What It Is
This document provides a subset of the UN/CEFACT UNCL1001 invoice type codes used in Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, which standardizes electronic invoicing across Europe and beyond. These codes help define the nature and purpose of an invoice in structured digital formats.
Key Invoice Types Included
- 380 – Commercial Invoice: Standard invoice for goods/services under agreed terms.
- 384 – Corrected Invoice: Revised version of a previously issued invoice.
- 386 – Prepayment Invoice: Issued to request advance payment.
- 388 – Tax Invoice: Used for tax reporting purposes.
- 389 – Self-Billed Invoice: Created by the buyer instead of the seller.
- 393 – Factored Invoice: Assigned to a third party for collection.
- 875–877 – Construction Invoices: Cover partial, final, and concluding invoices in construction projects.
- 71 – Request for Payment: Reminder for overdue invoices.
- 80/84 – Debit Notes: For adjustments related to goods/services or financial corrections.
- 102 – Tax Notification: Communicates tax-related information.
- 331 – Invoice with Packing List: Combines commercial invoice and shipment details.
Why It Matters
Using standardized codes ensures interoperability, automation, and compliance in cross-border e-invoicing. It helps systems interpret the invoice type correctly, reducing errors and improving processing efficiency.
Source Peppol
