E-Invoicing in Austria: Formats, Networks and Timelines
16th February 2026 | Uncategorized
Austria has a long-standing focus on structured e-invoicing in the public sector, using a combination of national infrastructure and European networks.
Austria’s E-Invoicing Landscape in Brief
Austria relies on:
- USP / e-Rechnung.gv.at, the national Austrian e-invoicing platform
- Peppol, used by some public authorities for invoice exchange
Supported E-Invoice Formats in Austria
- ebInterface
- Peppol BIS (EN 16931-aligned)
How E-Invoices Are Exchanged in Austria
- Via the national platform e-Rechnung.gv.at
- Via Peppol, depending on the receiving public authority
Timelines and Mandatory Phases in Austria
B2G (Business-to-Government)
- Since January 2014
Structured e-invoicing required for federal public authorities - Since April 2020
Extended obligations under EU-aligned rules for central government entities
B2B (Business-to-Business)
- No clear deadlines currently defined
Austria has not announced mandatory B2B e-invoicing timelines to date.
Conclusion
Austria’s e-invoicing requirements are firmly established in the public sector via national infrastructure and Peppol, while B2B e-invoicing remains voluntary for now.
