YouInv Documentation - E-invoicing Platform
General information about using the YouInv software
Project Overview
YouInv is a modern SaaS e-invoicing platform built for Belgian and European companies. Compliant with the Peppol and UBL 2.1 standards, YouInv simplifies invoice management while guaranteeing regulatory compliance and interoperability with public administrations and European businesses.
Vision and Mission
Our mission is to make e-invoicing available to everyone through an accessible, secure and fast solution that lets companies of every size:
- Comply with e-invoicing legal obligations
- Automate their invoicing and payment processes
- Optimise their cash flow through real-time tracking
- Collaborate effectively with their clients, suppliers and accountants
- Save time through automation and integration
Key Features
Complete Invoice Management
- Intuitive creation of invoices compliant with the UBL 2.1 standards
- Customisable templates that carry your brand identity
- Automatic generation of professional PDFs
- Direct sending over the Peppol network or by email
- Real-time tracking of statuses (draft, sent, paid, overdue)
- Due-date management with configurable automatic reminders
- Recurring invoices for subscriptions and regular services
- Multi-currency and VAT handling under Belgian/European rules
Smart Client Management
- Central directory holding every client detail
- Automatic validation of European VAT numbers
- Peppol detection to spot clients connected to the network
- Full history of invoices and payments
- Segmentation and tagging to keep everything organised
- Statistics per client (revenue, average payment delay, etc.)
Financial Tracking and Reconciliation
- Dashboard with real-time KPIs
- Automatic bank reconciliation through the Ponto Connect integration
- Cash-flow forecasts based on due dates
- Detailed financial reports (revenue, VAT, receivables, etc.)
- Accounting export for your accounting software
- Automated payment reminder handling
Peppol Network Integrations
- Sending and receiving electronic invoices over Peppol
- Certified access point for full compliance
- Automatic discovery of Peppol participants
- Complete traceability of every exchange
- Support for several formats (UBL, CII)
Collaborative Accountant Workspace
- Dedicated portal for accounting firms
- Multi-company: manage all your clients from a single account
- Approval flow for invoice control
- Automatic accounting export to your software
- Consolidated multi-client dashboard
- Granular permissions per company
Security and Compliance
- Robust authentication with JWT and two-factor authentication (2FA)
- AES-256 encryption of sensitive data
- Complete audit trail of every user action
- GDPR compliance with consent management
- Daily backup and continuity plan
- Compliance with Belgian and European regulations
Who It Is For
YouInv serves three main kinds of user:
Companies (micro-businesses and SMEs)
Whether you are a freelancer, a startup or an established SME, YouInv lets you:
- Create and send professional invoices in a few clicks
- Connect to the Peppol network to invoice public administrations
- Automate your reminders and payment tracking
- Keep a clear view of your cash position
Accounting Firms
Streamline how you handle your clients with:
- A single portal to manage every client company
- Invoice review and approval flows
- Automatic export to your accounting software
- A consolidated dashboard covering all your clients
Public Administrations
Make exchanges with your suppliers easier through:
- Automatic reception over Peppol
- Secure validation and archiving
- Integration with your financial systems
Competitive Advantages
What sets us apart
- Native Peppol compliance: connected to the European network with no complex setup
- Intuitive interface: no training needed, productive from the first minute
- Deep automation: bank reconciliation, reminders, accounting exports
- Transparent pricing: clear plans suited to every company size
- Local support: a team based in Belgium
- Multi-tenant: an architecture built to manage several companies
Performance Metrics
- Fast: instant invoice generation
- Reliable: guaranteed availability
- 100%: Peppol and UBL 2.1 compliance
- 27 countries: Peppol network coverage
How This Documentation Is Organised
This documentation is split into sections so you find your way quickly:
For Companies
- Getting started: quick-start guide
- Invoice management: create and manage your invoices
- Peppol integration: connecting to the European network
- Financial tracking: reconciliation and cash flow
- Settings: configuring the application
For Accountants
- Accountant workspace: the multi-company portal
- Processing invoices: the approval flow
- Accounting exports: software integrations
Support
- FAQ: frequently asked questions
- Troubleshooting: solving problems
Technologies and Standards
Invoicing Standards
- UBL 2.1 (Universal Business Language): the standardised XML format
- Peppol: the European network for exchanging electronic invoices
- CIUS-BE: the Belgian specifications for e-invoicing
- e-FFF: the Belgian e-invoicing format
Compliance and Certifications
- Compliant with European regulation 2014/55/EU
- Peppol Access Point certification
- GDPR compliant
- ISO 27001 standards (information security)
Support and Community
Need Help?
- Email: info@youinv.com
- Live chat: available on youinv.com
- Help centre: this documentation
- Webinars: free training every month
Contributing
YouInv keeps evolving. Your feedback and suggestions matter:
- Report a bug
- Suggest a feature
- Improve the documentation
Ready to Start?
YouInv - Simplify your invoicing, optimise your cash flow.