B2G (Business-to-Government) refers to electronic invoicing from private companies to public sector entities — federal agencies, cantonal administrations, municipalities, and publicly funded institutions.
Switzerland mandates B2G e-invoicing for suppliers to the Swiss federal administration from 1 January 2026, based on the revised Federal Finance Ordinance (FVO). The accepted formats are eBill and PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2019 | EU Directive 2014/55/EU B2G e-invoicing mandatory for above-threshold contracts |
| 2020 | Several Swiss cantons begin accepting eBill from suppliers |
| 2026 | Swiss federal administration mandates B2G e-invoicing |
Key facts
- Contrasts with B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer)
- Swiss B2G accepted formats: eBill and PEPPOL
- EU legal basis: Directive 2014/55/EU (EN 16931 compliance required)
- Drives adoption of structured e-invoice standards across Switzerland