{"id":94409,"date":"2026-01-14T09:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/what-is-a-gln-number\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:24:02","slug":"what-is-a-gln-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-gln-number\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a GLN number?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The world of invoicing is becoming increasingly digital, and e-invoicing via the Peppol network is the new standard. As a self-employed entrepreneur, this also affects you. No need to worry\u2014it\u2019s simpler than it sounds, especially if you use Dexxter. A key concept in this story is the GLN number<\/strong>. What exactly is it, and why do you need it? We explain it clearly and concisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a GLN number? The mailing address for your invoices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Think of a GLN number as the mailing address for your business documents. Just as you need a unique address to receive mail, you need a unique GLN number to correctly and automatically send and receive e-invoices via Peppol. Simply put, it is your unique digital address in a global network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLN stands for Global Location Number<\/strong>. It is a unique 13-digit code used worldwide to identify companies, specific departments, or even physical locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large company may have a single company registration number but consist of many internal departments. Within the Peppol network, the GLN ensures that your invoice doesn\u2019t just arrive at a company, but ends up on exactly the right digital desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of a GLN number at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

E-invoicing with Peppol and GLN offers several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Fewer errors:<\/strong> Your invoice is guaranteed to reach the right person or department. No more disputes about invoices that \u201cnever arrived.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Faster payment:<\/strong> Because your invoice goes straight to the right place (for example, the accounting department), it is processed faster\u2014meaning you get paid sooner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Automation:<\/strong> It enables fully automated invoice processing. This saves both you and the recipient a lot of manual work and time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Professionalism:<\/strong> Using a global standard like GLN shows that your business is ready for the digital future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Imagine sending an invoice to a large company with multiple locations and departments. With a GLN number, the Peppol network knows exactly whether the invoice should go to the head office in Brussels or the logistics department in Antwerp\u2014preventing delays and misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How do you get a GLN number?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Clear so far\u2014but how do you get one? Fortunately, it\u2019s often easier than you think. In many cases, you don\u2019t even have to arrange it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Modern accounting software that supports Peppol takes care of this for you. In a tool like Dexxter, for example, the process is fully automated. As soon as you indicate in your account that you want to send and receive e-invoices via Peppol, a GLN number is automatically and free of charge created and linked to your account. You don\u2019t need to do anything yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The official organization that issues GLN numbers is GS1 Belgium<\/strong>. You can also apply directly through them, but for most self-employed professionals, going via the software provider (such as Dexxter) is the easiest and fastest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ready for the future of e-invoicing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    E-invoicing via Peppol is the way to efficient and error-free invoicing, and a GLN number is essential to make this work. It is the key to a smooth, automated, and fast invoicing process. With e-invoicing via Dexxter, your administration is fully ready for the future of invoicing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The world of invoicing is becoming increasingly digital, and e-invoicing via the Peppol network is the new standard. As a self-employed entrepreneur, this also affects you. No need to worry\u2014it\u2019s simpler than it sounds, especially if you use Dexxter. A key concept in this story is the GLN number. What exactly is it, and why […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":94358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-invoicing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94409"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94410,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94409\/revisions\/94410"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}