What is PINT? The Next Generation of Peppol Billing
- Melasoft
- 22 hours ago
- 3 min read
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
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:
Review current BIS Billing 3.0 processes and map them to PINT requirements
Perform thorough testing of invoice data to ensure compliance
Confirm compatibility with ERP or other e-invoicing systems
Stay informed of Peppol Authority updates in your country
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.
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