What is InvoiceNow?

InvoiceNow is Singapore’s nationwide e-invoicing network built on the PEPPOL standard. It allows businesses to send invoices directly into a customer’s finance or accounting system without relying on PDFs or manual data entry.

Does Earlybird support InvoiceNow?

Yes. Earlybird’s invoicing roadmap includes InvoiceNow support. While InvoiceNow is not yet mandatory for most businesses today, IRAS is progressively requiring GST-registered businesses to adopt it between 2026 and 2031. We’re building our revenue and collections platform with this transition in mind so customers can remain compliant as requirements evolve.”

Do I need InvoiceNow to use Earlybird?

No.

Most SMEs continue to send invoices by email and operate normally.

InvoiceNow is simply another delivery channel that may be preferred by certain customers, enterprise buyers or government agencies.

Is InvoiceNow mandatory in Singapore?

For most private-sector businesses, InvoiceNow is not currently mandatory.

However, adoption continues to grow across Singapore, particularly among larger enterprises and public-sector organisations.

Why should I use InvoiceNow?

InvoiceNow helps reduce manual processing and improves invoice delivery reliability.

Benefits include:

• Faster invoice delivery

• Fewer lost invoices

• Reduced manual data entry

• Improved accounts payable processing

• Future Proofing & Security

• Better payment visibility

Can I still send invoices by email?

Yes.

Earlybird supports both traditional email delivery and InvoiceNow workflows.

You can choose the method that works best for each customer.

Does InvoiceNow help me get paid faster?

It can.

Because invoices enter your customer’s finance workflow directly, there is less risk of invoices being lost, delayed or manually re-entered.

Combined with Earlybird’s collections and receivables tracking, businesses gain greater visibility into outstanding payments.

Does InvoiceNow replace accounting software?

No.

InvoiceNow is an invoicing network.

You still need a finance platform to manage:

• Revenue

• Accounts receivable

• Collections

• Reconciliation

• Financial reporting

Earlybird manages the complete workflow around the invoice.

Does InvoiceNow affect GST compliance?

No.

Using InvoiceNow does not change your GST obligations, accounting treatment or tax reporting requirements.

It is simply a different method of delivering invoices.

Can Earlybird track invoices after they are sent?

Yes.

Earlybird is designed to provide visibility across the entire invoice lifecycle, including invoice creation, delivery, payment tracking, collections and reconciliation.

Why is Earlybird different from a typical InvoiceNow solution?

Most InvoiceNow solutions focus on sending invoices.

Earlybird focuses on what happens after the invoice is sent.

You can:

• Create invoices

• Track receivables

• Monitor overdue payments

• Automate collections

• Reconcile payments

• Understand cash flow impact

All from a single platform.

We already use Xero or QuickBooks. Why would we use Earlybird?

Accounting systems record invoices.

Earlybird helps you get paid.

Our platform combines invoicing, receivables, collections, reconciliation and AI-powered finance operations into a single workflow designed for founders and growing businesses.