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GERMANY: Outdated XRechnung Versions to beDeprecated in Peppol Network Authorities in Germany have announced a major cleanup of the Peppol network’s document types to improve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 Numerous outdated versions of XRechnung (the German CIUS of EN 16931) have been marked as deprecated and are scheduled for deactivation in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
Germany Updates Its E-Invoicing Regulations:New BMF Guidance Released (2025) On October 15, 2025, the German Ministry of Finance (BMF) published an updated guidance on mandatory e-invoicing, refining the initial circular issued in October 2024. The new document clarifies technical and legal details related to Germany’s mandatory e-invoicing regime effective from January 1, 2025. Key updates
Germany Introduces Multilingual Invoice StandardsSupporting All EU Official Languages Berlin – Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance has announced a groundbreaking regulatory change allowing businesses to issue invoices using any official language of the European Union. The directive, published on September 17, 2025, marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to cross-border business documentation. Breaking
Germany Advances Digital Standardization:New Approach with SeMoX Technology The SeMoX (Simple Semantic Modeling in XML) technology, developed in partnership between the Coordination and IT Center (KoSIT) and the University of Koblenz, is revolutionizing digital standardization processes. The scientific publication presented at the EGOV 2025 e-Government conference in Austria from August 31 to September 4, 2025,
