Posted on September 25, 2026
Many large companies will only process incoming invoices electronically from 2027 — and ask small suppliers for e-invoices too. Four steps get you ready: your VAT ID, the client's details, generate the invoice, send the ZUGFeRD PDF…
Continue reading →Posted on September 18, 2026
As a small business under § 19 UStG (Kleinunternehmer), you don't have to send e-invoices — not in 2027 and not in 2028. But since 2025 you must be able to receive them, like every other business. And you may send them voluntarily at any time…
Continue reading →Posted on September 11, 2026
Since 1 January 2025, every business must be able to accept e-invoices from other businesses — small businesses included. An email inbox is enough to receive them. What matters is that you can read, check and keep the invoice in its original format…
Continue reading →Posted on September 4, 2026
For invoices to businesses, ZUGFeRD is usually the most practical choice: a readable PDF with embedded data. XRechnung is a pure XML file and the standard for public-sector clients. Both are valid e-invoices…
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