- New Version Release: ZUGFeRD 2.3.3 has been released to ensure alignment with the French Factur-X 1.07.3, enhancing international compatibility for E-invoicing.
- Profile Validation Changes: The EXTENDED profile in version 2.3.3 allows for rounding inaccuracies, a significant update that previous versions do not support; users are encouraged to upgrade.
- Download and Resources: The release package includes comprehensive documentation, sample invoices, and technical specifications available for free download, aimed at facilitating the implementation of the ZUGFeRD/Factur-X standards.
What is ZUGFeRD?
- Cross-Industry Format: ZUGFeRD is a free, cross-industry data format designed for the electronic exchange of invoice data, developed by the German Electronic Invoice Forum (FeRD) with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
- Regulatory Basis: The format is based on Directive 2014/55/EU regarding electronic invoicing in public procurement and adheres to the EN16931 standard, incorporating elements from the UN/CEFACT Cross-Industry Invoice (CII) and ISO standard 19005-3:2012 (PDF/A-3) since ZUGFeRD 2.0.
- Versatile Applications: ZUGFeRD is applicable across various business transactions, including Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Government (B2G), and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) interactions.
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