E-invoicing

Deadlines, formats, receiving and archiving since 2025.

E-invoicing in Germany: who must comply and whenE-invoicing in Germany: receiving since 2025, issuing from 2027 above €800,000 turnover and from 2028 for almost all. Exemptions, formats and a deadline trap.
XRechnung vs ZUGFeRD: which German e-invoice format?XRechnung vs ZUGFeRD: pure XML or PDF with embedded XML, which ZUGFeRD profiles count as e-invoices, versions in 2026 and which format suits which client.
Receive e-invoices in Germany: open, check and store XMLReceiving e-invoices has been mandatory in Germany since 2025, and an email inbox is enough. How to open an XRechnung, check it and store the XML correctly.
How long to keep invoices in Germany: 8 years since 2025How long to keep invoices in Germany: eight years since 2025, counted from year end. What you may shred in 2026, the exceptions, and how to store e-invoices.