What is PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 about?
PD CEN/TS 16931 is a series that discusses standards for electronic invoicing(e-invoicing). PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 is a part of multi-series electronic invoicing that focuses on syntax binding to UBL 2.1. The Universal Business Language (UBL) is designed to provide a universally understood and recognized syntax for legally binding business documents and to operate within a standard business framework to provide a complete, standards-based infrastructure that can extend the benefits of existing EDI systems to businesses of all sizes. UBL is freely available to everyone without legal encumbrance or licensing fees.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 specifies the mapping between the semantic model of an electronic invoice, included in EN 16931‑1 and the UBL 2.1 syntax. For each element in the semantic model (including sub-elements or supplementary components such as identification scheme identifiers) it is defined which element in the syntax is to be used to contain its information contents. Any mismatches between semantics, format, cardinality or structure are indicated.
Who is PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 for?
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 on syntax binding for ISO/IEC 19845 (UBL 2.1) invoice and credit note is useful for:
- E-invoice suppliers
- Organizations in the private and the public sector for public procurement invoicing
- E-invoice contracting authorities/entities
- PEPPOL (Pan European eProcurement Online) Authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2?
The Universal Business Language (UBL) is widely used around the world for procurement (ordering and electronic invoicing), sourcing (tendering and catalogues), replenishment (managed inventory) and transportation and logistics (waybills, forwarding instructions, and intermodal freight management). UBL provides the standards for the PEPPOL (Pan European eProcurement Online) network.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 provides you with the framework for mapping the invoice model and credit note model. The invoice and credit note model includes essential information elements that an electronic invoice needs to ensure legal compliance and to enable interoperability for cross-border, cross-sector and domestic trade. It is used by organizations in the private and the public sector for public procurement invoicing.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2 introduces you to the code lists to be used for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions. For each code list also the maintenance organization is identified.
Compliance with PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑2, will ensure interoperability of electronic invoices, thereby contributing to the removal of trade barriers. This will help you expand business operations to newer markets
