What does Peppol cost for a webshop?
Peppol itself is an open network. So you do not pay 'Peppol' per invoice, you pay the provider that connects you and the software that makes the invoices. These are the cost items.
The cost items
| What | For what | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Access point | Connection to the network, sending and receiving | Subscription or per document; some providers have a free tier for small volumes |
| Invoicing software | The invoice with the right VAT, as a UBL file | Usually a monthly subscription, often by number of invoices |
| Link to your webshop | Turning orders into invoices automatically | Included in an app or plugin, or custom work |
| Time | Setting up, looking up IDs, fixing errors | Much less when it is automatic |
So compare providers on the total: a cheap access point with no link to your webshop still costs you hours of manual work.
What does it cost with PeppolKit?
PeppolKit is for webshops that sell to a handful up to a few hundred businesses a month.
- Free: 10 invoices a month. Peppol goes through your own free Peppyrus account, up to 100 a month.
- Starter: €9 a month, 50 invoices of which 25 over Peppol.
- Growth: €19 a month, 500 invoices of which 100 over Peppol.
- Pro: €49 a month, unlimited invoices of which 300 over Peppol.
An extra Peppol send beyond your bundle costs €0.30 ($0.35 on Shopify), up to a maximum you set. Everything is on the pricing page, including the dollar plans for Shopify, where the free plan includes 5 Peppol sends a month.
Can you deduct the cost?
In Belgium, small businesses and self-employed people can, under conditions, deduct e-invoicing software at 120% as a business expense. The conditions and period are in the 120% deduction for e-invoicing software; go through it with your accountant.
What to watch for
- A cost per document adds up if you have a lot of B2B invoices. Check whether there is a ceiling.
- Receiving is part of your need too: Belgian businesses must be able to receive e-invoices. Check whether your purchase invoices are in the price.
- Consumers do not need Peppol. Only invoices to Belgian VAT-registered businesses go over the network.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peppol free?
The network itself is open, but the access point and the software you make and send invoices with usually cost money. Some providers have a free tier for small volumes, like PeppolKit with 10 invoices a month.
Do I pay per invoice?
That differs per provider: some charge for every document sent, others a fixed subscription with a bundle. Also check what an invoice beyond your bundle costs.
What does Peppol cost for a small webshop with few business customers?
With only a few B2B invoices a month, a free plan often fits. Consumers simply get a PDF invoice and do not count towards Peppol.
Can I deduct the cost?
In Belgium, small businesses and self-employed people can, under conditions, deduct e-invoicing software at 120%. Read the guide and ask your accountant.
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