E-Invoicing in Austria

Q: Is electronic invoicing mandatory in Austria?

B2G: Yes. E-invoicing has been mandatory for all suppliers to federal public bodies in Austria Since April 2020. B2B: No. E-invoicing is voluntary, however encouraged and of course allowed with mutual agreement between trading partners.

Q: Which platforms must be used for B2G e-invoicing?

Austrian public bodies accept e-invoices via: - The USP (Unternehmensserviceportal): The official federal e-invoice portal - Peppol e-delivery network: Austria has a Peppol Authority and all public bodies are reachable via this route

Country Situation

General Description

Electronic invoicing is mandatory for all B2G transactions in Austria since April 2020. Suppliers to federal public bodies must issue invoices in either ebInterface (Austrian XML standard) or Peppol BIS billing 3.0. All federal entities are reachable via a centralized Peppol ID (0088:9910000000003), with internal routing managed by the Federal Service Portal.

While B2B e-invoicing is voluntary, companies may adopt structured formats by mutual agreement. E-invoices must be stored electronically for 7 years, ensuring integrity, readability, and auditability.

FAQs

Is electronic invoicing mandatory in Austria?

B2G: Yes. E-invoicing has been mandatory for all suppliers to federal public bodies in Austria Since April 2020.

B2B: No. E-invoicing is voluntary, however encouraged and of course allowed with mutual agreement between trading partners.

What format is used for Austrian e-invoicing?

The official formats that are used in Austria are the following:
- EbInterface (Austrian national XML standard)
- Peppol BIS billing 3.0 (for both B2G and optional B2B)

Which platforms must be used for B2G e-invoicing?

Austrian public bodies accept e-invoices via:
- The USP (Unternehmensserviceportal): The official federal e-invoice portal
- Peppol e-delivery network: Austria has a Peppol Authority and all public bodies are reachable via this route

Do I need to digitally sign my e-invoices in Austria?

No. Digital signatures are not required if the invoice is transmitted via USP or Peppol as transmission security is guaranteed by the platform.

Can foreign suppliers send e-invoices to Austrian public entities?

Yes. Foreign suppliers can send e-invoices to Austrlan public entities as long as they use the ebInterface or Peppol BIS format and send through Peppol or USP.

How long must I archive e-invoices in Austria?

Invoices must be archived for 7 years as per Austrian VAT law. For real estate-related invoices, it’s 22 years. As always, invoices must be stored in the original electronic format and be readable, secure, and accessible.

Can I store e-invoices outside of Austria?

Yes. E-invoices can be stored within the EU or EEA, and tax authorities have immediate access. If stored outside the EU/EEA, explicit permission from the Austrian tax authority is required.

Country Specs

Mandate Status	Mandatory
Mandate Scope	B2G
Model Type	Interoperability / Post-Audit
Government Entity	BMF - Bundesministerium für finanzen
Formats	UBL 2.1
Infrastructure / Platform	USP (Unternehmensserviceportal)
E-signature Required	No
Key Deadlines	18 April 2020: Mandatory B2G e-invoicing 1 March 2024: SAF-T VAT Reporting
AR Mandatory	Yes
AP Mandatory	Yes
Peppol Available	Yes
Domestic Transactions	Yes
Cross-border Transactions	Yes
Archiving Period	7 Years
Archiving Abroad	Yes

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