Germany & France: FeRD Releases New ZUGFeRD
Reference 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 various complex scenarios.

Direct Access to Industry-Specific TemplatesFor the first time, FeRD has made these sample invoices available via a dedicated repository, allowing users to access them independently of the main software release cycle. This ensures that businesses in sectors like construction and real estate can align their systems with the latest regulatory requirements in real-time.

Key Technical Illustrations:

• Construction Invoices: Full support for partial and final billing including legally required XML attachments.
• Leasing & Rentals: Templates for recurring long-term rental invoices.
• Tax Compliance: Specific examples for Reverse-Charge procedures and insurance tax declarations.
• Small Businesses: Simplified invoice structures for entrepreneurs without a VAT ID.