E-invoicing in Austria
At a glance
What the mandate means
Timeline
2014: Austrian federal B2G e-invoicing requirements became established
18 Apr 2020: EU public-sector e-invoicing obligations applied under the European standard
Current: Federal suppliers continue to use structured e-invoicing through Austrian government channels
What businesses should do now
Businesses selling to Austrian federal entities should validate whether their invoice format and transmission route are accepted.
Foreign suppliers should consider Peppol access, while Austrian suppliers often use USP or e-Rechnung.gv.at.
B2B businesses should prepare for future EU developments by ensuring EN 16931-compatible invoice data is available in the ERP.
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Frequently asked questions
No. Austria’s current mandate is focused on federal B2G invoices.
For covered federal transactions, a PDF alone is not sufficient. A structured e-invoice must be submitted through an accepted channel.