Self-billing (also called self-invoicing or buyer-created invoicing) via Peppol automates supplier flows without PDF or manual entry. With Flexina, receiving self-invoices is included in purchase management, and a new emission module is available.
Objective: reduce administrative work, ensure Peppol compliance, and accelerate accounting processing with structured UBL data.
Self-billing, self-invoicing, buyer-created invoice: what does it mean?
Self-billing refers to self-invoicing: the customer generates the invoice on behalf of the supplier. This is also known as buyer-created invoicing or reverse billing. Typical use cases:
- commissions and royalties
- recurring services
- framework contracts with suppliers
- purchasing centers and groups
Electronic self-billing via Peppol: what are the benefits?
In electronic Peppol format, the self-invoice is:
- structured in UBL format (readable by accounting software)
- transmitted via the Peppol network (secure European standard)
- fully automatable (zero manual entry, zero errors)
- compliant with Belgian electronic invoicing requirements
Result: no more PDF self-invoices by email and no time-consuming manual entry.
Receive self-billing invoices via Peppol with Flexina: included in purchase management
With Flexina, you can receive self-billing invoices (self-invoicing) via Peppol without any additional module: it's included in the purchase management module.
What you gain with Peppol self-invoice reception
- automatic reception of self-billing invoices via the Peppol network
- direct attachment to the right supplier and purchase file
- automatic checks (amounts, VAT, consistency)
- accelerated accounting preparation
- compliant archiving and complete traceability
The self-invoice received via Peppol is treated as a standard purchase flow: clear tracking, simplified accounting.
New Flexina module: issue self-invoices via Peppol
Some companies want to go further and issue self-invoicing invoices themselves on behalf of their suppliers. This is particularly the case for:
- platforms and marketplaces
- purchasing organizations
- large accounts and groups
- companies with self-billing contracts
Features of the self-invoice emission module
- issuing self-billing invoices on behalf of suppliers
- sending Peppol compliant in structured UBL format
- automatic management of VAT information and legal mentions
- complete traceability: audit, tracking, history
- native integration with Flexina's business management
Why choose Flexina for self-billing via Peppol?
A complete electronic self-invoicing solution
- Zero PDF: structured UBL data, instant processing
- Peppol compliant: meet Belgian e-invoicing requirements
- Fewer errors: standardization and automation of flows
- Centralization: all your purchases and self-invoices in one place
- Made in Belgium: local support and GDPR compliant
For which companies is self-billing via Peppol relevant?
- companies receiving self-invoices (commissions, recurring services)
- platforms working with many suppliers
- purchasing organizations and multi-entity organizations
- companies wanting to industrialize their self-invoicing process
- Belgian companies that need to comply with mandatory electronic invoicing
- Reception of self-invoices via Peppol: included in the purchase management module
- Emission of self-billing invoices: new module available
- Solution compliant with Peppol, UBL, and mandatory e-invoicing in Belgium
