Austria

General information

Austria has implemented legislative measures requiring all federal government contractors to use structured electronic invoices for B2G transactions, aligning with EU directives. The e-Rechnung.gv.at platform facilitates this process, ensuring regulatory compliance and streamlining invoice submission. Additionally, Austria's integration with the Peppol network supports seamless e-invoicing both domestically and internationally.

While mandatory e-invoicing currently applies to federal entities, many subnational entities are voluntarily adopting these standards, signaling a broader shift toward automated and efficient invoicing practices. Austria is steadily enhancing its e-invoicing framework to improve the efficiency of public procurement processes.

However, the main challenge lies in transitioning from the existing PDF-based e-invoicing system used in parts of the public sector. As a result, no further policy changes beyond Directive 2014/55/EU are expected until ViDA becomes mandatory across all EU countries.

The e-invoicing process in Austria:

Invoice creation: Suppliers generate an electronic invoice in a compliant format, such as ebInterface or UBL.
Submission: The invoice is submitted via the e-Rechnung.gv.at platform or the Peppol network, ensuring it meets government standards.
Validation: Austrian federal authorities validate the e-invoice for compliance with legal requirements.
Processing: Once validated, the electronic invoice is automatically integrated with federal accounting systems for processing, approval, and payment.
Archiving: Both the supplier and the government archive the e-invoice electronically for the mandatory period of seven years.

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