E2B

E2B is a Norwegian-developed standard for electronic invoice formats, designed to support uniform, digital exchange of invoices between companies, organizations, and public-sector entities. The standard is maintained by the e2b forum, an industry group responsible for ensuring compatibility and ongoing development as business requirements and technology evolve. E2B is widely used in ERP platforms, financial systems, and integration solutions where automated invoicing and electronic document flows are crucial.

• Standardization: Defines structure, fields, and rules for electronic invoices.

• Interoperability: Enables smooth data exchange between different ERP and financial systems.

• Error reduction: Minimizes manual mistakes through machine-readable invoice data.

• Automation: Supports efficient invoicing processes and reduces processing times.

E2B was created to meet the need for a unified electronic invoicing standard in Norway. As digitization accelerated during the 2000s, businesses required a common format that could be used regardless of which ERP system they employed. The e2b forum was established to coordinate and evolve the standard. Over time, E2B has expanded to meet requirements for improved data quality, cross-border trade, and alignment with other Nordic standards.

Microsoft ERP solutions such as Dynamics 365 Finance and Business Central support electronic invoicing through integrations, third-party modules, and local extensions designed for E2B. Using Azure Integration Services, organizations can implement scalable workflows for receiving and sending E2B invoices, including validation, transformation, and logging. This provides a stable and automated foundation for digital financial processes involving E2B.

E2B is an established Norwegian standard for electronic invoicing and an important component in automated financial workflows. Through standardization, interoperability and automation, E2B enhances data quality and efficiency. The standard continues to evolve alongside digital transformation and remains highly relevant for ERP-driven organizations.