Key dates for e-invoicing in Germany
Germany is advancing toward a fully digital and compliant invoicing ecosystem. Here are the key milestones to stay ahead of.
April 2020
Mandatory B2G e-invoicing under the EU e-Invoicing Directive.
March 2024
Phased B2B e-invoicing mandate.
January 2025
All businesses must be able to receive electronic invoices.
January 2027
Businesses with annual turnover exceeding €800,000 must issue electronic invoices for domestic B2B transactions
January 2028
Mandatory domestic B2B electronic invoicing applies to all businesses without transitional exemptions.
This mandate currently affects e-invoicing, not e-reporting.
E-invoicing
Mandatory
Mandatory for domestic B2B transactions
E-reporting
Not yet in scope
The Mandate
Who is in scope in Germany?
B2B
Mandatory (phased)
B2G
Mandatory
B2C
No mandate
Cross-border
Not currently required
Invoice formats
Supported formats in Germany
Invoices must comply with the German e-invoicing mandate using one of the following approved formats.
XRechnung
ZUGFeRD
Peppol BIS 3.0
Companies affected in
Germany
All VAT-registered businesses established in Belgium
(for domestic B2B transactions)
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