Using Recipient-Codes in Electronic Invoicing
In some countries, a specific recipient code is required when sending electronic invoices. These codes ensure that invoices are correctly routed through national or international E-Invoicing networks (e.g., PEPPOL).
What is a Recipient Code?
A recipient code is a unique identifier provided by the invoice recipient (e.g., company or authority) to receive invoices electronically. The type and format of the code depend on:
• the destination country,
• the applicable local E-Invoicing standard,
• and the selected recipientCodeType.
Nitrobox supports multiple recipient code types, tailored to the destination country and the specific E-Invoicing context.
When is a Recipient Code Required?
A recipient code is mandatory when:
• the destination country explicitly requires it,
• the customer provides a dedicated receiving address for E-Invoicing,
• or local/national standards define it as necessary.
Supported Recipient Code Types
The following table lists the supported types of recipient codes in Nitrobox:
| Technical SchemeID | Country | Official Name | UI Name (Webportal) | RecipientCodeType |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0007 | Sweden | Organisation number | Organisation number (Swedish org. no.) | PEPPOL_SE_ORGANISATIONSNUMMER |
| 0009 | France | SIRET | Siret code | PEPPOL_FR_SIRET |
| 0060 | International | DUNS | DUNS | PEPPOL_DUNS |
| 0190 | International | Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | LEI | PEPPOL_LEI |
| 0088 | International | Global Location Number (GLN) | GLN | PEPPOL_GLN |
| 0193 | Netherlands | KvK Number (Chamber of Commerce) | KvK | PEPPOL_NL_KVK |
| 0183 | Switzerland | UIDB (Company identifier) | UIDB | PEPPOL_CH_UIDB |
| 0210 | Estonia | RIK Code (Company Register Code) | RIK Code | PEPPOL_EE_RIK |
| 0192 | Norway | Organisation number | Organisation number (NO) | PEPPOL_NO_ORGANISASJONSNUMMER |
| 0195 | Singapore | UEN (Unique Entity Number) | UEN Identifier (SGP) | PEPPOL_SGP_UEN |
| 0196 | Iceland | Kennitala | Kennitala | PEPPOL_IS_KENNITALA |
| 0200 | Lithuania | Juridinis kodas | Legal entity (Lithuania) | PEPPOL_LT_UJURIDNIS_KODAS |
| 0204* | Germany | Leitweg-ID (only required for B2G) | Leitweg-ID | PEPPOL_DE_LEITWEG |
| 0208 | Belgium | Enterprise number | Numéro d’entreprise / ondernemingsnummer | PEPPOL_BE_NUMMER_D_ENTREPRISE |
| 0216 | Finland | OVT Code | OVT | PEPPOL_FI_OVT |
| 0218 | Latvia | Unified Registration Number | Unified Reg. No / ESTGST/VAT number | PEPPOL_LV_UNIFIED_REG_NR |
| 02301 | Malaysia | MyInvois ID | MyInvois ID | PEPPOL_MY_MYINVOIS |
| 0916* | Austria | Organisation ID (B2G only) | Organisation identifier (Austria) | PEPPOL_AT_ORGANISATION_ID |
*The recipient code types for Germany (Leitweg-ID) and Austria (Organisation ID) are currently not supported in Nitrobox. This is because both are only relevant for B2G (Business-to-Government) invoicing, which is not supported at this time.
Configuration in Nitrobox
Recipient codes can be configured the CustomerParty > E-Invoicing.
If a recipient code is required for a specific country, it is essential to:
- select the correct
recipientCodeType, and - provide a valid recipient code value.
For international scenarios, Global Location Numbers (GLNs) — typically using code 0088 — are often accepted as a universal alternative, if available.
The recipient code is usually provided by the customer or their E-Invoicing service provider.
Updated 6 days ago