- Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance issued a revised draft on mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions on June 25, 2025
- Technical errors in e-invoices do not disqualify them completely and corrections can be made retroactively
- Small businesses with turnover below 22000 euros are exempt from issuing e-invoices
- Voluntary e-invoices do not require recipient consent
- Barter transactions involving used parts must disclose VAT using a dual-line item approach
- Proposed legal language for changes to the VAT Application Decree is included
- The draft aims to improve legal certainty and usability for businesses
- Finalization of the draft guidance is expected in Q3 2025
Source: alvarezandmarsal.com
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