Compliance for Lithuania
Lithuania requires e-invoicing for B2G transactions. B2G invoices are processed through State-level e-invoicing information system (SABIS), Lithuaniaās central platform for invoice exchange with public sector entities.
E-invoicing requirements
Lithuania requires structured electronic invoices aligned to the EN 16931 standard for B2G transactions.
Lithuania compliance summary
Learn more about compliance transactions terms and concepts.
| Aspect | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Invoices exchanged between businesses. | Optional | |
| Invoices issued by businesses to consumers. | Optional | |
| Invoices issued by businesses to public administrations for public procurement. | Mandatory | |
| Electronic signature | Signature or seal rules for authenticity and integrity of eāinvoices. | Optional |
| Legal archiving | Minimum retention period for eāinvoices. | 10 years |
| Model | The e-invoicing flow model used by the country. | Centralised exchange |
| Platform | The government-managed platform for e-invoicing. | SABIS |
| Supported format | The e-invoicing format legally required by the country. | |
| Automatic updates | Whether invoice status updates synchronise automatically in Monitor. | Yes |
Format
SABIS supports invoices aligned to theĀ EN 16931 standard, and must be in UBL 2.1 or Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 format.
Automated e-invoicing flow
ecosio enables you to automate the transmission of compliant e-invoices for both accounts receivable and accounts payable processes in Lithuania.
Accounts receivable flow
The following steps illustrate theĀ ARĀ process for B2G e-invoices sent directly to SABIS via ecosio. Invoices can also be sent via Peppol.
- You send the invoice data from your ERP or business software to ecosio in a structured format, such asĀ VRBL, CSV, or IDoc.
- ecosio validates the invoice and maps it into the EN 16931 standard format.
- ecosio sends the invoice to SABIS via the Peppol network.
- SABIS validates the invoice and sends it to the public entity.
- SABIS sends delivery confirmation to ecosio.
Accounts payable flow
The following steps illustrate theĀ APĀ process for B2G e-invoices sent directly to SABIS via ecosio. You can also send invoices via Peppol.
- The supplier sends the invoice to SABIS in a structured format, such asĀ VRBL, CSV, or IDoc.
- SABIS validates the invoice and sends it to you as the buyer.
- ecosio retrieves the invoice, validates it, and converts it into the format required by your ERP or business software.
- SABIS sends delivery confirmation to the supplier.
Legal resources
The following official documents define the legal and technical framework for e-invoicing in Lithuania.
- European Commission: eInvoicing in Lithuania: Overview of Lithuaniaās B2G e-invoicing framework and how it aligns with EU requirements.
- SABIS User Guides: User documentation for using SABIS.
- SABIS Training Materials: Video tutorials.
Updated 17 days ago