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Sep 28, 2026
Germany Plans Voluntary Pilot of VAT Reporting System in Early 2029
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance plans to begin a voluntary pilot of its digital VAT reporting system in early 2029, ahead of a planned launch on 1 July 2030.
Germany
Aug 12, 2026
Factur-X and ZUGFeRD Updated Ahead of France and Germany E-Invoicing Reforms
The latest version of the common Franco-German Factur-X and ZUGFeRD electronic invoicing format has been published, incorporating updates linked to EN 16931 and e-invoicing reforms in France and Germany.
Jul 23, 2026
Germany Announces Action Plan Including VAT Reporting System and AI-Based Tax Fraud Detection
Germany announced a plan to strengthen the country's response to tax and financial crime through increased data sharing, digitalisation and enhanced fraud detection.
Sep 29, 2026
Countdown to Germany’s Mandate: Where Businesses are Exposed
With just a few months until the next phase takes effect, many businesses are discovering that e-invoicing is not simply about replacing PDFs. Questions around formats, ERP readiness, supplier onboarding, and how to manage compliance across multiple countries have created unexpected complexity.
Apr 7, 2026
Germany’s BMF Issues Updated FAQs on Mandatory B2B E‑Invoicing
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance published an updated set of FAQs on 23 March 2026 to clarify the operational interpretation of its mandatory B2B electronic invoicing regime. The clarifications aim to reduce ambiguity around how structured invoices must be constructed, validated and submitted.