- Germany has finalized its e-invoicing guidance, with changes from the draft released in June 2024
- The new rules apply from 1 January 2025
- Mandatory electronic invoicing in the B2B sector was introduced with the Growth Opportunities Act
- E-Invoicing is required for certain sales between domestic companies from 1 January 2025
- The E-Invoice must be in a structured electronic format and comply with EU Directive 2014/55/EU
- Changes and additions were made to the draft guidance published in June, including permissible formats and scope of E-Invoices according to European standards.
Source: globaltaxnews.ey.com
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