- Germany authorized to introduce eInvoicing rules deviating from EU VAT Directive
- German Federal Council approved law mandating e-invoicing starting from 2025
- Businesses in Germany required to issue e-invoices for taxable supplies from 2025
- Strict new standards for eInvoices, only compliant with Directive 2014/55/EU or CEN Standard 16931
- Invoices not meeting criteria considered “other invoices” and require recipient consent during transition period
- Transitional provisions for taxable persons required to issue invoices until 2027
- Companies in Germany must update ERP systems by January 2025 to receive e-invoices without restrictions.
Source: pincvision.com
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