{"id":22534,"date":"2026-03-30T14:16:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/help-center\/how-to-use-the-peppol-registry-a-step-by-step-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:16:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:16:58","slug":"how-to-use-the-peppol-registry-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"help_center","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/help-center\/how-to-use-the-peppol-registry-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the Peppol Registry: A step-by-step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"no-margin\">PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement On-Line) is the leading network for secure, efficient, and standardized e-invoicing across Europe. The <b><a href=\"https:\/\/peppolregistry.accountable.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\">Peppol Registry<\/a><\/b> is a critical tool that helps businesses check if they or their clients\/providers are registered within the PEPPOL network, ensuring smooth and compliant transactions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">\n<h2 id=\"h_98b57b26e6\"><b>What is the Peppol Registry?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">The <b>Peppol Registry<\/b> is an online directory that enables businesses to search for registered entities within the PEPPOL network. By entering a <b>VAT number<\/b> or <b>company number<\/b>, you can quickly find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Company Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>PEPPOL Access Point<\/b> (the service provider handling their e-invoicing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">This tool is essential for confirming PEPPOL compliance and resolving registration issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">\n<div class=\"intercom-container intercom-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/c9wnmh12\/2207899233\/cf044059a8ad928b00bd5abf9f83\/image.png?expires=1774874700&amp;signature=dd67f175b62fb41b0f908c1efc5155f97358b02e046b0d64a011aa3cc3b2912f&amp;req=diInEcF3lINcWvMW1HO4zTCsvrFQJYUnCG3c8R85TospYxm3CaIuix7VgXvR%0A5iGc%0A\" width=\"400\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">\n<h2 id=\"h_f5f6df6423\"><b>Why is the Peppol Registry important?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">The Peppol Registry offers several key benefits for businesses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Confirm PEPPOL registration<\/b><br \/>Verify whether your business, clients, or service providers are registered within the PEPPOL network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Avoid errors when registering<\/b><br \/>Prevent issues like trying to register with a different PEPPOL Access Point when already registered elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Ensure compliance<\/b><br \/>The PEPPOL network ensures secure and standardized document exchanges. Verifying registrations helps maintain compliance with these international standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h_772f1bbaf2\"><b>How to use the Peppol Registry: A simple step-by-step process<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h_44d15c02b7\"><b>1. Access the Peppol Registry website<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Visit the Peppol Registry at <a href=\"https:\/\/peppolregistry.accountable.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\">Peppol Registry<\/a> to start the search.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">\n<h3 id=\"h_95a52d5099\"><b>2. Enter a VAT number or company number<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>For your own business:<\/b><br \/>If you&#8217;re unsure whether your company is registered with PEPPOL, simply enter your company\u2019s <b>VAT number<\/b> or <b>company registration number<\/b> to verify your registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>For clients or providers:<\/b><br \/>You can also search by entering the <b>VAT number<\/b> or <b>company registration number<\/b> of your clients or service providers to check if they are registered within the PEPPOL network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h_48830d8582\"><b>3. Review the results<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Once you enter a number, the Peppol Registry will provide the following details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Company Name:<\/b> The name of the company associated with the entered number.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>PEPPOL Access Point:<\/b> The service provider registered with the company for e-invoicing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h_42ab144105\"><b>4. Resolve registration issues<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">If you encounter a message such as <b>\u201cYou are already registered elsewhere\u201d<\/b> when trying to register with platforms like <b>Accountable<\/b>, the Peppol Registry can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Identify existing registrations:<\/b><br \/>Check if your company is registered with a different PEPPOL Access Point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-callout\" style=\"background-color: #d7efdc80; border-color: #1bb15733;\">\n<p class=\"no-margin\">If you&#8217;re registered with another provider but wish to switch to Accountable, you need to <b>unregister from your current provider<\/b>. We cannot do it for you. <\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Read<a href=\"https:\/\/help.accountable.eu\/en\/articles\/12731984-how-to-unregister-from-your-current-peppol-access-point-and-switch-to-accountable\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link\"> our article<\/a> to know more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h_a3afafe457\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">The <b>Peppol Registry<\/b> is an invaluable tool for businesses using the PEPPOL network. It allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Verify registrations for your company, clients, or service providers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Ensure compliance and security in e-invoicing processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Troubleshoot registration issues efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">By using the Peppol Registry, you can confidently navigate the PEPPOL network and ensure your transactions are always secure and compliant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to use the Peppol Registry to verify your business&#8217;s PEPPOL registration, check service providers, and resolve registration issues. 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