The OASIS standard for structured business documents. International XML-based solution for e-commerce and electronic business processes.
UBL (Universal Business Language) is an OASIS standard for XML-based business documents. UBL provides a standardized library of XML schemas for common business documents such as invoices, orders, and shipping notifications, enabling unified electronic communication between companies worldwide.
PEPPOL Standard
UBL is the preferred standard for PEPPOL BIS (Business Interoperability Specifications) and thus essential for European e-invoicing.
International recognition and governance by OASIS
Reusable components and flexible structure
Direct usage in PEPPOL network
Complete business process coverage
Standard invoice for goods delivery and services
Application: Main document for e-invoicing
Credit notes and invoice corrections
Application: Cancellations and refunds
Electronic orders
Application: Procurement and e-commerce
Shipping notifications
Application: Logistics and supply chains
Receipt confirmations
Application: Goods receipt processes
2020
Improvements: Enhanced PEPPOL compatibility
2018
Improvements: Improved validation
2013
Improvements: First EN 16931 foundation
2006
Improvements: Basic standardization
W3C-compliant schema definition
Unique OASIS namespace identification
Standardized value lists for consistency
Core Component Technical Specification
Create UBL 2.x compliant XML invoices for PEPPOL and international standards.
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