Mandatory Electronic Invoicing in Singapore
Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Singapore with the support of Comarch
Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Singapore with the support of Comarch
Singapore was one of the pioneers in the field of e-invoicing in the ASEAN region and introduced the obligation to use electronic document exchange in 2018. Since then, it has been a rule in B2G relations that government authorities exchange e-invoices with private companies via Peppol network.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) established in 2019, which was the first accredited Peppol Authority operating outside Europe, intends to digitize and promote electronic invoicing in Singapore. In order to reduce errors, time spent processing invoices and payments, IMDA has created a nationwide network for e-invoicing - InvocieNow and promotes the adoption of electronic invoicing in the private sector.
E-invoicing for B2B and B2G is not mandatory in Singapore at any level. However, it is strongly recommended by IMDA for both uses.
Invoices issued via InvoiceNow are valid documents for tax purposes.
Singaporean IMDA authority maintains a nationwide network under the name InvoiceNow. E-invoices are exchanged based on the PEPPOL interoperability framework. The accepted format is Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
In addition to serving domestic purposes, the network allows transacting with entities participating in the broader Peppol Network. Furthermore, it is designed to complement existing EDI through straightforward integration.
Integrity and authenticity must be ensured. An Advanced Electronic Signature can be used to meet these requirements.
Singapore-based entities with valid UEN (Unique Entity Number) must also obtain CorpPass KYC certification before using InvoiceNow. This requirement does not apply to foreign entities with or without UEN.
Required storage period is 5 years.
Comarch is currently participating in the certification process to become the authorisied Peppol Service Provider in Singapore.
We have 20+ years of experience in carrying out various EDI, e-invoicing, and other document exchange projects around the world. In those years, we have successfully connected more than 130,000 entities from over 60 countries.
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