Reference
Markdown exportBT-34 Seller Electronic Address
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network
Quick answer
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network
Seller details
Who issued the invoice and how the recipient can identify that business reliably.
In plain language
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network
Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+
What you usually enter here
Scheme identifier (4 digits) followed by colon and identifier value
Typical valid values include: 9930:DE123456789, 0088:4012345000017, 9906:1234567890123, 0204:7300010000001
Mandatory since XRechnung 3.0.1 (2024) for electronic address identification and PEPPOL network routing compliance
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: DE123456789, seller@company.com, 123456789, GLN:4012345000017
Relevant rule codes: BR-DE-31, BR-62
Examples in context
Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+
Mandatory since XRechnung 3.0.1 (2024) for electronic address identification and PEPPOL network routing compliance
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 9930:DE123456789
- 0088:4012345000017
- 9906:1234567890123
- 0204:7300010000001
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- DE123456789
- seller@company.com
- 123456789
- GLN:4012345000017
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-34
Data Type:
text
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Max Length:
50 characters
Since Version:
XRechnung 3.0.1+
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cbc:EndpointID/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement/ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:URIUniversalCommunication/ram:URIIDValidation Rules
BR-DE-31
Seller Electronic Address (BT-34) must be provided
BR-62
Seller Electronic Address must contain scheme ID and value
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+
Legal Requirement
Mandatory since XRechnung 3.0.1 (2024) for electronic address identification and PEPPOL network routing compliance
FAQ
What is a Seller Electronic Address?
It is a standardized electronic identifier that enables automated routing and delivery of invoices through electronic networks like PEPPOL.
Which scheme identifiers are commonly used?
Common schemes include 9930 (German tax number), 0088 (EAN/GLN), 9906 (DUNS), and 0204 (Dutch KvK number).
How do I register for a PEPPOL electronic address?
Contact a certified PEPPOL Access Point provider who can assign and manage your electronic address for invoice exchange.