- Germany is introducing a B2B e-invoicing mandate in phases, starting with inbound e-invoice acceptance.
- The mandate aims to reduce VAT fraud and align with the EU’s digitalisation goals.
- Germany’s move supports the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age initiative for a harmonised VAT reporting system.
- Germany has prior experience with e-invoicing through its B2G mandate using XRechnung.
- Phase 1 begins on 1 January 2025, requiring businesses to receive structured e-invoices.
- Phase 2 starts in 2026, with large businesses issuing e-invoices by 2027 and all businesses by 2028.
- The mandate applies to domestic B2B transactions, excluding certain transactions like exports and B2C sales.
- The e-invoicing mandate is part of the Wachstumschancengesetz, aimed at economic growth and digitalisation.
Source: snitechnology.net
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