eCH-0069 is a Swiss e-government standard published by eCH (E-Government Standards Switzerland). It defines the XML data format and business rules for electronic invoices exchanged with Swiss federal and cantonal authorities.
The standard aligns with international norms (EN 16931, PEPPOL) while accommodating Swiss-specific requirements such as QR-bill payment data, Swiss VAT numbers (UID), and IBAN-based payment instructions.
Key facts
- Published by eCH (Swiss e-government standards body)
- Scope: XML invoice format for Swiss public administration
- Aligned with EN 16931 and PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0
- Includes Swiss-specific extensions for QR-bill and UID