- Germany’s B2B e-invoicing mandate began in January 2025, requiring businesses to receive e-invoices.
- The mandate applies to all businesses, regardless of size or turnover.
- Acceptable formats include XRechnung and ZUGFeRD, following European Norm 16931.
- Exemptions include invoices under 250 euros and passenger transport tickets.
- By January 2028, businesses must issue e-invoices.
- The Federal Ministry of Finance published guidance in October 2024 for implementing the mandate.
- As of August 2024, issuing e-invoices is optional until 2027.
- E-invoices must be in a structured electronic format for processing.
- Standard PDFs are not considered e-invoices.
- The phased implementation began with receiving e-invoices in January 2025 and will require issuing them by January 2028.
Source: p2pnetwork.org
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