Electronic invoicing in the InvoiceNow context means structured invoice data sent directly between finance systems using the Peppol-based network. A PDF can still be part of a business process, but emailing a PDF alone is not structured InvoiceNow exchange.
Decision framework
Turn the requirement into a controlled plan.
Separate document from data
Identify the structured fields and source system behind every invoice type.
Understand scope
Use IRAS guidance to assess the entity and transaction obligations.
Choose connectivity
Evaluate an InvoiceNow-ready solution or accredited AP connection.
Design controls
Plan validation, rejection, reconciliation and recordkeeping.
At a glance
What to verify
Human-readable document transfer; not structured network exchange by itself
Structured exchange between finance systems
Interoperability specifications, network and governance framework
Separate Singapore requirement governed by current IRAS guidance
Next action
See your gaps across six readiness dimensions.
Questions
Frequently asked
Will PDFs disappear?+
Not necessarily, but a PDF alone is not the structured data exchanged through InvoiceNow.
Is InvoiceNow only for sales invoices?+
Planning should consider both receivable and payable flows plus adjustments and other in-scope documents.
Can we wait until the deadline?+
Late planning compresses provider selection, mapping and testing. Confirm your applicable date and work backwards.