North America · No federal authority (sales tax is state-level)
United States
No federal mandate. DBNAlliance launched the Open Exchange Network — a 4-corner Peppol-style model using UBL and AS4. First invoice transferred March 2024; growing adoption among Fortune 500.
// Phased rollout
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01 Sept 2022 → 30 Jun 2023 · liveBPC pilotBusiness Payments Coalition pilot.
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01 Mar 2024 · liveDBNA liveFirst invoice exchanged via DBNAlliance.
// Penalties
No federal e-invoicing penalties.
// ERP implementation notes
SAP S/4HANA (incl. DRC) & SAP ECC
SAP DRC USA: voluntary DBNA via SAP Peppol Exchange Service or partner AP.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O + Business Central)
D365 BC E-Document app supports BIS 3.0 export; partner AP for DBNA.
// Frequently asked questions
When does United States e-invoicing become mandatory?
See the phased rollout section above for the full schedule. The United States mandate is administered by No federal authority (sales tax is state-level).
What schema does United States use for e-invoicing?
United States uses UBL 2.x (DBNAlliance), X12 EDI, cXML. Transmission: DBNAlliance Open Exchange Network (Peppol-style), Direct EDI.
Which ERPs support United States 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 States e-invoices?
7 years from end of tax period.