Germany's B2B e-invoicing mandate explained — since 1 January 2025 domestic B2B invoices between businesses established in Germany must be e-invoices and every such business must be able to receive them, with paper/PDF allowed only under the § 27(38) UStG transitional rules to end-2026 or end-2027. Covers exemptions, XRechnung and ZUGFeRD format rules, and B2G invoicing via the OZG-RE.
Complete guide to Germany's four tax ID numbers — Steuer-ID (IdNr), Steuernummer, USt-IdNr and W-IdNr. Formats, invoice rules, e-invoicing deadlines, and VAT registration for non-residents.
Register for German VAT — the official Finanzamt lookup table for foreign businesses, Steuernummer-then-USt-IdNr sequencing, required documents and deadlines.
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