From January 1, 2025, electronic invoicing will become mandatory in the B2B sector. In future, a distinction will only be made between e-invoices and other forms of invoice.
What is an e-bill?
An electronic invoice (e-invoice) is an invoice that is issued, transmitted and received in a predefined, structured electronic data format in accordance with the European EN 16931 series of standards. Its purpose is to enable automatic and electronic processing of the data contained in the invoice without media discontinuity.
The structured electronic data format must therefore comply with the European standard for electronic invoicing and the list of corresponding syntaxes (CEN standard EN 16931). The format requirements are currently met by XRechnung, for example, which is already used in public procurement. The hybrid ZUGFeRD format, a combination of PDF document and XML file, also meets the requirements.
Important to know: Not every invoice created and sent electronically is automatically considered an e-invoice in the legal sense. Whether ZUGFeRD or XRechnung - we support you in making the changeover as smooth and efficient as possible.
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