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UK · HMRC

United Kingdom

Peppol 4-Corner ISO GB Archive 6 yrs Last verified 15 Apr 2026

Autumn Budget 2025 confirmed mandatory e-invoicing for all VAT invoices from 1 April 2029. Decentralised 4-corner model expected; full implementation roadmap due Budget 2026.

// Phased rollout

  • 01 Apr 2014 · live
    Voluntary Peppol (NHS)
    NHS uses Peppol AP for procurement.
  • 07 May 2025 → 07 May 2025 · live
    HMRC consultation closed
    Public consultation on e-invoicing closed.
  • 01 Apr 2029 · upcoming
    Mandatory B2B/B2G e-invoicing
    All VAT invoices; technical model to be confirmed at Budget 2026.

// Penalties

To be confirmed in implementation roadmap.

// ERP implementation notes

SAP S/4HANA (incl. DRC) & SAP ECC
SAP DRC UK: Peppol AP partner; B2G via Peppol Sandbox; voluntary B2B Peppol BIS 3.0.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O + Business Central)
D365 BC includes Peppol BIS 3.0 export and E-Document app.
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Oracle Fusion UK + Peppol AP partner.
Oracle NetSuite
Peppol BIS 3.0 export native; AP partner for transmission.
Odoo (Community + Enterprise)
account_peppol + base UBL; UK profile in development.
Zoho Books / Zoho One
Zoho Books UK: Peppol export available for voluntary use.

// Frequently asked questions

When does United Kingdom e-invoicing become mandatory?
See the phased rollout section above for the full schedule. The United Kingdom mandate is administered by HMRC.
What schema does United Kingdom use for e-invoicing?
United Kingdom uses Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, EN 16931 (likely). Transmission: Peppol 4-corner (likely model).
Which ERPs support United Kingdom e-invoicing today?
See the ERP implementation notes section above. Cloudare implements e-invoicing on Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, Zoho, Odoo, Sage, QuickBooks, and Tally — each with country-specific guidance.
What is the archive retention period for United Kingdom e-invoices?
6 years from end of tax period.

// Adjacent jurisdictions

Regional neighbours

France Hybrid Belgium Peppol 4-Corner Germany Post-Audit

Same mandate model · Peppol 4-Corner

Singapore Peppol 4-Corner Australia Peppol 4-Corner

// Sources

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