Tag #E-Invoicing

What are the immediate impacts of Germany's Phase One e-invoicing mandate on businesses, and what specific actions must they take?

Germany's mandatory e-invoicing system, starting January 1, 2025, initially requires businesses to receive structured electronic invoices compliant with the EU EN 16931 standard for domestic B2B transactions. This impacts all businesses, including small VAT-exempt ones, and surprisingly, a simple email address suffices for receiving invoices. However, EN 16931 compliance doesn't guarantee German VAT law adherence.