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E-invoicing: prepared for the statutory mandate.

E-invoicing is becoming mandatory in Germany in stages. Workflow-Objects® already processes the required standard formats today, in a legally compliant way — from receipt to booking.

Standard formats

Processing of ZUGFeRD, XRechnung and CII per EN 16931 — the formats that matter in Germany.

Automatic extraction

Structured invoice data is automatically recognised and carried into the review and approval process.

Straight into accounting

Verified e-invoices are handed over to DATEV including the booking account — further systems are planned.

Legally compliant archiving

E-invoices are retained in a GoBD-compliant, audit-proof manner — findable and exportable at any time.

Statutory timeline (Germany)

  • since 01/01/2025Receiving obligation for all domestic businesses.
  • until 12/31/2026Transition period: paper and PDF still allowed with the recipient's consent.
  • from 01/01/2027Issuing obligation for businesses with more than €800,000 in prior-year turnover.
  • from 01/01/2028Full e-invoicing mandate for domestic B2B business.

Basis: the German Growth Opportunities Act (Wachstumschancengesetz). This information is for guidance only and does not replace legal or tax advice.