E-invoicing in
Germany

On this page you will learn more on e-invoicing in Germany. Understand the compliance requirements and discover the country its e-invoicing model, network and infrastructure.

Legislation:

  • 18 April 2020: Federal states have implemented mandatory e-invoicing in public procurement of the state authorities.
  • 27 November 2020: The receiving of e-invoices by state authorities is mandatory to all public contracting authorities on the state level (Länder).
  • 27 November 2020: All suppliers must submit electronic invoices to the Federal authorities

Format

XRechnung (B2G), ZUGFeRD 2.0 (B2B)

Mandatory to send?

  • B2G: Yes
  • B2B: No

Network

PEPPOL, state platforms (16 in total)

Mandatory to Receive?

  • B2G: Yes
  • B2B: No

(Tax) Authority

Koordinierungsstelle für IT-Standards (KoSIT)

eSignature

Not required

CTC Model

n/a

Supported by Storecove

Yes