Migration planning

Plan the migration before configuring the solution.

A useful InvoiceNow migration plan connects the official requirement to systems, workflows, owners, testing and provider responsibilities.

Last verified: 18 October 2026
Plain-language answer

InvoiceNow migration is the controlled change from today’s invoice processes to structured invoice exchange through an InvoiceNow-ready solution or an accredited Access Point route. It is an operating-model change, not just a software switch.

Decision framework

Turn the requirement into a controlled plan.

1

Inventory

List systems, entities, invoice types, volumes and manual hand-offs.

2

Define the target

Confirm scope, date, ownership and the intended connection route.

3

Map and test

Cover sales, purchase, adjustments, errors, master data and reconciliation.

4

Stabilise

Monitor exceptions and evidence before retiring old workarounds.

At a glance

What to verify

Standard accounting setup

Validate solution readiness and workflow fit

Multiple systems

Define system of record and hand-off responsibilities

Custom ERP / APIs

Assess an integration-led AP route and technical testing

Spreadsheet-heavy process

Reduce manual control risk before go-live

Next action

See your gaps across six readiness dimensions.

Check your InvoiceNow readiness

Continue planning

Connect this topic to your migration route.

Questions

Frequently asked

When should migration planning start?+

Start early enough to confirm scope, select a route, map data and test exceptions before the applicable date.

Do we need to replace our ERP?+

Not necessarily. The right route depends on current solution capability and available InvoiceNow-ready or Access Point connections.

Does FinWaypoint implement the migration?+

No. FinWaypoint provides independent readiness planning and optional provider matching.

Primary sources usedIRAS: GST InvoiceNow RequirementIRAS: Adopting GST InvoiceNow Requirement for GST-registered BusinessesIRAS: GST InvoiceNow Requirement — Frequently Asked QuestionsIRAS: GST InvoiceNow Implementation Date CalculatorIMDA: InvoiceNow GrantsView the full source registry →