ZUGFeRD
A hybrid German invoice format that embeds EN 16931-conformant XML (CII syntax) in a PDF/A-3 document, readable by both people and machines; from the EN 16931 profile upward it qualifies as an E-Rechnung.
A hybrid invoice format developed by the Forum elektronische Rechnung Deutschland (FeRD): a PDF/A-3 document with an embedded EN 16931-conformant XML file (CII syntax), readable by humans and machines alike. From profile EN 16931 upward (and XRechnung profile) it qualifies as an E-Rechnung for B2B purposes; the Basic and Minimum profiles do not. It is technically identical to the Franco-German Factur-X, which makes it a natural choice for businesses invoicing in both countries.
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TechnicalUniversal Business Language — an open-standard XML library for business documents (invoices, orders, despatch advices) maintained by OASIS and used by Peppol.
Credit Note and Debit Note (Oman)
Formats & StandardsThe only instruments for adjusting an issued e-invoice.
Fatoora XML Format (UBL 2.1)
Formats & StandardsKSA e-invoice format based on UBL 2.1 XML — mandatory structured format for ZATCA
PINT AE (UAE E-Invoicing Specification)
Formats & StandardsUAE-specific Peppol International (PINT) invoice specification built on EN 16931
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