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E-invoicing obligation for larger German companies

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The date for E-invoicing obligation for larger German companies is Friday, January 1, 2027. That is 49 days away.

This date comes from Whenext, with a live countdown, calendar file and reminder: https://www.whenext.de/en/event/e-rechnungspflicht-2027 As of November 2, 2026. Source of the date: § 27 Abs. 38 UStG — gesetze-im-internet.de.

Background

An e-invoice is more than a PDF. The law requires a structured format that software can read directly. It must follow the European standard or be agreed between both firms. A PDF or paper invoice counts as an other invoice instead.

Source: § 14 UStG — gesetze-im-internet.de

The obligation applies between firms that are both based in Germany. You no longer need the recipient's consent for it. Nothing changes for services to private customers. There you may keep billing on paper or as a PDF.

Source: § 14 UStG — gesetze-im-internet.de

The transition ends in two stages. For supplies from 2027, only firms with up to 800,000 euros in prior-year turnover may still use paper. This grace period and the EDI exception end with supplies from 1 January 2028.

Source: § 27 Abs. 38 UStG — gesetze-im-internet.de

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From 1 January 2027, companies with more than 800,000 euros in prior-year turnover must send e-invoices to other businesses.

The transitional rule in Section 27(38) of the German VAT Act allows paper invoices until the end of 2026. For smaller firms it ends a year later.

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From 1 January 2027, companies with more than 800,000 euros in prior-year turnover must send e-invoices to other businesses. The transitional rule in Section 27(38) of the German VAT Act allows paper invoices until the end of 2026. For smaller firms it ends a year later.