What is PINT? The Next Generation of Peppol Billing

What is PINT?

Peppol e-invoicing continues to transform the way businesses exchange invoices across borders. With global adoption growing, there is a strong need for a harmonised, future-ready standard that reduces complexity and supports seamless interoperability. That standard is PINT (Peppol International Invoice).

PINT has been developed by OpenPeppol as the successor to BIS Billing 3.0.

It aims to unify international invoicing practices and enable organisations to adopt a single, reliable, and globally consistent format for e-invoicing.

As Melasoft, we see PINT as an important milestone for creating a more efficient and secure global e-invoicing ecosystem.

What is PINT?

PINT, or Peppol International Invoice, is the next-generation Peppol billing specification designed to meet the demands of modern, cross-border business. Unlike BIS Billing 3.0, which mainly focused on the European region, PINT offers a single harmonised data model supporting both domestic and international transactions.

This new specification helps businesses:

• Reduce the cost and effort of local adaptations

• Improve data quality and validation

• Simplify onboarding of new partners across multiple countries

• Meet evolving VAT and tax regulations

• Enhance transparency and compliance

With its flexible yet standardised structure, PINT sets the foundation for scalable and future-proof e-invoicing.

Why Transition to PINT?

Many businesses using BIS Billing 3.0 today face challenges in adapting to diverse tax systems and cross-border requirements. As Peppol expands globally, these challenges multiply. PINT addresses them by delivering:

• Consistent international data structures

• Simplified compliance management

• Better alignment with worldwide tax and reporting obligations

• Lower long-term maintenance and integration costs

For organisations operating in multiple markets, PINT offers a powerful solution to streamline and future-proof their e-invoicing processes.

Rollout Timelines by Country

PINT and BIS Billling 3.0 Rollout Timelines

Australia & New Zealand

• Mandatory adoption of PINT starts on 15 November 2024

• BIS Billing 3.0 support ends on 15 May 2025

• Businesses must transition to PINT before these deadlines to remain compliant

Singapore

• PINT-SG specifications were published in February 2024

• Dual support of BIS 3.0 and PINT-SG continues until December 2024

• From January to March 2025, only PINT-SG should be sent

• BIS Billing 3.0 will be fully phased out by 30 May 2025

Japan & Malaysia

• Already aligned with PINT specifications

• New implementations follow PINT directly

• No phased migration from BIS Billing 3.0 is required

Benefits of Moving to PINT

Organisations can gain significant advantages by migrating to PINT, including:

• One standard for global and local invoicing

• Easier partner onboarding

• Reduced integration effort

• More transparent, auditable data

• Improved readiness for future tax reporting requirements

How to Prepare

To successfully adopt PINT, organisations should:

1. Review current BIS Billing 3.0 processes and map them to PINT requirements

2. Perform thorough testing of invoice data to ensure compliance

3. Confirm compatibility with ERP or other e-invoicing systems

4. Stay informed of Peppol Authority updates in your country

5. Train teams on the new specification and its benefits

Melasoft Support

At Melasoft, we support our customers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and beyond to ensure a seamless transition to PINT. Our team offers expert guidance, test environments, and onboarding resources so you can upgrade your invoicing systems with confidence.

For organisations already using Melasoft’s SMP services, there is no need for additional action Melasoft has proactively upgraded its systems to meet PINT requirements. Contact our team to plan your PINT migration strategy and stay fully compliant.

Conclusion

PINT is more than just a technical upgrade, it represents the next step in international e-invoicing, empowering businesses to operate with greater efficiency, compliance, and transparency worldwide. Melasoft is here to help you prepare for this change and make the transition as smooth as possible.