Any commissions from RIVM are subject to rules and regulations, for instance regarding liability, invoicing and delivery. These rules and regulations are set out in various documents that define terms and conditions. These terms and conditions apply to RIVM and to its suppliers.

E-invoicing 

Since 18 April 2019, RIVM has switched entirely to e-invoicing. This allows invoices to be processed and paid faster and reduces the cost of invoice processing. 

RIVM implemented this change in line with Dutch Central Government policy and the national procurement terms and conditions (ARBIT, ARVODI and ARIV). All suppliers with contracts with Dutch Central Government (i.e. ministries and agencies such as RIVM) with start dates from 1 January 2017 onwards are required to submit e-invoices. A paper invoice or e-mail (e.g. pdf) is explicitly not included in the definition of an e-invoice. The policy states that paper invoices and invoices by e-mail will no longer be processed. These will be returned to you, which means that this invoice will not be paid.

More information and instructions on e-invoicing are available in this financial information leaflet.