- Issue with Two Separate Portals: Germany has been operating two federal B2G e-invoicing portals since 2018—ZRE for the central federal administration and OZG-RE for subordinate bodies—leading to duplicated infrastructure and confusion among suppliers regarding which platform to use for different authorities.
- Consolidation Decision: In November 2024, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of the Interior decided to merge the two systems, designating OZG-RE as the sole portal for all federal authorities, thereby aligning with the European e-invoicing standard (EN 16931).
- Migration Timeline and Supplier Impact: The migration project commenced on May 23, 2025, with a complete transition to OZG-RE expected by December 31, 2025. Peppol users will see automatic routing ID adjustments, while suppliers currently using ZRE must register on OZG-RE to ensure compliance after ZRE’s closure.
Source: rtcsuite.com
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