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Germany Issues 2025 E-Invoicing Guidance: New Formats, Rules, and Compliance Requirements Announced

  • Germany’s updated e-invoicing regulations clarify technical and legal requirements, effective January 1, 2025.
  • New accepted formats include XRechnung, ZUGFeRD (v2.0.1+), and EDI; all data must be in structured XML.
  • Expanded scope covers more transaction types; small invoices, small businesses, and travel tickets remain exempt.
  • E-invoices must be validated, archived for eight years, and corrections made in e-invoice format.
  • Transition period lasts until December 31, 2027; businesses must implement internal controls and align with EN 16931.

Source: docnova.ai

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