- Interchangeability of Formats: E-invoicing in Germany has become more flexible with the integration of XRechnung requirements into Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, allowing both formats to be used interchangeably for electronic invoicing. This is a significant advancement toward greater interoperability and efficiency in the Business-to-Government (B2G) landscape.
- Compliance and Standards: Both Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 and XRechnung are based on the European standard EN16931, ensuring that they meet similar mandatory content requirements for electronic invoices. However, while Peppol supports cross-border invoicing, XRechnung is specifically tailored for the German public sector.
- Technical Considerations: The adoption of a “German National Ruleset” within Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 has adjusted validation rules to enhance its equivalence with XRechnung. Nonetheless, organizations must be aware of technical limitations, as certain XRechnung extensions and specific syntax requirements may not be compatible with Peppol.
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