We are proud to announce that ecosio has successfully achieved ATO (Australian Taxation Office) accreditation and is officially a Peppol Access Point in Australia. This is a critical milestone, giving enterprises a reliable way to meet Australian requirements within the same global compliance setup they already use.solidifying our solution for the Asia-Pacific region.

Australian businesses and their global partners can now leverage our single platform for seamless B2G and B2B compliance, meeting the new, mandatory PINT A-NZ e-invoicing standard.This reduces the need for additional APAC vendors and avoids duplicate integration work. With the Australian government slowly moving towards making e-invoicing the default payment method by July 2025, readiness is essential for faster payments and guaranteed compliance.

What Australian accreditation actually changes for you

While Australia does not yet have a universal B2B mandate, the landscape is rapidly evolving and uniquely complex. The Australian government is significantly driving adoption through the Peppol network, enforcing strict mandates for Commonwealth agencies to receive e-invoices. This makes Australia a key region for enterprises that want a consistent, scalable compliance footprint across APAC.

Key challenges for businesses:

• Strict security standards: Australia maintains robust security and fraud prevention standards for digital service providers. To ensure compliance and mitigate risks like Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, providers must undergo a thorough accreditation process mandated by the ATO. By using an accredited provider, teams avoid running their own certification and reduce security workload.

• Format migration (PINT A-NZ): The region is currently transitioning from the older Peppol BIS 3.0 format to the new PINT A-NZ standard. Businesses must update their data mapping to accommodate these new specifications to remain compliant. ecosio applies these updates centrally so customers do not need separate mapping projects for Australia.

• Incentivised payment terms: The "On-Time Payment Policy" means federal agencies are required to pay e-invoices within 5 days, significantly faster than the standard 20+ days, making e-invoicing a critical cash-flow tool. Suppliers connected through a compliant access point gain faster and more predictable payment cycles.

On the B2B side, the business e-invoicing right (BER) initiative is slowly reshaping how B2B transactions are done. While optional today, BER gives businesses a legal right to request e-invoices from their trading partners, which encourages broader Peppol adoption.

Timeline

Australia follows a "Government First" strategy where public sector adoption creates market pressure for the private sector. This means enterprises benefit from preparing their APAC compliance setup early, before adoption requirements expand.

• 1 July 2022: The federal mandate officially came into effect, requiring all Commonwealth Government agencies to be capable of receiving e-invoices via the Peppol network.

• 1 July 2025: E-invoicing becomes the default payment method for all Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities (NCEs), driving widespread adoption across state and local government levels.

• 2026 and beyond: Federal agencies aim for 30 percent e-invoice adoption by mid-2026. Discussions are underway regarding broader B2B requirements. This signals increasing regulatory expectations for private sector readiness.

How ecosio removes the APAC complexity from your teams

Managing Australia’s security requirements, format changes and regulatory rules creates overhead for internal teams. Our global compliance platform handles these tasks for you and keeps your APAC setup aligned with your existing architecture.

Our solution, powered by the ecosio and Vertex partnership, provides:

• PINT A-NZ migration expertise: we manage the complex technical shift to the mandatory PINT A-NZ standard, guaranteeing your invoices are structured correctly for the Australian market.

• Guaranteed ATO accreditation: Rest assured that all transactions adhere to the highest ATO security and network governance protocols, protecting your business from financial fraud.

• Single platform: manage your Australian, APAC, and global e-invoicing and compliance flows from a single, robust platform, simplifying your integration landscape.

New Zealand is coming next, prepare once and cover both markets

Australia and New Zealand have a mutual accreditation process. What does this mean for you?

Because Australia and New Zealand cooperate closely on tax and digital standards, our software accreditation in Australia is valid evidence of our capability. We are now working with the New Zealand authorities to confirm local adjustments so customers can cover both regions through the same platform.We are now in the process of presenting our Australian certification to the New Zealand authorities to validate the minor local differences and be ready to cover you in New Zealand soon.

Ready to get started?

Navigating Australia's specific Peppol requirements and ATO accreditation standards doesn't have to be complex.

• Deep dive: Visit our dedicated Australia country page for a detailed breakdown of technical specifications, tax compliance rules, and connection protocols.

• Stay informed: Look out for upcoming webinars and resources covering APAC developments.

• Act now: Don’t wait for the deadline. Contact our sales team today to secure your connection and ensure your business is fully compliant with Australian standards.

The ecosio Product team