E-Invoicing

German e-invoicing, done properly

Not a checkbox. Three generation targets, five formats understood on validation, PDF/A-3 embedding, and errors written in plain language.

Formats generated, formats understood

ZUGFeRD EN 16931 (Comfort)

The recommended default for B2B invoicing.

ZUGFeRD · XRechnung 3.0

Strict profile for public-sector recipients, carries the Leitweg-ID (BT-10).

XRechnung XML

Pure XML for B2G submission portals.

ZUGFeRD Extended

Recognised and labelled when you validate a document you received. Not offered for generation — the official KoSIT validator does not certify this profile.

ZUGFeRD Basic

Recognised and labelled when you validate a document you received. Not offered for generation — the official KoSIT validator does not certify this profile.

What validation checks

  • XSD schema conformance
  • EN 16931 business rules
  • PDF/A-3 conformance
  • Correct XML embedding
  • German CIUS (XRechnung) rules

Also included

  • Convert any existing PDF into an e-invoice
  • Extract XML from ZUGFeRD and Factur-X PDFs you receive
  • ERP export as JSON or a 34-column CSV, one row per line item
  • § 19 UStG small-business mode (VAT category E) and credit notes (type 381)

Ready to send compliant invoices?

Monthly plans, cancel any time, no setup fee — and your data leaves as PDF, XML, JSON or CSV whenever you want it to.