Germany’s decision to allow language flexibility in mandatory invoice fields will make cross-border invoicing much easier.
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Mapping German mandatory VAT data to EN 16931
A practical guide streamlines B2B invoicing implementations in Germany recommending uniform mappings of mandatory fields to the EN 16931-1.
Continue readingGerman Federal B2G platforms to consolidate
Streamlining federal operations and user experience, the German B2G platform ZRE is folded into OZG-RE to form a single federal port of entry for electronic invoicing.
Continue readingE-Rechnungs-Gipfel Berlin – June 23-25, 2025
After the successful 2025 editions of the E-invoicing Exchange Summit in Dubai and Miami, it’s now time for the German edition in Berlin.
Continue readingB2G e-Invoicing now mandatory in Rheinland-Pfalz
The (for now) last B2G mandate on state-level took effect on 1.4.2025 in Rheinland-Pfalz, continuing the rollout of e-Invoicing with public administrations in Germany.
Continue readingOZG-RE shared platform to be used for B2G e-invoicing in Bavaria
The rollout of B2G e-invoicing continues in Germany with Bavaria joining the OZG-RE shared public platform in the near future.
Continue readingGerman B2B invoicing mandate takes effect
Starting 1.1.2025, electronic invoicing is the norm for transactions between domestic businesses of all sizes and industries in Germany. Transitory exceptions apply until the end of 2027.
Continue readingGerman B2B mandate adds exceptions and “simplifications”
A new law permanently exempts small business owners from the B2B mandate to issue electronic invoices. Receiving electronic invoices is still obligatory. Archiving periods for invoices is reduced from 10 to 8 years.
Continue readingGuidelines on B2B mandate in Germany published
On 15.10.2024, the Federal Ministry of Finance (“BMF”) published official guidelines for the upcoming e-Invoicing mandate, confirming its hands-off approach while hinting at future definitions of transmission channels in the context of tax reporting.
Continue readingE-Rechnungs-Gipfel Berlin 2024: Join The Invoicing Hub on October 21-22
The german edition of the Exchange Summit will take place in Berlin, just 2 months before the start of the national B2B e-invoicing mandate.
Continue readingGerman B2B mandate: “E-Mail is enough” but parties may agree on other ways
German federal government officially responds to an enquiry about their view on the state of implementation of e-Invoicing mandate.
While a simple E-Mail inbox may be enough, other means of communication may be agreed on just as well.
Updated specifications of XRechnung (3.0.2) and XBestellung (1.0) in Germany
Updated versions of the XStandard specifications for XRechnung invoices and XBestellung orders were published on 3.7.2024 and are available at xeinkauf.de of KoSIT.
Continue readingDraft details published: clearing the fog for B2B mandate in Germany
On 13.6.2024, the Federal Ministry of Finance (“BMF”) published the draft of an official letter aiming to clarify open questions surrounding the upcoming e-Invoicing mandate.
Continue readingE-Rechnungsgipfel 2024: countdown to B2B e-Invoicing in Germany
Taking stock of progress to date, the German e-Invoicing community gathered in Berlin for their traditional e-Rechnungsgipfel on June 10/11, 2024, with many discussions revolving around the upcoming B2B e-invoicing mandate.
Continue readingeRechnungsgipfel Berlin 2024: Join The Invoicing Hub on June 10-11
The event organized by Vereon, the team behind the Exchange Summit, will feature in-depth sessions and presentations conducted entirely in German.
Continue readingB2G e-Invoicing now mandatory in Hessen
Continuing the rollout of e-Invoicing with public administrations in Germany, another state’s mandate for its suppliers entered into force on 18.4.2024.
Continue readingIt’s official: B2B Electronic Invoicing starts on 1.1.2025 in Germany
Today, on 22.3.2024, the German Bundesrat approved and finalized the German Growth Opportunities Act (Wachstumschancengesetz) including strong political moves towards digitalization of both the private and public sector.
Continue readingYet another step cleared for German B2B e-Invoicing mandate
German B2B e-Invoicing mandate inches closer to start on 1.1.2025 – even though legislation is in “over time”
Continue readingGerman B2B mandate expected for 1.1.2025
The German B2B mandate as part of a larger initiative known as the “Wachstumschancengesetz” (Growth Opportunities Act) currently is still in the legislative process, for unrelated reasons.
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