Peppol Access Point

A Peppol Access Point (AP) is a software service provider that has been certified by a Peppol Authority (in Malaysia's case, MDEC) to connect businesses to the global Peppol network. The Access Point acts as the gateway between a business's internal systems and the Peppol network infrastructure, handling the technical aspects of document routing, format transformation, and digital signing required to send and receive Peppol-compliant e-invoices.

What an Access Point does in practical terms: when a supplier wants to send an invoice through Peppol, their system (or software) submits the invoice data to their Access Point (Corner 2 of the Peppol 4-corner model). The Access Point transforms the data into PINT MY format if necessary, applies the required digital signature, looks up the buyer's Access Point through the Peppol Service Metadata Publisher (SMP), and transmits the document. For B2G invoices in Malaysia, the Access Point also handles simultaneous submission to MyInvois for tax validation.

How to choose a Peppol Access Point in Malaysia: businesses should evaluate Access Points on several dimensions — MDEC accreditation status (must be on MDEC's official list of certified APs), support for the PINT MY format, integration options (direct API, middleware, or pre-built connectors to ERP systems), pricing structure (per-document fees vs flat monthly fees), local customer support in Malaysia, and additional services offered (such as MyInvois direct submission for non-Peppol invoices, document storage, and reporting).

Certified Peppol Access Points in Malaysia include a mix of local and international providers. As of 2025, MDEC-accredited APs include companies such as Storecove, Finvoice, Peppol.my, and several others. The list is updated periodically as new providers receive accreditation. Businesses should check the official MDEC website for the current list of certified APs rather than relying on any single source, as accreditation status can change.

The cost of Peppol Access Point services varies significantly by provider and volume. Some providers charge per-document fees (typically in the range of RM0.50 to RM3.00 per invoice for moderate volumes), while others offer monthly subscription plans covering a fixed number of documents. Enterprise plans with volume discounts are available from most providers. For businesses with very low Peppol invoice volumes, some ERP vendors and accounting software providers bundle Access Point functionality into their existing subscriptions, effectively making the Peppol connection free for customers already on their platform.