Information leaflet: Sending an e-invoice to the Central Government Information for suppliers

Yes, the Central Government has made e-invoicing mandatory for all assignments, orders and contracts.

An e-invoice looks like a regular invoice, but also includes codes. The client can use these codes to process the invoice directly during administration. A PDF is not an e-invoice.

You can send an e-invoice to the Dutch central government in 4 ways.

See the 4 available methods here

You should fill in the correct information in your accounting package or in the Supplier Portal. In this way, the client can accurately process your e-invoice. The Sample e-invoice page states which information must be included in an e-invoice to the Central Government, for example:
•    Order number/reference (you can fill this in in the ‘OrderReference’ field).
•    Organisation identification number (OIN). If you do not know which OIN to use, ask your client.

See also the Tax Administration invoicing requirements.

Do you have any questions about e-invoicing? Such as:

•  how to e-invoice
• registering
• logging in
• creating a (credit) invoice

See the frequently asked questions or contact the E-invoicing helpdesk.

Please contact your client if you have any questions about when the e-invoice is paid (payment status) or which order number to enter, for example.

If so, please contact your software supplier.