From 1 January 2025, a mandatory requirement for the receipt of structured electronic invoices will apply to all domestic B2B companies in Germany. No deferral, no transition period for receipt – those who are not yet ready to receive today will no longer be acting in accordance with the law. For medium-sized companies, this means that e-invoicing is not a project for tomorrow. It is already a legal obligation.
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