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ATO & Treasury: Australia's E-invoicing Framework
Australia adopted the Peppol e-invoicing framework in 2019 through a joint Australia-New Zealand Government Electronic Invoicing Arrangement. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) serves as the Australian Peppol Authority, promoting adoption across government and business sectors while maintaining compliance with GST requirements.
While B2B e-invoicing remains voluntary, all Commonwealth agencies have been required to receive e-invoices since July 2022, with many state governments also adopting the framework for enhanced efficiency and transparency.
Official Implementation Timeline
July 1, 2022 - Government Mandate (Active)
All Commonwealth agencies required to receive e-invoices via Peppol network, aiming for 80% of invoices to be received electronically.
May 15, 2025 - PINT A-NZ Mandatory (Active)
PINT A-NZ format becomes mandatory for all B2G and B2B e-invoices. Peppol BIS 3.0 format deprecated in favor of the Australia-New Zealand joint specification.
Business E-Invoicing Right (BER) - Pending
Proposed initiative to allow businesses to require trading partners to use Peppol e-invoicing. Currently under government consideration but not yet formally approved.
Key Requirements & Standards
- Format: PINT A-NZ (mandatory since May 15, 2025)
- Archival: 5 years minimum retention requirement
- Identifier: Australian Business Number (ABN) for addressing
- Network: Certified Peppol Access Points required
Partner Benefits
ATO Peppol Authority Accreditation
Officially accredited by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as the Australian Peppol Authority, enabling business digitalization and international connectivity across 50+ countries through the OpenPeppol network.
A-NZ eInvoicing Framework Compliance
Complete compliance with Australia-New Zealand eInvoicing framework using PINT A-NZ format, supporting seamless trans-Tasman digital business transactions and cross-border connectivity.
Government Sector Integration
All Commonwealth agencies accept e-invoices via Peppol network since July 2022, with many state government entities in NSW and SA also connected to enhance public sector efficiency.
Solution Provider Ready
Certified infrastructure designed for technology partners, solution providers, ERPs, and governments to build compliant e-invoicing solutions for their customers with ATO accreditation.
Enterprise Integration Capabilities
Robust APIs for seamless integration with existing business systems, ERPs, and accounting software ensuring minimal disruption during implementation across Australian business operations.
Implementation Process
ATO Compliance Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your solution requirements against ATO Peppol Authority standards and A-NZ eInvoicing framework specifications for optimal Australian market readiness.
ATO-Accredited Infrastructure Integration
Professional integration of our ATO-accredited Peppol access point with seamless integration to existing Australian business systems and government workflows.
PINT A-NZ Validation Testing
Thorough testing and validation against Australian regulatory requirements, A-NZ framework standards, and trans-Tasman interoperability specifications for optimal performance.
Production Deployment Support
Complete go-live support with ATO-compliant infrastructure, partner enablement, system integration testing, and ongoing compliance monitoring for solution providers.
Compliance Features
ATO Peppol Authority Standards
Full compliance with ATO requirements as the Australian Peppol Authority, ensuring adherence to local specifications while maintaining international OpenPeppol network connectivity.
PINT A-NZ Format Support
Mandatory PINT A-NZ format implementation since May 15, 2025, replacing Peppol BIS 3.0 to align with Australia-New Zealand joint eInvoicing framework specifications.
Government Integration Ready
Ready for Commonwealth agency requirements and state government adoption with automated processing and 5-year archival compliance for enhanced public sector connectivity.
Business E-Invoicing Right Prepared
Infrastructure ready for potential Business E-Invoicing Right (BER) initiative enabling businesses to require trading partners to use Peppol e-invoicing when approved.