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What is ZUGFeRD?<\/h1> Contact us<\/a> <\/div>\n
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Digital invoice format<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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ZUGFeRD is a hybrid e-invoice format<\/strong> that combines easy readability with efficient, automated processing. It enables companies to provide invoices in both PDF and machine-readable XML format<\/strong>. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Definition ZUGFeRD<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“Zentraler<\/strong> User<\/strong> Guide<\/strong>des Forums<\/strong> elektronische<\/strong> Rechnung<\/strong> Deutschland<\/strong>” is a standardized electronic invoice format<\/strong> that was developed to simplify and automate the exchange of invoices between companies, public authorities and other organizations. It combines a human-readable PDF\/A-3 file with a machine-readable XML file that contains all invoice data in a structured format. This combination enables both easy readability for humans and efficient, automated processing by computer systems. Together with XRechnung, ZUGFeRD<\/a> is one of the two established e-invoice formats in Germany. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Is ZUGFeRD an e-invoice?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Yes, ZUGFeRD is always also an e-invoice.<\/strong> It complies with all applicable EU legal requirements and also offers companies the benefits of digital invoice management. Together with XRechnung, it is one of the two most important e-invoicing standards in Germany. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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The components<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A ZUGFeRD invoice consists of two components, a PDF\/A-3 file<\/strong> and an embedded XML file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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PDF\/A-3 file <\/span><\/div>\r\n
\r\n The PDF\/A-3 file presents the invoice in an easy-to-understand and visually appealing format. It contains all the typical elements of an invoice in legible form, such as sender and recipient information, invoice number and date, details of the products or services supplied, prices and VAT details as well as payment terms and bank details. <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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XML file <\/span><\/div>\r\n
\r\n The XML file is embedded in the PDF\/A-3 file and contains the structured data of the invoice. ERP systems and other software solutions can automatically read and process this data, while it is not directly readable by humans. The XML file is based on the internationally recognized UN\/CEFACT standard. <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\n\n\r\n
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How is a ZUGFeRD invoice structured?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Here you can see the typical structure of an XML structure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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