Cyprus has no mandatory e-invoicing. Public bodies must accept e-invoices that follow the European standard EN 16931, central bodies since 18 April 2019 and other bodies since 18 April 2020, but suppliers may choose whether to send them. Most use Peppol BIS Billing 3.0.
This page summarises the European Commission's country sheet for Cyprus, checked on 5 November 2026. It is not tax advice; check the current Cypriot sources before relying on it.
What applies to whom?
| Obligation | Who | From | Channel | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accept EN 16931 e-invoices | Central public bodies | 18 April 2019 | Ministry of Finance platform, through Peppol or the government gateway | in force (law of 26 June 2019) | European Commission |
| Accept EN 16931 e-invoices | Sub-central public bodies | 18 April 2020 | as above | in force | European Commission |
| Send e-invoices to public bodies | Suppliers | none | voluntary; a requirement is under discussion | European Commission | |
| Issue e-invoices to businesses or consumers | Businesses | none | by agreement | no obligation | European Commission |
Cyprus has no real-time VAT reporting system (European Commission).
How do invoices reach Cypriot public bodies?
The Ministry of Finance runs a central e-invoicing platform, reachable through Peppol access points and the Cyprus Government gateway portal. A transmission layer is to be built into the national e-procurement platform. The Commission reports that the government plans to start any obligation with IT-sector suppliers and widen it later, but no date has been set (European Commission).
Which formats are used?
Cyprus follows Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 as its CIUS of EN 16931, with no national extensions. Peppol BIS invoices are UBL XML files. Between businesses, any format the parties agree on is allowed.
What can Klarbon do with Cypriot invoices?
| You want to | Tool | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Read a Peppol BIS invoice | open a Peppol invoice, free | |
| Check a file before sending it to a public body | check an e-invoice | |
| Turn another e-invoice, such as CII or Factur-X, into a Peppol BIS file | convert an e-invoice, one credit | you send it through your own access point |
Klarbon is not a Peppol access point and does not send invoices.
Related
E-invoicing deadlines by country
| Country | Scope | Obligation | From | Who | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | B2G | Receive | In law | Contracting authorities and entities covered by Directive 2014/55/EU for in-scope public procurement invoices conforming to EN 16931. | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Cyprus?
No. There is no obligation to issue e-invoices to public bodies, businesses or consumers. Since 2019 and 2020, Cypriot public bodies must accept e-invoices that follow the European standard EN 16931, and suppliers may send them voluntarily.
Which format do Cypriot public bodies accept?
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, the most common syntax in Cyprus, which follows EN 16931. Cyprus has no national CIUS or extensions.
How do I send an e-invoice to a Cypriot public body?
Through a Peppol access point or the Cyprus Government gateway portal, which connect to the Ministry of Finance's central platform.
Is Cyprus planning mandatory e-invoicing?
The Commission reports discussions about a mandatory requirement for suppliers to public bodies, starting with the IT sector. No law or date has been announced.