Information on implementation and the next steps.
Incoming invoice processing
From 01.01.2025, invoice recipients in the B2B area will be obliged to be able to receive and process permissible e-invoice formats.
We invite our business partners to submit their PDF invoices in ZUGFeRD or XRechnung format in future.
Important to know: The EDIFACT format is accepted as an EN16931-compliant format.
If you would like to use ZUGFeRD or XRechnung or require further information on these invoice formats, please do not hesitate to contact us at edi-onboarding@ede.de.
Outgoing processing
Following the successful implementation of inbound processing, we are now focusing on outgoing invoices. What does this mean in concrete terms? Invoices that E/D/E issues to business partners will also be available in ZUGFeRD or XRechnung format in future. The legislator has given us until the end of 2026 to make this changeover. However, our goal is to implement this process as soon as possible, as we are firmly convinced that digitalization must move forward.
Advantages of e-invoicing
The implementation of e-invoicing has the following advantages for everyone involved in the invoicing process:
– More efficient processes thanks to automated invoice processing
– Higher data quality
– Fewer errors that burden day-to-day work and tie up valuable resources
The switch to electronic invoices represents an important milestone in the digital transformation. We look forward to taking this step together with our partners.
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