Latest E-Invoicing Regulatory Updates for Germany
Germany advances B2B e‑invoicing under Growth Opportunities Act
Germany’s Growth Opportunities Act confirms a 2025–2028 roadmap to make EN 16931 e‑invoices the default, then the only format, for domestic B2B invoicing.
German B2B e‑invoicing mandate: current status and timelines
Germany defines a 2025–2028 roadmap to phase out paper and non‑EN 16931 invoices, making structured e‑invoicing the norm for domestic B2B transactions.
Germany officially cleared to mandate B2B e‑invoicing
The EU has authorised Germany to mandate B2B e‑invoicing from 2025, paving the way for EN 16931‑compliant invoices to become the standard and later the only allowed format.
Germany’s planned B2B e‑invoicing mandate: key draft highlights
Germany’s draft law makes EN 16931 e‑invoices the default from 2026 and the only option from 2028, for all domestic B2B invoices issued by German‑established businesses.
Germany shifts nationwide B2B e‑invoicing start to 2026
Germany’s Finance Ministry proposes 1 January 2026 as the new start date for mandatory B2B e‑invoicing, with structured EN 16931 invoices and ViDA‑aligned reporting.
EU backs Germany’s 2025 B2B e‑invoicing obligation
An EU Council decision proposal would let Germany mandate B2B e‑invoicing from January 2025, with phased reporting aligned to the EU “VAT in the Digital Age” reform.
