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Germany’s Bundestag passes extended transition to e-invoicing, allowing paper invoices until 2026

  • The Bundestag passed the Growth Opportunities Act introducing mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions in Germany.
  • The transition period for e-invoicing has been extended by one year, allowing paper invoices to be accepted until the end of 2026.
  • Smaller businesses with a turnover of up to EUR 800,000 will be required to issue e-invoices starting in January 2028.
  • The Act will be presented for a vote in the Bundesrat.

Source: sovos.com

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