Structured e-invoice format
The full E-Invoicing requirement comes into force
A structured data format means that the contents of an invoice – such as amounts, taxes or the service period – are presented digitally and, above all, in a machine-readable format using standardised XML. Unlike with PDF invoices, this data can be automatically read and processed by accounting software. For businesses, this means: less manual work, fewer errors and a future-proof invoicing process.
The switch to e-invoicing is a one-off step required to meet legal requirements – once completed, the process is standardised. It is worth combining this transition with the introduction of a digital document management system, or implementing e-invoicing in such a way that future automation is more easily achievable. This not only ensures legal certainty but also lays an important foundation for more efficient workflows.












