ebInterface is the Austrian national XML format for e-invoices, developed by AUSTRIAPRO at the Austrian Economic Chambers. The federal government's portal e-Rechnung.gv.at accepts ebInterface 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 and 6.1 alongside UBL. Klarbon does not read ebInterface; it reads UBL and CII.
What is ebInterface used for?
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | AUSTRIAPRO, Austrian Economic Chambers (ebInterface) |
| Syntax | its own XML schema |
| Accepted by the federal government | 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, through the business service portal (USP) (e-Rechnung.gv.at) |
| Through Peppol | not accepted; Peppol carries UBL |
Austrian businesses use it to invoice the federal government through the USP, and some use it between businesses. See e-invoicing in Austria.
How do I read an ebInterface file?
The Austrian Economic Chamber offers an online service that checks an ebInterface file and turns it into a readable PDF, and a form to create one (WKO). If your customer accepts UBL, you can also send that; Klarbon can open, check and create UBL files.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Klarbon open ebInterface files?
No. Klarbon reads UBL and CII e-invoices. For ebInterface, the Austrian Economic Chamber offers an online service that turns a file into a readable PDF.
Which ebInterface versions does the Austrian federal government accept?
Versions 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 and 6.1 through the business service portal. Through Peppol, only UBL is accepted.
Is ebInterface the same as UBL?
No. ebInterface is its own Austrian XML format. The Austrian federal portal accepts both, but the permitted syntax depends on the delivery route.
Sources
- ebInterface (Austrian Economic Chambers and AUSTRIAPRO) ebinterface.at
- e-Rechnung.gv.at, supported formats erechnung.gv.at
- Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO), E-Rechnung wko.at