Die E-Rechnungspflicht bezeichnet die gesetzliche Verpflichtung von Unternehmen, Rechnungen in elektronischer Form zu akzeptieren. Diese Verordnung soll die Effizienz und Transparenz in der Rechnungslegung verbessern und wird in Deutschland ab 2025 verpflichtend.

The goal of introducing the digital e-invoice is to modernize and streamline the entire invoicing process. This initiative aims to minimize errors, reduce processing times, and lower costs. In addition, it seeks to combat tax fraud and increase transparency. By electronically transmitting invoices, both authorities and businesses can access and process the required data more effectively and quickly.

Electronic invoices or e-invoices are a form of digital invoice. They will become mandatory starting January 1, 2025. From this date, they will be the standard for sending and receiving invoices. Unlike traditional paper or PDF invoices, electronic invoices contain structured data that can only be automatically read and processed by computers. Electronic invoices are created in XML-based formats such as ZUGFeRD or XRechnung.

XML is a text-based data format that represents information in an organized, machine-readable format. This enables automated processing of invoices. ZUGFeRD and XRechnung are XML-based electronic invoice formats. The difference between the two formats is simple: XRechnung is only a machine-readable XML file, while ZUGFeRD also includes a human-readable PDF version.

A PDF is not an e-invoice. Although it is created digitally, it lacks machine-readable and structured data in an XML format. Therefore, PDF invoices cannot be processed automatically and do not meet the requirements of EN 16931 for e-invoices.

Quite simple. After filling out the registration form with the necessary data, you will receive a verification link to your email address. From that point on, you can use the "Meine e-Rechnung" platform with a limited number of daily submissions. At the same time, the verification process will begin in the way you selected. Once you receive and enter the verification code, you can send e-invoices without limitation and receive unlimited e-invoices from your suppliers, as long as they are also users of our platform. For a small monthly fee, you can add Pro options for e-invoice sending and receiving. This also includes transformation from one EN 16931 format to another, as well as sending via an ERP system using SFTP and REST API. The Pro option "Doku-Safe" allows you to back up your e-invoices. With this option, you can keep up to 5GB of e-invoices available in a tamper-proof manner (5GB corresponds to around 50,000 e-invoices). It is billed annually! If you have any questions, please contact us!

It is possible to start with the free plan and switch to the Pro options at a later date. You have the opportunity to use our free "Meine e-Rechnung" and extensively test the benefits of electronic invoicing. The free platform already offers many important features required for electronic invoicing. You can create an unlimited number of invoices and send them to all your customers across Germany through our "Meine e-Rechnung" platform. However, the scope of services on the "Meine e-Rechnung" platform can be expanded at any time with useful Pro options, such as "Doku-Safe" or "Format Change." If you find that you need additional features, you are free to switch to the Pro options you desire at any time.