Germany

BMF’s October 2026 German e-invoicing guidance clarifies validation errors, VAT requirements, construction invoices and transitional relief before 2027.

KoSIT publishes the XRechnung 4.0 pre-release, aligned with EN 16931-1:2026. Discover key changes and the expected 2027 final release.

ZUGFeRD 2.5.2 has been released ZUGFeRD version 2.5.2 was released on 4 August 2026. The latest information packages for the German electronic invoicing standard are now available in both German and English. Open the referenced source

Germany and France Announce ZUGFeRD 2.5:New Version to Support Gross Invoices This May The Forum for Electronic Invoicing Germany (FeRD), in close coordination with its French partner FNFE-MPE, has announced that the next major update, ZUGFeRD 2.5, is scheduled for release on May 20, 2026. Implementation of Gross InvoicesBeyond the mandatory semi-annual maintenance of code

Germany & France: FeRD Releases New ZUGFeRDReference Visualizing Models for Specialized Industries In a strategic move to provide better guidance for businesses, the Competence Center 3 (CC3) of FeRD has released an updated set of reference invoices. These models, detailed on ferd-net.de, serve as a practical blueprint for implementing the ZUGFeRD electronic invoicing standard across

Germany Unveils XRechnung 4.0 A Major Milestone for 2026 E-Invoicing BREMEN – The Coordination Office for IT Standards (KoSIT) has announced the upcoming release of XRechnung 4.0, the next-generation standard for electronic invoicing in Germany. This update aligns with the new European standard EN 16931-1:2026 and the EU-wide VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative.

GERMANY: Outdated XRechnung Versions to beDeprecated in Peppol Network Authorities in Germany have announced a major cleanup of the Peppol network’s document types to improve the security and quality of electronic data exchange. Numerous outdated versions of XRechnung (the German CIUS of EN 16931) have been marked as deprecated and are scheduled for deactivation in

Germany / New Peppol Standard “GEBA” Launched for German Businesses The Coordination Office for IT Standards (KoSIT) has officially announced the release of the GEBA (German Electronic Business Address), a new addressing standard for German participants in the Peppol network. Key Information: This initiative aims to provide a reliable, transparent, and flexible electronic addressing system

Peppol Community Convenes in Kassel: First Year ofE-Invoicing Mandate Assessed, ViDA Discussed Kassel was the center of the German Peppol community on November 12 and 13, 2025, as experts and Service Providers from across the country attended the 5th Peppol Network Meeting. Hosted by Webware, the event focused on the latest developments and key future

Germany Updates and Expands VAT Exemptionsfor NATO Headquarters The German Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen – BMF) issued a circular on November 14, 2025, updating the regulations concerning Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions based on the Supplementary Agreement to the Protocol on NATO Headquarters. This circular specifies the application of VAT exemptions under