Implementing e-invoicing requires companies to make strategic decisions that will have a long-term impact on efficiency, compliance and costs, in addition to meeting regulatory requirements. The mandatory requirement for companies in Germany to be capable of receiving e-invoices in B2B commerce from 2025 has left many companies facing the challenge of finding a suitable e-invoicing provider. But which criteria are key to making an informed choice?

Mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is becoming ever more significant in Europe. With the introduction of a statutory framework for e-invoicing, Serbia has set up clear requirements which will impact companies, authorities, and taxpayers alike.

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has published its finalized Guidelines for Introducing Mandatory E-Invoicing. In doing so, the obligation to issue invoices electronically from January 1, 2025 is being progressively implemented. The new regulations apply to all B2B transactions between domestic companies and represent a significant step towards digitizing and simplifying billing processes.

The release of the new ZUGFeRD version 2.3 in September 2024 represents a crucial step towards improving and harmonizing e-invoices. As a leading provider of e-invoicing solutions, Retarus welcomes the updates and supports companies in benefiting fully from the opportunities offered by the new standard.