Part of your plan should include identifying quick wins, such as engaging suppliers that are already using eInvoice-ready accounting softwareExternal Link. You can also use a trading partner look up toolExternal Link – this is a helpful third-party tool, not maintained by the ATO.
Targeting suppliers that can start immediately will help build confidence in this new way of working.
Blanket communications with your suppliers can also be effective in:
- announcing your intention to begin eInvoicing
- asking suppliers if they have the capability to send.
Start by crosschecking your suppliers’ ABNs against those already listed in the Peppol DirectoryExternal Link. You can:
- identify Australian entities registered on the Peppol network and schedule regular checks for newly-listed suppliers
- talk with your service provider about including this in its regular service offering.
It is important to note the Peppol Directory only lists capability to receive Peppol documents, so some of your suppliers who can send but do not yet receive may not be listed.
At this stage it will also help you to read Appendix 3.