European E-Invoicing Service Providers Association. EESPA acts as a trade association at European level for a large and dynamic community of E-Invoicing Service Providers, drawn from organisations that provide network, business outsourcing, financial, technology and EDI services. EESPA is an International Not-for-Profit Association (AISBL/IVZW) organised under Belgian law. Formed in 2011 EESPA has over 70 full and associate members. EESPA is providing and developing a number of services for its membership: - Representing the industry, engaging in the public policy debate - Recommending best practice within appropriate European forums - Promoting interoperability and the creation of an interoperable eco-system - Advocating and supporting the wide adoption of e-invoicing and its benefits MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA Full Members of EESPA are incorporated businesses providing services or support to third-party customers in the area of compliant e-invoicing and related services. Members provide such services within the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland. Membership will be allocated to groups of companies connected by ownership and control on the basis of one membership per such group. Non-voting Associate Members are those organisations that do not fulfill the requirements of full Membership or, whilst qualifying for full membership, do not wish to take up such membership status. Examples of the former organizations are IT and business solution providers, network operators, other relevant associations, and other organisations, which are deemed to make a significant contribution to the development of e-invoicing and e-business services. For more information visit the Website and get in touch with the Secretariat info@eespa.eu