In the four-corner model, there are two options for invoice senders (corner 1) to access the Peppol network via an access point (corner 2).
1. Connecting to a Peppol service provider
If you do not wish to set up an access point of your own, you may select a Peppol service provider, who will make a Peppol access point available to you. A list of certified service providers across Europe is available here: Certified Peppol Access Points (APs).
If you send your invoices via a service provider, this will involve costs that vary, depending on the terms and conditions of the provider concerned.
2. Setting up and operating your own access point
You may also set up your own access point (from scratch or by using existing access point software) so that you can submit your own invoices or offer your access point to other customers.
If you choose to set up an access point of your own, you will have to pay the development costs involved and the membership fees. If you plan to go for this option, you should clarify beforehand to what extent your corporate IT system landscape is already prepared and how much effort will be required to implement this solution.
More information on how to set up your own access point is available here:
Download document: How to set up a (Post-Award) Peppol Access Point
You should bear in mind the following before you choose either of these options:
- How many invoices do I submit in a year?
If your annual invoice volume is such that setting up an access point of your own is a worthwhile investment, it is advisable to do so. If your annual invoice volume is not sufficient to justify such an investment, we recommend that you opt for a connection via a Peppol service provider.
- How do the costs for connecting via a service provider compare to those for setting up your own Peppol access point?
Peppol service providers charge fees in line with standard systems depending on the number or volume of the invoices submitted.
