SABIS in Lithuania: Public Sector
E-Invoicing for Government Compliance
SABIS is Lithuania’s official e-invoicing platform for Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions. It requires all suppliers working with public entities to submit structured electronic invoices through the platform, ensuring compliance with national and EU invoicing standards.
Streamlining Public Sector Billing through Lithuania’s SABIS Gateway
key implementation dates
Keep track of key dates and einvoicing mandates in Lithuania
Since July 2024, suppliers are allowed to send e-invoices either through the legacy system (eSaskaita) or the new SABIS platform.
From September 2024, SABIS became full mandatory for all B2G electronic invoicing replacing eSaskaita. All Lithuanian public sector entities’ providers are required to use SABIS.
Lithuanian’s SABIS Reporting Overview
Implementation
Mandatory since September 1, 2024, for all B2G e-invoicing.
Tax Authority
Ministry of Economy and Innovation (Lithuania).
Format
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 or Peppol BIS Billing CII Invoice.
Digital Signature
Not required; Peppol standards ensure data integrity.
Archiving
Minimum of 10 years.
Other Lithuanian regulations
Is your SAP system fully synchronized with Lithuania’s SABIS for automated B2G e-invoicing?
Frequently asked questions
What is SABIS and who must use it in Lithuania?
SABIS is Lithuania’s official e-invoicing platform for Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions. It is mandatory for all suppliers, both domestic and foreign, who issue invoices to Lithuanian public sector entities. This includes companies, freelancers, and any service providers engaged in public contracts.
What invoicing formats are accepted in SABIS?
SABIS supports Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 and Peppol BIS Billing CII Invoice formats, ensuring compliance with EU e-invoicing standards. Invoices submitted outside of these structured formats will not be accepted.
Do suppliers need to be Peppol certified to use SABIS?
No, suppliers do not need to be Peppol certified themselves. However, they must use an access point provider connected to the Peppol network or submit invoices through the SABIS web portal, which complies with Peppol standards.
Is SABIS mandatory for all types of public contracts?
Yes, SABIS is mandatory for all invoices issued to Lithuanian public sector entities, regardless of contract type or value. This includes procurement of goods, services, and construction projects.
Are there penalties for non-compliance with SABIS e-invoicing?
Yes, non-compliance with SABIS obligations, such as failing to submit invoices electronically or using incorrect formats, can result in financial penalties or delayed payments from public entities. The tax authority enforces these rules to ensure full adherence.
Does SABIS support invoice corrections or cancellations?
Yes, SABIS allows for invoice corrections and cancellations. Suppliers can submit credit notes or corrected invoices through the same Peppol formats, ensuring that adjustments follow the structured electronic invoicing process.
SABIS in Lithuania: Public Sector E-Invoicing Compliance
The transition to the SABIS platform for B2G transactions represents a fundamental shift for all companies supplying the Lithuanian public sector. Businesses are required to submit structured electronic invoices—compliant with the Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 standard—directly to the centralized information system for public procurement. This means that ERP systems must be capable of generating, validating, and transmitting compliant invoice data, while also synchronizing document lifecycle statuses and payment notifications in a fully automated and secure way.
At Code10, we help businesses adapt to these requirements by integrating SAP standard functionalities with enhanced eCompliance solutions through our eCompliance Hub. Our approach focuses on leveraging existing SAP capabilities while extending them where necessary to address specific compliance needs. This enables accurate invoice creation, thorough format validation, and secure submission to the SABIS platform, ensuring full compliance with Lithuanian B2G regulations in a streamlined and reliable manner.
