Peppol Invoice for the HSE: Complete Guide

Does the HSE require Peppol invoices?

Yes. As a central public sector body, the HSE has required suppliers to submit structured e-invoices via Peppol since the national B2G mandate took full effect in January 2024. This applies to every supplier category the HSE deals with — medical equipment, facilities services, IT contractors, catering, construction, locum and agency staffing, and professional services. Paper and PDF invoices sent outside the Peppol network are routinely rejected or delayed.

HSE Peppol identifier

The HSE receives Peppol invoices under the identifier IE8Y54723J, using the electronic address scheme 9935(Ireland's VAT-based Peppol scheme). This identifier is pre-loaded in PeppolInvoice.ie's recipient list — select "HSE" from the dropdown and it's filled in automatically.

What HSE invoices typically need

• A purchase order (PO) reference — the HSE's procurement system generally requires this to match invoices to an approved order
• Your own VAT number and registered address
• Clear line-item descriptions matching what was ordered, not generic summaries
• The correct VAT rate applied per line (medical supplies are frequently zero-rated or reduced-rate — check your specific goods/service category)

Missing or mismatched PO references are one of the most common reasons HSE invoices get stuck in processing — always include one if you were issued a PO.

How to generate an HSE-ready invoice

1. Create a free PeppolInvoice.ie account with your company details
2. Select HSE — Health Service Executive from the recipient dropdown
3. Enter your PO reference, invoice details, and line items
4. Download the compliant PDF and UBL XML instantly
5. Upload the UBL file to your Peppol Access Point, or email the PDF if the HSE contact accepts it directly