Split invoicing for agency model transactions (original) (raw)

Google might send you multiple invoices for a set of transactions, also known as split invoices. Split invoices separate the Google services you buy through a Google partner reseller (third-party transactions) from services you buy directly from Google (first-party transactions). Invoices can also split between transactions in different countries.

For all other Google Cloud transactions on invoiced billing, you typically receive a single invoice from Google. You might receive more than one invoice in the same month if Google needs to issuebilling credits or adjustments.

Know when split invoices apply

When you buy a third-party product for the first time, Google will send a confirmation email that indicates you might receive two invoices.

View split invoices

Starting with the November 2024 invoice, you can view separate invoices for first-party transactions (Google) and third-party transactions (Partners) in the Cloud Billing console:

• The Cost tablereport has additional fields and data to support split invoices, including the following:
  • The headerof the Cost table report displays aPublisher type fieldwith a value of Google (indicating an invoice for first-party transactions) or Partner (indicating an invoice for third-party transactions).
  • The Invoice month filterdisplays thePublisher type(either Google or Partner) below the month and invoice number.
  • The report table has additionalcolumnsyou can view forSeller nameand Transaction type.

For more information, seeAbout split invoicesin the _View and download the cost details of your invoice or statement_documentation.

Pay split invoices

To pay split invoices, you might need to set up multiple vendors in your accounts payable (AP) system, because payments for each invoice go to different entities.

For more information, seeMake a Payment to an Invoiced Cloud Billing Account.

Export split invoice data

If you enable billing data export to BigQuery, three fields are available to help you identify and analyze transactions on split invoices. These fields are available in both thestandard usage cost data tableand thedetailed usage cost data table.

• invoice.publisher_type: The publisher type field indicates when Google splits your invoices between transactions directly with Google (first-party), and transactions with a partner (third-party).
• seller_name: The legal name of the seller.
• transaction_type: The transaction type of the seller, indicating services sold by Google, or third-party services either resold by Google or sold by a partner.

For more information about the exported billing data fields, seeStandard usage cost data schemaand Detailed usage cost data schema.

For more information about exporting billing data, seeExport Cloud Billing data to BigQuery.

What's next

• For more information about the agency model and when it applies to your transactions, seetransaction models.
• For information about the migrating to the agency model, seeMigration to transacting in the agency model.