- On October 15, 2025, Germany’s Ministry of Finance issued updated guidance on mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions, effective since January 1, 2025.
- The guidance clarifies error categories (formatting, business rule, and content errors) and their impact on invoice compliance.
- Validation tools are required but not sufficient; recipients must also check invoice content for accuracy.
- All mandatory invoice details must be included directly in the e-invoice, and invoices must be retained for eight years.
- The rules apply to transactions after December 31, 2024, with transitional measures until the end of 2027, aiming for consistent implementation and improved data accuracy.
Source: vatabout.com
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