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E-invoicing in Europe - Regional spotlights

Germany

What does e-invoicing look like in Germany? Dive deeper to understand the regulatory landscape of Germany!

E-invoicing in Germany

The current invoicing landscape in Germany varies between states, owing to the de-centralised federal structure. In an effort to bring more standardisation, more security, and more efficient invoicing processes across Germany, e-invoicing is set to become mandatory for all private companies. The phased roll-out of the mandate begins in 2027.

B2G e-invoicing

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E-invoicing is currently mandatory in 7 states: in Hamburg, Bremen, Hessen, Baden-Württemberg, Saarland, Mecklenburg-Varpommern, and Rheinland-Pfalz

 
icon-check-00914E (1)The approved formats are Peppol BIS 3.0, XRechnung, and ZuGFeRD

B2B e-invoicing

icon-check-00914E (1)From 1 January 2025, all German companies must be able to receive e-invoices

 

icon-check-00914E (1)Starting from 1 January 2027, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all large and medium companies

 

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Starting from 1 January 2028, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all companies, regardless of size

 

icon-check-00914E (1)The standard formats are Peppol BIS 3.0, XRechnung, and ZuGFeRD; other EN-16931-compliant formats are also acceptable if it is mutually agreed upon
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E-invoicing standards and networks

icon-check-00914E (1)Peppol BIS 3.0

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icon-check-00914E (1)ZuGFeRD.

 
 

The archiving period for e-invoices is 10 years

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