Australia and New Zealand Confirm Updated Timetable for PINT A-NZ Migration

An adjusted rollout plan for the PINT A-NZ specification has been confirmed, requiring businesses and service providers in both countries to align with the revised migration schedule.

Revised Peppol Authority Specific Requirements were released on 23 January 2024 via OpenPeppol, introducing updated milestones for the transition away from the legacy A-NZ specifications.

Updated Migration Schedule

From 15 November 2024

The following specifications apply:

• PINT A-NZ Invoice – Mandatory
• PINT A-NZ Credit Note – Mandatory
• PINT A-NZ Self-Billing – Optional
• PINT A-NZ Self-Billing Credit Note – Optional

From 15 May 2025

• Legacy A-NZ specifications will be fully phased out
• Only PINT A-NZ specifications will be supported

Required Actions for Providers

According to the PINT A-NZ Service Provider Engagement Paper, software vendors and service providers must upgrade their systems to support PINT A-NZ by 15 November 2024.

Key steps include:

• Enabling capability lookup for PINT A-NZ participants
• Supporting sending functionality for PINT A-NZ invoices
• Updating Service Metadata Publisher (SMP) registrations
• Ensuring full receipt and processing capability for PINT A-NZ documents

What This Means for Businesses

Organizations operating within the Peppol network in Australia and New Zealand must ensure their providers are compliant with the updated specifications. Early preparation will help avoid disruption ahead of the mandatory cutover dates.

The revised timetable reinforces the region’s commitment to harmonized Peppol standards and long-term interoperability across international trading partners.