In this guide, we’ll explain how to safely and efficiently exchange electronic invoices using the Peppol network with MICE.
What is Peppol?
Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) is a secure network that allows businesses and public institutions to exchange electronic invoices (e-invoices) in a standardised format. More and more (semi-)government organisations and large companies now require invoices to be submitted via Peppol.
Submitting invoices via a Service Provider
With MICE Operations, you can easily export an invoice in UBL format (the standard for e-invoicing), which can then be sent through a Peppol service provider. At this time, MICE does not support a direct integration with the Peppol network.
👉 You may first need to find a suitable Peppol service provider.
Step-by-Step: Preparing your E-invoice
Follow the steps below to prepare an e-invoice for the Peppol network.
Step 1: Export the invoice as a UBL File in MICE
To generate a UBL file for an individual invoice:
Make sure the invoice exists and has a valid invoice number (use "Send manually").
Go to Invoicing from the main menu on the left.
Open the relevant invoice by clicking on the invoice number.
At the top of the invoice, click Download, then select UBL.
The UBL file will now be downloaded. ✅
⚠️ Note: Only available for individual invoices. Never use the bulk UBL export feature for this purpose.
Step 2: Upload the UBL File via your Peppol service provider
Once downloaded, upload the UBL file to your Peppol service provider’s portal to send it. Check with your service provider for the exact procedure.
FAQ
Does MICE integrate directly with Peppol?
No, not yet. A direct integration is planned for release before 2026.