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What is the Peppol PINT (Peppol International) framework?
Effective: 2022-01-01 · Authority: OpenPeppol
Peppol PINT (Peppol International) is OpenPeppol's framework for extending Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 to non-European jurisdictions. PINT provides a core international data model that countries adapt into localized CIUS — such as PINT-AE for the UAE, A-NZ PINT for Australia and New Zealand, and PINT-SG for Singapore — ensuring interoperability while accommodating local regulatory requirements.
How does PINT create international Peppol interoperability?
The PINT framework provides a shared international baseline that national implementations extend:
- Core PINT model: A minimal international invoice data model aligned with EN 16931 semantics
- National extensions: Countries add jurisdiction-specific fields and rules as CIUS on top of PINT core
- PINT-AE: UAE extension adding Arabic fields, TRN, UAE VAT categories, and FTA reporting parameters
- A-NZ PINT: Australia/New Zealand extension for GST and local business identifier requirements
- Interoperability: PINT-based invoices route through any Peppol access point globally
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is PINT the same as BIS Billing 3.0?
- No. BIS Billing 3.0 is a European CIUS of EN 16931, designed for EU VAT systems. PINT is a separate international baseline for non-European jurisdictions. National implementations like PINT-AE are CIUS of PINT, not CIUS of BIS Billing 3.0.
- Can PINT-AE invoices route on the same Peppol network as BIS 3.0 invoices?
- Yes. Both PINT-AE and BIS Billing 3.0 invoices route through the same Peppol network infrastructure via certified access points. The difference is in invoice data model content, not the transmission infrastructure.
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