- German Ministry of Finance released finalized guidelines for mandatory electronic invoicing between domestic businesses, effective January 1, 2025
- Key requirements remain unchanged, with obligation to receive e-invoices starting on January 1, 2025
- Updates include exclusion of ZUGFeRD profiles MINIMUM and BASIC-WL, addition of Peppol BIS Billing as permitted format, reliance on recipients’ VAT ID numbers for determining domestic entrepreneurial status
- Emphasis on use of qualified electronic signatures, EDI procedures, and internal control systems for authenticity and integrity of invoices
- Trading parties must agree on e-invoice format and transmission method in accordance with civil law
- Transmission options include email, electronic interfaces, shared storage locations, and internet portals
- E-invoicing platforms will play key role in real-time data reporting, with specific timelines for reporting obligation not yet provided.
Source: fonoa.com
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