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E-Invoicing in Germany: Mandatory as of 2026, EDI not longer allowed as of 2028

  • Germany has received approval from the European Union to implement electronic invoicing in the private sector starting from January 1, 2026.
  • Taxpayers in Germany’s B2B sector will be responsible for issuing and receiving electronic invoices for domestic transactions.
  • While other EDI invoices can still be shared with buyers’ consent, from January 1, 2028, only EN-compliant electronic invoices will be allowed.
  • All companies established in Germany and required to issue invoices for their sales will be affected by this legislation.
  • The transmission of electronic invoices is not regulated, and businesses can choose from three options for ensuring the integrity and authenticity of electronic invoices: company internal controls, EDI, or electronic signature.
  • The proposed bill does not address DRR, but Germany is expected to follow what will be established under ViDA.
  • Proactive planning is necessary to optimize existing systems and transition to a new ERP system if needed.

Source eBusiness eXpert


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