- Germany has updated its e-invoicing standards through Peppol, KoSIT, and ZUGFeRD to improve interoperability and simplify implementation.
- KoSIT released the Central Settlement (ZR) framework version 1.0, standardizing settlement-based invoicing processes.
- Peppol published an official English translation of the ZR framework to support cross-border adoption.
- ZUGFeRD 2.5, launching in May 2026, will add gross invoice processing for specific industries.
- Updated reference invoice templates and the English GEBA specification have been released to simplify implementation and standardize business identification.
Source: snitechnology.net
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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