- Germany will implement mandatory e-invoicing starting January 2025
- The Growth Opportunities Act introduced various tax measures, including the mandate for electronic invoicing
- The e-invoicing requirement will apply to transactions among German taxpayers (business to business)
- Exemptions from the mandate include small-value invoices under €250 and travel tickets
- Germany has requested a derogation from the European Commission to waive buyer consent for electronic invoicing
- Mandatory e-invoicing will be implemented in phases, starting with receiving structured e-invoices in January 2025 and issuing them in January 2028
- Tolerance thresholds will be applied based on company turnover or type of e-invoices issued
Source: avalara.com
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