E-invoices: XRechnung and ZUGFeRD
Business clients in Germany expect electronic invoices. The app produces them from every finalized invoice without extra steps.
What you get
Section titled “What you get”| Format | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| PDF (ZUGFeRD) | A readable PDF with the invoice data embedded as XML (ZUGFeRD 2.x, Factur-X, EN 16931) | Download on the invoice, attached when you Send |
| XRechnung | The invoice as a pure XML file (XRechnung 3.0), for public-sector clients and portals | Download on the invoice |
The invoice carries the VAT treatment for Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom: standard rates, reverse charge within the EU, third-country supplies and the small-business rule. VAT is calculated per line and rounded per rate group. Where the treatment is unusual, the app asks you to Confirm VAT treatment before finalizing.
What to check once
Section titled “What to check once”- Your billing profile under Settings → Billing holds your legal name, address, VAT ID and bank details; they are printed on every document.
- A client’s VAT ID can be verified against VIES on the contact.