Australia uses Peppol for e-invoicing, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as the Australian Peppol Authority. The ATO describes no obligation for businesses to send e-invoices; the obligations fall on non-corporate Commonwealth entities, which must be able to receive e-invoices and are moving to eInvoicing by default.
This page summarises the ATO's eInvoicing pages and the PINT A-NZ specifications, checked on 5 November 2026. It is not tax advice; your accountant or BAS agent can tell you how the rules apply to you.
What applies to whom?
| Obligation | Who | From | Channel | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be able to receive e-invoices | Non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs) | 2022 | Peppol | in force | ATO |
| Raise e-invoices to 30% of all invoices received | NCEs | by 1 July 2026 | Peppol | ATO guidance on transitional requirements | ATO |
| Enable automated processing and sending of e-invoices | NCEs | by December 2026 | Peppol | ATO guidance on transitional requirements | ATO |
| Send e-invoices | Businesses, including suppliers to government | no date | Peppol | encouraged, no obligation stated | ATO |
Corporate Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth corporations are not currently in scope, though the ATO encourages them to adopt eInvoicing. More than 300 state and territory government organisations and local councils also use it (ATO).
Which formats are used?
| Format | Used for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PINT A-NZ Billing (version 1.1.3) | invoices and credit notes over Peppol | Australia and New Zealand specialisation of Peppol International (OpenPeppol) |
| PINT A-NZ Self-billing (version 1.1.3) | self-billing invoices and credit notes | same data model; the buyer sends to the seller |
What can Klarbon do with Australian invoices?
Klarbon does not support PINT A-NZ today and is not a Peppol access point. If you also trade with Europe, you can open an e-invoice from a European customer or supplier for free.
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E-invoicing deadlines by country
| Country | Scope | Obligation | From | Who | Source |
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Frequently asked questions
Is e-invoicing mandatory for businesses in Australia?
The ATO's pages do not describe an obligation for businesses to send e-invoices. They describe how businesses can register on the Peppol network and encourage them to adopt eInvoicing. The obligations fall on non-corporate Commonwealth entities.
What must Australian Government entities do?
Non-corporate Commonwealth entities have had to be able to receive e-invoices since a 2022 mandate. The ATO guides them to raise e-invoices to 30% of invoices received by 1 July 2026, to enable automated processing and sending of e-invoices by December 2026, and to report progress quarterly.
Can a Peppol e-invoice be a valid tax invoice in Australia?
Yes. According to the ATO, the Peppol eInvoicing standard can be used to issue an invoice that meets the tax invoice requirements. For record keeping, an e-invoice is treated like other digital records.
How do I start e-invoicing in Australia?
Register on the Peppol network through eInvoicing Ready software, an eInvoicing service provider or a free or low-cost online solution. The ATO points to the eInvoicing Ready product register to check your software.