- E-invoicing becoming mandatory for German companies from 1st January 2025
- Invoices must be in structured electronic format compliant with EN 16931
- Defined timeframe for e-invoicing implementation:
- From 1st January 2025: companies must be able to receive e-invoices
- From 1st January 2027: issuance of e-invoices mandatory for companies with turnover > 800.000 EUR
- From 1st January 2028: issuance of e-invoices mandatory for all companies in Germany
- Electronic invoicing already in force for public procurement since 2020
- Ministry of Finances published draft guide on e-invoicing for consultation, final version expected in last quarter of 2024.
Source: auxadi.com
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