Singapore network identity

Peppol ID Singapore: Format, Lookup and Registration

A Peppol ID identifies a participant on the Peppol network. OpenPeppol states that Singapore Peppol IDs used on InvoiceNow are based on the business’s UEN. Businesses normally obtain the identifier during onboarding through an InvoiceNow-Ready Solution Provider and/or an accredited Access Point Provider, which registers the business using its UEN. To look up a current Singapore participant, search the SG Peppol Directory by company name or UEN. FinWaypoint does not issue IDs, operate an Access Point or confirm network registration.

Practical definition

The Peppol ID is the address used to discover a participant on the network and route supported electronic business documents to the correct receiving capability.

Naming convention

Singapore Peppol ID format

IMDA materials illustrate the Singapore convention in this general form:

0195:SGUEN[UEN]

0195

The participant identifier scheme used in the Singapore convention.

SGUEN + UEN

The Singapore UEN context followed by the business’s underlying UEN.

This is an illustrative format, not a Peppol ID generator. Matching the string pattern does not prove that a participant is registered or able to receive a particular document.

Identity distinction

Is a Peppol ID the same as a UEN?

No. A UEN is the underlying identifier for a Singapore entity. The Peppol ID is the network participant identity built using the Singapore convention. The provider onboarding the business registers that network identity and its supported document capabilities.

Lookup

How to look up a Peppol ID

  1. 1

    Open the SG Peppol Directory.

  2. 2

    Search by the registered company name or UEN.

  3. 3

    Review the returned Peppol ID and supported document capability.

  4. 4

    Confirm current operational capability with the business or provider when it matters to an implementation.

See the SG Peppol Directory search guide for simple search, bulk search and missing-result caveats.

Onboarding

How to get a Peppol ID in Singapore

  1. 1

    Choose or use an InvoiceNow-Ready Solution Provider or an accredited Access Point Provider that fits the system route.

  2. 2

    Ask the IRSP and/or AP to register the business in the SG Peppol Directory using its UEN.

  3. 3

    Enable and test the required InvoiceNow functions and document flows with that provider.

Provider status does not decide commercial fit. Use the InvoiceNow provider selection framework to compare the actual system, workflow and support requirements.

GST InvoiceNow

Do affected businesses need a Peppol ID for GST InvoiceNow?

IRAS includes obtaining a Peppol ID as part of the onboarding steps for affected businesses. It directs businesses to their IRSP and/or AP for registration in the SG Peppol Directory using the UEN. That does not mean every business has the same implementation date or that FinWaypoint can determine legal applicability.

Check the published GST InvoiceNow phase

Troubleshooting

What if the Peppol ID cannot be found?

  • 1

    Confirm the company name and UEN used in the search.

  • 2

    Check whether onboarding and directory registration finished.

  • 3

    Ask whether a directory update is still pending.

  • 4

    Contact the IRSP/AP to confirm the registered ID and document capability.

What to do next

Check more than the identifier.

A Peppol ID is one part of readiness. Review the system, workflow, provider, integration and implementation plan too.

Related planning

Common questions

Peppol ID Singapore FAQ

Is a Singapore Peppol ID the same as a UEN?

No. The UEN is the underlying Singapore business identifier. A Peppol ID is the network participant identifier, and the Singapore convention is based on the UEN.

Can I create a Peppol ID by adding a prefix to a UEN?

No. The format alone does not prove registration. The business must be onboarded through its InvoiceNow-Ready Solution Provider and/or accredited Access Point Provider.

Where can I look up a Singapore Peppol ID?

Use the SG Peppol Directory and search by company name or UEN. Confirm current capability with the business or its provider where needed.

Does FinWaypoint issue or validate Peppol IDs?

No. FinWaypoint is an independent planning service and does not issue, register or independently validate network identities.