The federal states of Saarland, Baden Wurttemberg and Hamburg will make their suppliers issue electronic invoices as of January 1, 2022, but will exclude direct orders with a value under 1,000 Euros.
Progress in the implementation of e-invoicing in Germany
Public
Germany
Author: Kristina Dosen
Category:
Fiscal subject related
Views:
726
Content accuracy validation date:
26.01.2022
Content accuracy validation time:
14:24h
The mandatory issue of electronic invoices for suppliers of the national federal government and the administration of Bremen is already in force since the end of November 2020. Other states will follow suit like West Mecklenburg-Pomerania in 2023, Hesse in 2024 and Rhineland-Palatinate in January 2024.
Other news from Germany
New document was uploaded: S4F backoffice patch
Author: Kristina Dosen
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Read more
New document was uploaded: Q& A from the webinar: Fiscalization and online sales in European countries
Author: Nikolina Basić
On May 15th, 2025, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of "Fiscalization and online sales in European countries". The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Nikolina Basić. Let’s find out more about answers to questions asked during the webinar. Read more
New document was uploaded: Recorded webinar: Fiscalization and online sales in European countries
Author: Nikolina Basić
On May 15th, 2025, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of "Fiscalization and online sales in European countries". The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Nikolina Basić. Let’s delve deeper into this topic! Read more
Germany Updates VAT Refund Process for Non-EU Businesses
Public
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Germany has updated its VAT refund process for non-EU businesses, now allowing digital submission of eInvoices and VAT registration certificates via the BOP portal or storage devices. Effective immediately, the changes aim to streamline procedures, reduce paperwork, and enhance digital compatibility for refund applicants. On 27 March 2025, Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) announ... Read more
Tips in Germany: When Are They Tax-Free and When Are They Not?
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
In Germany, tips are tax-free if they are given voluntarily, directly to employees, and not included on the invoice, making them exempt from income and VAT. However, tips become taxable when pooled in shared jars, expected by policy, or received by self-employed individuals or business owners, in which case they must be reported as income and may be subject to VAT. Read more
Germany Extends Reporting Deadline for Single-Use Plastics
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Germany’s Environment Agency (UBA) has extended the reporting deadline for 2024 single-use plastic quantities to 15 June 2025, easing compliance for manufacturers. While the special levy must still be paid, external audits are waived for this year, though supporting documentation may be requested. Read more
Germany Released Updated ZUGFeRD 2.3.3 E-Invoicing Format (Harmonized with French Factur-X 1.07)
Germany
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Germany has released ZUGFeRD 2.3.3 on May 7, 2025, fully harmonized with France’s Factur-X 1.07.3 to support seamless e-invoicing across borders in compliance with EN16931 and EU Directive 2014/55/EU. The updated format enhances technical alignment by introducing revised code lists, VATEX codes, and schematron corrections, while maintaining backward compatibility. Read more