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Each company must make their own decisions about how they meet their tax obligations.
Germany's e-invoicing rollout is based on the Wachstumschancengesetz (Growth Opportunities Act), enacted in March 2024. Since 1 January 2025, all VAT-registered businesses established in Germany must be able to receive structured electronic invoices — they can no longer refuse them. The issuance obligation follows in phases: large companies (annual turnover exceeding €800,000) must issue e-invoices from 1 January 2027, and all remaining businesses from 1 January 2028.
Germany accepts EN 16931-compliant formats including XRechnung (the national standard) and ZUGFeRD (a hybrid PDF+XML format). During a transitional period running through end of 2027, other formats such as EDI may still be accepted by mutual agreement between trading partners. There is no centralised government clearance platform. Invoices are exchanged directly between businesses.
Rydoo is actively working on e-invoicing compliance and assesses each company's situation individually, as integration flows and requirements differ by country and business context. If you have questions about how Germany's e-invoicing rules affect your setup with Rydoo, reach out to your Rydoo point of contact for guidance tailored to your situation.
Sources:
Bundesministerium der Finanzen — E-Rechnung
XRechnung standard
ZUGFeRD specification
Last changed 2026-06-01