Validation stack
How to validate XRechnung, ZUGFeRD / Factur-X
- 1File integrity and parsing
Preserve the source bytes and hash, then confirm the file is readable and well formed.
- 2Syntax and profile
Apply the correct schema and profile identifiers for EN 16931, UBL, CII.
- 3Semantic business rules
Validate parties, dates, lines, taxes, totals, references and payment data.
- 4National and network rules
Buyer reference and profile identifier context · German VAT identifier structure · XRechnung/ZUGFeRD format signals
- 5Identity, security and routing
Confirm national identities, signatures, hashes, QR and recipient routing as applicable.
- 6Official outcome
Use National platform, network or recipient-specific electronic channel. and preserve the response from XRechnung, ZUGFeRD / Factur-X.