- Launch of Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing: Germany’s Ministry of Finance announced that mandatory B2B e-invoicing for resident businesses will begin on 1 January 2025, with a phased rollout extending until early 2028.
- Scope and Regulations: The final letter outlines the mandate’s scope, acceptable formats (including EN16931), transmission methods, storage, and input deductions, while leaving specific transmission details to be determined by mutual agreement between businesses.
- Permitted Formats: The XRechnung standard and ZUGFeRD version 2.0.1 are allowed, along with other national formats that comply with Directive 2014/55/EU, including the French Factur X and Peppol-BIS Billing formats.
Sources
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Unofficial translation in English
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See also
- E-Invoicing/Real Time Reporting – What can you find on VATupdate.com
- Worldwide Upcoming E-Invoicing mandates, implementations and changes – Chronological
- Collection of E-Invoicing Guides – Worldwide – VATupdate
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
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