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 recipient code scheme (recipientCodeSchemeId, Peppol ICD value) — or, for legacy API use, recipientCodeType.
instellix 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 Codes
The following table lists the supported types of recipient codes in instellix:
| Technical SchemeID | Country | Official Name | UI Name (Webportal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0002 | France | SIRENE | System Information et Repertoire des Entreprise et des Etablissements: SIRENE |
| 0007 | Sweden | Organisation number | Organisation number (Swedish org. no.) |
| 0009 | France | SIRET | Siret code |
| 0037 | Finland | OVT | LY-tunnus |
| 0060 | International | DUNS | DUNS |
| 0088 | International | Global Location Number (GLN) | GLN |
| 0096 | Denmark | DANISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Scheme | DANISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Scheme |
| 0097 | Italy | FTI - Ediforum Italia | FTI - Ediforum Italia |
| 0106 | Netherland | KvK Number (Chamber of Commerce) | KvK Number |
| 0130 | International | Directorates of the European Commission | Directorates of the European Commission |
| 0135 | Italy | SIA | SIA Object Identifiers |
| 0142 | Italy | SECETI | SECETI Object Identifiers |
| 0151 | Australia | ABN | Australian Business Number (ABN) |
| 0183 | Switzerland | UIDB (Company identifier) | Swiss Unique Business Identification Number |
| 0184 | Denmark | DIGSTORG | DIGSTORG |
| 0188 | Japan | SST | Corporate Number of The Social Security and Tax Number System |
| 0190 | Netherland | Organisatie-identificatienummer (OIN) | Organisatie-identificatienummer (OIN) |
| 0191 | Estonia | CC - Company Code | RIK-Code (EST) |
| 0192 | Norway | Organisation number | Organisation number (NO) |
| 0193 | Belgium | UBL.BE Party Identifier | UBL.BE Party Identifier |
| 0195 | Singapore | UEN (Unique Entity Number) | UEN Identifier (SGP) |
| 0196 | Iceland | Kennitala | Kennitala |
| 0198 | Denmark | ERSTORG | ERSTORG (DK) |
| 0199 | International | LEI | Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) |
| 0200 | Lithuania | Juridinis kodas | Legal entity (Lithuania) |
| 0201 | Italy | Codice Univoco Unità Organizzativa iPA | Codice Univoco Unità Organizzativa iPA |
| 0204* | Germany | Leitweg-ID (only required for B2G) | Leitweg-ID |
| 0205 | Italy | Codice Destinatario | Fatura PA Codice Destinatario |
| 0208 | Belgium | Enterprise number | Numéro d’entreprise / ondernemingsnummer |
| 0209 | International | GS1 identification keys | GS1 identification keys |
| 0210 | Italy | CODICE FISCALE | CODICE FISCALE |
| 0211 | Italy | PARTITA IVA | PARTITA IVA |
| 0212 | Finland | Finnish Organization Identifier | Finnish Organization Identifier |
| 0213 | Finland | Finnish Organization Value Add Tax Identifier | Finnish Organization Value Add Tax Identifier |
| 0215 | Finland | Net service ID | Net service ID |
| 0216 | Finland | OVT Code | OVT |
| 0218 | Latvia | Unified Registration Number | Unified Reg. No / ESTGST/VAT number |
| 0221 | Japan | The registered number of the qualified invoice issuer | The registered number of the qualified invoice issuer |
| 0230 | Malaysia | National e-Invoicing Framework | National e-Invoicing Framework |
| 0916* | Austria | Organisation ID (B2G only) | Organisation identifier (Austria) |
Configuration in instellix
Recipient codes are maintained per customer in the customer's e-invoicing settings.
In the web portal
Open the customer's e-invoicing parameters. Select the recipient code scheme from the dropdown — it lists the active Peppol participant identifier schemes (ICD values, for example 0002 for SIRENE). Then enter the recipient code value provided by your customer or their e-invoicing service provider.
The scheme matches the Technical SchemeID column in the table above.
Via API
If a recipient code is required for a specific country, it is essential to:
- select the correct scheme (SchemeID / ICD), 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 24 days ago