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 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

Starting July 1, 2030, the EU will eliminate the Intra models for VAT reporting, replacing them with mandatory electronic invoicing under Directive 516/2025. The new system, part of the VIDA 2030 Package, will require businesses to issue standardized e-invoices for all intra-EU B2B transactions, with data transmitted to VIES for cross-border VAT monitoring and fraud prevention. This shift aims to... Read more

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation designed to ensure safer and more transparent online environments by imposing new responsibilities on digital service providers, including those outside the EU. It applies to a broad range of online platforms, with stricter obligations for very large platforms, but also key requirements for medium-sized businesses, such as EU representation, transparency, and content moderation reporting. Read more

Starting January 1, 2026, e-invoicing will be mandatory for all B2B transactions in Germany, requiring businesses to use structured formats like XRechnung or ZUGFeRD. Routty by Dynatos simplifies compliance by supporting these formats, automating workflows, archiving invoices, and integrating easily with ERP systems. Read more

At the moment, businesses in Germany are not required to use electronic cash registers, but starting January 1, 2027, they will become mandatory under a new government agreement. Although open tills are still allowed for now, electronic registers must already meet strict security standards, including TSE compliance. Read more

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