- Germany now allows e-invoices to be issued in any of the 24 official EU languages, not just German.
- This change supports multinational companies and cross-border operations, aligning with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative.
- E-invoicing in Germany becomes mandatory in phases: from 2025 for some, 2027 for large taxpayers, and 2028 for all businesses.
- Invoices in any EU language are permitted if recipients understand them and all legal requirements are met; German translation may be required during audits.
- Input VAT deduction is unaffected by language choice, and use of standardized EU terminology is encouraged.
Source: tradeshift.com
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