Germany Amends the Application Decree to the Tax Code – AEAO

On September 1, 2025, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance issued a BMF letter amending the Application Decree to the Tax Code (AEAO), updating rules on bookkeeping, electronic recording systems with TSE, and document retention. The changes align references with the July 14, 2025 GoBD update, ensuring consistency with Germany’s new mandatory e-invoicing system.