Electronic invoicing
Get Ready for Mandatory E-Invoicing in the UK
UK authorities are moving towards mandatory e-invoicing. ECIT Digital helps businesses prepare with a compliant, scalable invoice automation platform — already proven across Europe.
What’s Coming Next
The UK E-Invoicing Timeline
The programme is structured across several phases, from early consultation through design, testing and rollout. This timeline highlights the key milestones that shape how the UK e-invoicing framework will develop over the coming years.
2025
Consultation completed; mandate confirmed at Budget 2025
2026–2027
HMRC stakeholder collaboration and regime design
Nov 2026
Official implementation roadmap published
2027–2028
Build, testing, certification and pilots
April 2029
Mandatory go‑live
Prepare for E-Invoicing — Without Disrupting Your Finance Operations
E-invoicing adoption in the UK is accelerating. HMRC is actively promoting structured invoicing, public sector requirements are expanding, and international alignment with EU frameworks is increasing.
While timelines and formats may evolve, the direction is clear:
UK businesses will need to support structured, compliant e-invoicing.
Organisations that prepare early gain:
- Better control over invoice processes
- - Reduced manual handling and errors
- - Lower implementation risk when requirements change
What Does “Getting Ready” for E-Invoicing Really Mean?
Preparing for mandatory e-invoicing is not just about sending invoices in a new format.
True readiness means being able to ->
Receive and send invoices across PDF, XML, Peppol, EDI and portals
Validate invoice data automatically
Handle exceptions and approvals efficiently
Maintain full audit trails and visibility
Integrate seamlessly with existing finance systems
Support domestic and cross-border requirements as they evolve
Our electronic invoice services
Access to a Certified PEPPOL Access Point
We facilitate seamless invoicing within the PEPPOL network, ensuring compliance with European e-invoicing standards.
Business-Specific Rules for Handling Deviations
- Define tailored workflows for managing deviations, such as missing or incorrect data
- Configure advanced validation rules for supplier data, order numbers, and project codes.
Advanced Portal for Transparency and Control
- Invoice Tracking: Monitor statuses, manage deviations, and oversee SLAs.
- Custom Rule Configuration: Adapt workflows and validation rules in real time.
- Document History: Access a comprehensive log of all invoices processed.
Our Competent Team: Experts in Accounts Payable Automation
When you choose ECIT Digital, you’re not just getting a solution—you’re gaining access to a team of professionals who are passionate about simplifying your workflows and enhancing your business operations.
Years of Experience: Our team has decades of collective experience working with various workflow tools, accounts payable platforms, and ERP systems, including NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.
Process Optimization: We specialize in designing efficient, automated workflows that reduce manual work, minimize errors, and optimize your invoice management.
Industry Knowledge: Having worked across multiple industries, our experts understand the unique challenges businesses face in managing invoicing processes, allowing us to tailor solutions to your specific needs.
Customer-Centric Approach: From consultation to implementation, our team collaborates with you to ensure a seamless transition to automated electronic invoicing.
Key Benefits of Our Solutions
Regulatory Confidence
Avoid compliance issues with certified e-invoicing capabilities.
Operational Efficiency
Save time and resources with automated workflows and minimal manual intervention.
Expert Support
Work directly with our experienced team to optimize and maintain your invoicing processes.
Global Scalability
Expand your business without worrying about invoicing complexities across borders.
Customizable Automation
Tailor workflows, validation rules, and deviation handling to meet your unique business needs.
Get Started with Electronic Invoicing
Learn how ECIT Digital’s electronic invoicing solutions, supported by our experienced team, can help you stay compliant, improve efficiency, and simplify cross-border transactions.
Why ECIT Digital?
With years of experience in electronic invoicing and document handling, ECIT Digital provides a reliable, secure, and scalable solution tailored to your business needs.
Whether you require custom workflows, advanced validation rules, or real-time visibility, our platform delivers the flexibility and control you need to optimize your invoicing process.