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e-Invoicing in Lithuania
Electronic B2G invoicing is mandatory in Lithuania and has been implemented based on the centralized CTC model. On April 18, 2019, Lithuania launched the eSaskaita e-invoicing module for the new national e-invoicing standard, which enables contracting authorities and government agencies to receive and process electronic invoices that comply with the EN standard (European standard). This central platform supports transactions between suppliers and government agencies. Since that date, it has also been possible to use the PEPPOL network, whereby the connection to the government platform is established through a PEPPOL-accredited service provider.
Initially, the Lithuanian government introduced the eSaskaita platform for suppliers in the public sector to submit invoices. This centralized platform enabled both the sending and receiving of electronic invoices. In 2019, the platform became part of the PEPPOL network.
Effective July 2024, the eSaskaita platform was replaced by the SABIS platform, which will henceforth process all invoices addressed to government agencies and other contracting authorities.
To facilitate the transition, the government has established a two-month period during which suppliers can migrate from eSaskaita to SABIS.
Starting in July 2024, all invoices—including those based on verbal agreements with a value exceeding 1,000.00 EUR (excluding VAT)—must be submitted via SABIS.
On August 30, 2024, the eSaskaita platform was decommissioned, after which SABIS became fully operational on September 1, 2024.
Since January 1, 2025, all invoices based on verbal agreements, regardless of the amount, must be submitted via SABIS.
Invoices can be submitted through the following channels:
- SABIS portal
- Direct API integration
- Peppol
The required invoice formats and technical standards are:
- Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (invoice and credit memo)
- Peppol BIS Billing CII invoice
