- Singapore introduced Advanced Ordering and SG BIS Order Balance in July 2025 to enhance the InvoiceNow e-invoicing network.
- Upgrades support the full order lifecycle, including creation, changes, and cancellations.
- Aim to automate procurement processes for public and private sectors.
- Sellers benefit from automated order handling and invoicing.
- Buyers, especially government agencies, gain structured ordering and automated invoice approval.
- Testing with government suppliers starts in September 2025.
- Part of Singapore’s effort to modernize and digitize procurement through e-invoicing.
- Advanced Ordering supports purchase order creation, changes, and cancellations.
- Automation allows sellers to automate order approval, picking, and invoicing.
- Buyers gain automated invoice approval and catalog-based ordering.
- Order workflows include initial orders, changes, and cancellations with mutual confirmation.
- Purpose is to digitize and streamline procurement through structured document exchange.
- Reduces manual processing and increases efficiency for buyers and vendors.
- Focus on public sector suppliers first, with broader adoption expected later.
- Aligns with Singapore’s e-invoicing modernization efforts.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
