Nowadays, invoicing is becoming increasingly digitalized. New technologies are simplifying administration and improving efficiency. One major innovation is the ISDOC format. It’s changing how invoices are processed in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
What is ISDOC?
ISDOC (Invoice Structured Document) is a format that allows invoice data to be embedded directly into a PDF file in a readable XML format. This format is designed to ensure that invoices are easily processable by automated systems. Thanks to the ISDOC format, businesses can easily extract the necessary invoice details, such as amounts, taxes, line items, supplier information, invoice numbers, and other essential data, without relying on manual data entry.
How to recognise an ISDOC invoice?
Invoices with ISDOC are often marked with a specific ISDOC logo, making it easy to distinguish them from regular PDF invoices, which may only contain an image or scanned content. This logo ensures that the invoice contains hidden XML data, which can be read by automated systems and processed without errors.
Benefits of using the ISDOC format
The advantages of this format are:
- Standardisation – a uniform format allows systems to communicate easily and reliably.
- Saving time and greater efficiency
- Lower error rate – data is imported in 100% compliance with the document.
- Paperless agenda – saving transaction costs while reducing our ecological footprint.
- Easy integration
Flowis and ISDOC format
One of the biggest advantages of the ISDOC format is that automated systems can extract data directly from the file without the need for manual intervention. This is where Flowis comes into play. Our system can automatically recognize if a PDF file contains the ISDOC format. If it does, Flowis can 100% automatically extract all the necessary data, such as amounts, taxes, line items, supplier, invoice number, and other details.
This process does not require any additional processing or scanning, as is the case with OCR (optical character recognition). While OCR technology achieves a high level of accuracy, it can still be prone to errors, especially with unclear handwriting or non-standard formats. In contrast, with the ISDOC format, invoice processing is precise and reliable, significantly simplifying and speeding up the entire process.
The future of invoices in Slovakia and Czech Republic
The ISDOC format has increasingly become the standard for electronic invoicing in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Its adoption is supported by legislative requirements that place greater emphasis on digitalization and automation, not only for large companies but also for small and medium-sized enterprises. Due to its broad compatibility and ease of implementation, ISDOC is seen as the future of invoicing in these countries.
Conclusion
The ISDOC format is not only a step towards more efficient invoice processing but also towards greater accuracy and reliability in business processes. With platforms like Flowis, which enable automatic data extraction from ISDOC invoices, there is no longer a need to rely solely on OCR. These technological advancements are increasingly becoming the norm, ensuring simpler and faster administration for businesses in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
