E-invoice address

Before sending an e-invoice, the customer must be able to receive e-invoices and provide a valid e-invoice address.

The e-invoice address serves as an electronic identifier and can vary depending on the country and the e-invoicing platform. Because formats differ internationally, the exact address type should always be confirmed with the customer.

This field is required in Shine when sending an e-invoice.
Common formats include VAT number, GLN, DUNS, or OVT.
In the United Kingdom, VAT number, GLN, and DUNS are frequently used.

Checking the registration

Before sending an e-invoice, it is important to check whether the recipient is registered in a valid e-invoicing network.
This can be verified through the Peppol Directory:

https: //directory.peppol.eu/public

If the recipient is not registered, the e-invoice cannot be delivered via Peppol. In this case, the customer must provide an alternative e-invoice address or a different format.

Examples of e-invoice address formats

VAT number
Enter the customer's VAT number – Shine automatically completes the full identifier.

DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System)
A nine-digit number issued by Dun & Bradstreet.
Example: 150483782

GLN (Global Location Number)
A 13-digit, globally unique identifier.
Example: 0847976000005

If the format is invalid, Shine will display an error message.