Managing Electronic Documents in Ireland
As a customer in Ireland, you can send electronic documents either by email (as attached files) or through the PEPPOL eDelivery Network. Ireland has decided to use PEPPOL as a document delivery method, but this isn't enforced at the moment. Document Output supports the PEPPOL BIS 3 format, which is the latest standard.
Ireland had developed a national procurement electronic invoicing framework to ensure that the entire public sector adhered to the 2014/55/EU directive regarding public procurement. However, in April 2023, this project came to an end, and the Office of Public Procurement decided to switch to Peppol eDelivery Network, an open-market solution.
The table below outlines the current regulatory states and future outlooks for B2G, B2B, and B2C (business-to-consumer) sectors.
| Transaction Type | Current Regulatory State | Regulatory Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| B2G | Electronic invoicing has been optional since 2019. All public sectors must have the ability to receive electronic invoice documents through the Peppol eDelivery Network.  Supported by Document Capture. Supported by Document Output. | No changes are expected. |
| B2B | No legislation is in place. In order to exchange electronic invoices between two parties, the exchange method and format must be agreed among them. Supported by Document Capture.1 Supported by Document Output.1 | No changes are expected. |
| B2C | No legislation is in place. | No changes are expected. |
- Peppol eDelivery Network and Peppol BIS 3.0 is supported.