{"id":224595,"date":"2026-10-09T12:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/?p=224595"},"modified":"2026-10-09T12:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:51:23","slug":"germany-what-are-the-deadlines-for-electronic-invoicing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/germany-what-are-the-deadlines-for-electronic-invoicing\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany: what are the deadlines for electronic invoicing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-flex-container eb-flex-container-block root-eb-flex-container-lgttu\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-flex-container eb-parent-eb-flex-container-lgttu \"><div class=\"eb-flex-container eb-flex-container-lgttu\"><div class=\"eb-flex-container-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00add6\"><strong>Key points at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list li-no-padding\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>Since 1 January 2025<\/strong>, companies established in Germany must be able to <strong>receive electronic invoices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>From 1 January 2027<\/strong>, the obligation to issue electronic invoices will apply in particular to companies with an annual turnover of more than <strong>\u20ac800,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>From 1 January 2028<\/strong>, the obligation to issue B2B electronic invoices will be <strong>extended to all companies concerned<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Electronic invoices must comply with the <strong>European standard EN 16931<\/strong>, including the <strong>XRechnung and ZUGFeRD<\/strong> formats used in Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does electronic invoicing become mandatory in Germany?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B2B electronic invoicing is being gradually made mandatory in Germany<\/strong><sup data-fn=\"7fe5a654-9dc2-41dd-8174-1287c7ac6ade\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#7fe5a654-9dc2-41dd-8174-1287c7ac6ade\" id=\"7fe5a654-9dc2-41dd-8174-1287c7ac6ade-link\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Since 1 January 2025, companies established in Germany must be able to receive electronic invoices. Transitional periods are provided for the issuance of invoices.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Main obligation<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1 January 2025<\/strong><\/td><td>Companies must be able to receive electronic invoices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1 January 2027<\/strong><\/td><td>Obligation to issue for companies exceeding <strong>\u20ac800,000 in annual turnover<\/strong><sup data-fn=\"17cf6005-cb14-4663-8fd7-23ec9887ff5a\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#17cf6005-cb14-4663-8fd7-23ec9887ff5a\" id=\"17cf6005-cb14-4663-8fd7-23ec9887ff5a-link\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1 January 2028<\/strong><\/td><td>Generalisation of the obligation to issue B2B electronic invoices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which companies are affected by electronic invoicing in Germany?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reform mainly concerns <strong>domestic B2B transactions carried out between companies established in Germany<\/strong>. The companies concerned must gradually adapt their invoicing systems and processes to the new requirements.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They must in particular be able to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>receive electronic invoices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>issue invoices in a structured format;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>automatically process invoicing data;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure their electronic storage in accordance with the applicable requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-notice root-eb-notice-su2ln\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-notice-su2ln \"><div class=\"eb-notice-wrapper eb-notice-su2ln\" data-id=\"eb-notice-su2ln\" data-show-again=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-notice-title-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-notice-title\"><strong>Related reading<\/strong><\/div><\/div><span class=\"eb-notice-dismiss\" style=\"cursor:pointer\"><\/span><div><div class=\"eb-notice-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/germany-electronic-invoicing-in-the-public-sector-soon-mandatory\/\">Germany: electronic invoicing in the public sector soon mandatory<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><br>                \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which electronic invoice formats are used in Germany?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electronic invoices must in particular comply with the <strong>European standard EN 16931<\/strong>. The two main formats used in Germany are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>XRechnung<\/strong>: a structured XML format designed for automated data processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ZUGFeRD<\/strong>: a hybrid format combining a PDF document and structured XML data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple PDF sent by email therefore does not, on its own, meet the definition of a structured electronic invoice.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the main requirements, exceptions and archiving rules in Germany?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mandatory electronic invoicing in Germany mainly concerns <strong>domestic B2B transactions carried out between two companies established in Germany<\/strong>. Invoices must be issued in a <strong>structured electronic format compliant with the European standard EN 16931<\/strong><sup data-fn=\"2c7bc7ef-b629-468c-9855-aa1e225b3c5b\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#2c7bc7ef-b629-468c-9855-aa1e225b3c5b\" id=\"2c7bc7ef-b629-468c-9855-aa1e225b3c5b-link\">3<\/a><\/sup>, such as <strong>XRechnung<\/strong> or <strong>hybrid ZUGFeRD<\/strong>, in order to enable their electronic processing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, certain transactions benefit from exceptions:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>Exception<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exempt transactions<\/strong><\/td><td>Transactions exempt from VAT within the meaning of <strong>\u00a7 4 nos. 8 to 29 UStG<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Low-value invoices<\/strong><\/td><td>Invoices with an amount less than or equal to <strong>\u20ac250<\/strong>, in accordance with \u00a7 33 UStDV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transport tickets<\/strong><\/td><td>Passenger transport tickets referred to in <strong>\u00a7 34 UStDV<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies must also comply with <strong>specific archiving obligations<\/strong>. Electronic invoices must be retained for <strong>8 years<\/strong> and the structured part of the invoice must be preserved <strong>intact in its original format<\/strong>, in order to guarantee the integrity and usability of the data throughout the legal retention period.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should companies prepare for the upcoming deadlines?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The companies concerned must anticipate changes to their electronic invoicing processes by checking in particular:<\/p>\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The transactions covered<\/strong> by the obligation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The ability of their tools<\/strong> to receive and process electronic invoices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The compatibility of their ERP or invoicing software<\/strong> with the required formats;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The methods of issuing and transmitting<\/strong> invoices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The applicable electronic archiving rules<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/vat-audit-prior-to-the-entry-into-force-of-e-invoicing-and-e-reporting\/\">VAT and invoicing flow audit<\/a> <\/strong>also makes it possible to identify upstream any compliance risks and the adaptations required for the transition to electronic invoicing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-o9fzh\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-o9fzh \"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-o9fzh\" data-icon=\"\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><h3 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong>Do you carry out operations in Germany?<\/strong> <\/h3><p class=\"eb-cia-description\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/our-services-in-germany\/\">Discover our services in Germany<\/a><\/strong> and benefit from the support of our experts to secure your tax and regulatory obligations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"eb-cia-button-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"eb-cia-button is-large\"><strong>Contact our Germany experts &gt;<\/strong><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-vertically-aligned-top copywriter-card\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Logo-signature-mail-2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159123 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Logo-signature-mail-2023.png 550w, https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Logo-signature-mail-2023-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Logo-signature-mail-2023-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00c9quipe \u00e9ditoriale ASD Group<\/strong><br><em>Experts en TVA, douane et r\u00e9glementation internationale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">L&#8217;\u00e9quipe ASD Group est un collectif d&#8217;experts sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9s. 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Januar 2025<\/a> (in German) <a href=\"#7fe5a654-9dc2-41dd-8174-1287c7ac6ade-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"17cf6005-cb14-4663-8fd7-23ec9887ff5a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesfinanzministerium.de\/Content\/DE\/Standardartikel\/Themen\/Steuern\/das-aendert-sich-2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Die wichtigsten steuerlichen \u00c4nderungen 2025<\/a> (in German) <a href=\"#17cf6005-cb14-4663-8fd7-23ec9887ff5a-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"2c7bc7ef-b629-468c-9855-aa1e225b3c5b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesfinanzministerium.de\/Content\/DE\/Downloads\/BMF_Schreiben\/Steuerarten\/Umsatzsteuer\/Umsatzsteuer-Anwendungserlass\/2025-10-15-einfuehrung-obligatorische-e-rechnung.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&amp;v=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Einf\u00fchrung der obligatorischen elektronischen Rechnung bei Ums\u00e4tzen zwischen inl\u00e4ndischen Unternehmern ab dem 1. 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