Question 1

What is the PEPPOL Directory?

Accepted Answer

The PEPPOL Directory is the official public registry of all businesses and organizations registered on the PEPPOL e-invoicing network. It allows you to verify if a company can receive electronic invoices through PEPPOL.

Question 2

How do I search the PEPPOL Directory?

Accepted Answer

You can search the PEPPOL Directory by company name, VAT number, KvK (Dutch Chamber of Commerce number), GLN (Global Location Number), DUNS number, or any other supported identifier scheme.

Question 3

Do I need an account to use the PEPPOL Directory lookup?

Accepted Answer

No, you can look up any registered PEPPOL participant without creating an account.

Question 4

What information does a PEPPOL Directory lookup show?

Accepted Answer

A PEPPOL Directory lookup shows the participant's registered identifiers, supported document types (invoices, credit notes, orders), access point provider, and registration details.

Question 5

What identifier types are supported for PEPPOL lookup?

Accepted Answer

The PEPPOL Directory supports identifiers from many countries including: KvK and BTW (Netherlands), SIRET and SIREN (France), Leitweg-ID and USt-IdNr (Germany), Codice Fiscale and Partita IVA (Italy), NIP and REGON (Poland), CVR (Denmark), Organisationsnummer (Sweden/Norway), KBO/BCE (Belgium), CIF/NIF (Spain), plus international identifiers like GLN, DUNS, and LEI.

Question 6

Can I search PEPPOL by SIRET number?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can search the PEPPOL Directory using a French SIRET or SIREN number. Simply enter the 14-digit SIRET or 9-digit SIREN and the tool will detect the identifier type automatically.

Question 7

How do I find a German company on PEPPOL?

Accepted Answer

German companies on PEPPOL can be found using their Leitweg-ID (for public sector), USt-IdNr (VAT number starting with DE), or by company name. The Leitweg-ID is the most common identifier for German PEPPOL participants.

Question 8

Can I look up Italian companies by Codice Fiscale?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Italian PEPPOL participants can be searched using their Codice Fiscale (tax code) or Partita IVA (VAT number). Both 11-digit and 16-character formats are supported.

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