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# Germany's e-invoicing regulation timeline

> Key dates and milestones for Germany's e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements

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## Timeline

Current and upcoming regulation for Germany.

<Update label="Now" tags={["B2G", "B2B"]}>
  **E-invoicing systems enforced to date**<br />
  B2G invoices require sending through the Peppol network in the X-Rechnung format. In B2B, all German businesses must be able to receive e‑invoices in a structured format complying with the European standard EN 16931.
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<Update label="1 Jan 2027" tags={["B2B"]}>
  **B2B e-invoicing for medium and large businesses**<br />
  Businesses with annual turnover of at least EUR 800,000 must issue e‑invoices in the structured format (i.e., move away from paper or unsecured electronic formats).
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<Update label="1 Jan 2028" tags={["B2B"]}>
  **B2B e-invoicing for all businesses**<br />
  The requirement to issue structured e‑invoices extends to all businesses for domestic B2B transactions.
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