Understanding the Peppol Directory: Participant IDs, SML/SMP, and Access Points Explained (2025)

• The Peppol Directory is a public register for discovering participants on Peppol and their document capabilities.
• It is not mandatory for companies to appear in the Directory, as updates are done by SMP providers.
• The Directory aids in human-readable discovery, while SML/SMP and Access Points handle technical discovery and routing.
• Peppol Participant IDs are crucial for addressing and routing, ensuring uniqueness and interoperability.
• The Directory provides a Business Card view of participants, showing name, country, and capabilities.

Source: rtcsuite.com

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• See also
  • E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting – What can you find on VATupdate.com
  • Worldwide Upcoming E-Invoicing mandates, implementations and changes – Chronological
  • Collection of E-Invoicing Guides – Worldwide – VATupdate
  • Briefing / Comprehensive Guides (incl. podcasts)

• Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
• Join the LinkedIn Group on ”VAT in the Digital Age” (VIDA), click HERE

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