- The new BMF letter from 15.10.2025 addresses numerous specific questions regarding e-invoicing in VAT and comprehensively amends the UStAE for the first time concerning new invoicing regulations.
- The previous letter from 15.10.2024 is also amended.
- The article summarizes the key elements of the new regulations and provides an initial assessment.
- The overall administrative view on e-invoicing is discussed.
- The Growth Opportunities Act introduces mandatory structured digital invoicing (e-invoicing) between domestic businesses from 1.1.2025, partially fulfilling coalition agreement plans, though a full electronic reporting system was originally intended.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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