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Retarus Whitepaper <\/span>What you need to know about ZUGFeRD 2.x<\/h1>\r\n

Learn the meaning of ZUGFeRD, why it is essential, and how to implement this format in the Retarus Whitepaper \u201cE-Invoicing in the ZUGFeRD Format: The New Standard for Digital Invoicing Processes\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" module_class=\"ret_valign\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" background_image=\"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/retarus_einvoice_header.jpg\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" module_class=\"cc-bi ret_padding_100-0\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"105deg\" background_color_gradient_start=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.95)\" background_color_gradient_end=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.4)\" background_enable_image=\"off\" background_position=\"top_center\" z_index_tablet=\"500\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"100%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Intro\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]

Although many companies may not yet feel the impact, the German business landscape is becoming increasingly digital. One area where businesses can gain significant benefits is electronic data interchange (EDI), which automates time-consuming and error-prone processes. A key example is electronic invoicing.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n

This Whitepaper explores:\r\n