance
- Less friction in supplier and buyer relationships
- More confidence as eInvoicing continues to scale
When you’re ready to send and receive Peppol invoices without disruption, we’re ready to help.
Let’s talk Peppol
Whether you’re preparing for a mandate, responding to supplier expectations, or just want a better way to handle invoicing — we can help.
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