Business glossary
Electronic invoice
An invoice exchanged as structured electronic data for automated processing.
Example
An invoice transmitted as agreed structured data allows the recipient's system to read the supplier, buyer, line items and tax fields without manually copying them from a PDF.
How it differs from related terms
Sending a PDF by email does not necessarily meet structured e-invoicing requirements. Confirm the recipient's format, network and local rules. A human-readable copy and a structured invoice can represent the same transaction.
Frequently asked questions
What is an example of electronic invoice?
An invoice transmitted as agreed structured data allows the recipient's system to read the supplier, buyer, line items and tax fields without manually copying them from a PDF.
How should electronic invoice be interpreted?
Sending a PDF by email does not necessarily meet structured e-invoicing requirements. Confirm the recipient's format, network and local rules. A human-readable copy and a structured invoice can represent the same transaction.