DE · EUR · structured

Timeline

Explore electronic invoicing formats, identifiers, rules, deadlines and free technical tools for Germany. EN 16931, UBL, CII. Technical checks do not guarantee acceptance by a tax authority or receiving platform.

phasedP0Reviewed 2026-08-02
Mandate timeline

XRechnung, ZUGFeRD / Factur-X

Recorded statusphased
ScopeCountry-specific structured invoice or electronic tax-document workflow.
Delivery modelNational platform, network or recipient-specific electronic channel.
Last reviewed2026-08-02

Mandate dates can depend on turnover, legal form, registration status, transaction type, residency, public-sector buyer, invoice value and transitional exceptions. Use the checker as a research starting point rather than legal confirmation.

The saved record is only current through 2026-08-02. Confirm changes published after that date with Bundesministerium der Finanzen.