What is Peppol?

The Network

Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) is a standardized network for electronic document exchange between businesses worldwide. It enables organizations to exchange business documents like invoices, orders, and shipping notices in a secure, standardized format.

The Standard

Peppol maintains strict technical standards and specifications that ensure interoperability between different systems and service providers. These standards cover document formats, transport protocols, and business processes.

Global Adoption

While originally European, Peppol has become a global standard adopted by governments and businesses worldwide, including Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries for e-invoicing and procurement.

How Peppol Works

1: Connection

Businesses connect to the Peppol network through certified Access Points like Suma Technology Services

2: Document Creation

Business documents are created in Peppol-compliant formats

3: Transmission

Documents are securely transmitted through the Peppol network

4: Reception

Recipient's Access Point receives and validates the documents

Benefits of Peppol

Cost Reduction

Reduce processing costs by up to 60% through automated document exchange and reduced manual handling.

Enhanced Security

Secure, encrypted document exchange with verified trading partners through certified Access Points.

Faster Processing

Immediate document delivery and automated processing reduce payment cycles and improve cash flow.

Compliance

Meet regulatory requirements for e-invoicing and ensure compliance with international standards.

Interoperability

Connect once to reach all network participants, regardless of their software or service provider.

Sustainability

Reduce paper usage and carbon footprint through digital document exchange.