Germany's B2B e-invoicing mandate is underway, receiving is mandatory since January 2025, issuing follows in 2027 and 2028.
Germany does not prescribe a transmission channel, but Peppol is the smartest choice! It is the European standard, supports XRechnung natively, and future-proofs your business for cross-border exchange and ViDA obligations.
Dokapi is your certified Peppol Service Provider in Germany.
In Germany, businesses register on the Peppol network using their VAT number (9930) or the new GEBA address (0246), based on the national business identification number (W-IdNr). Government entities are identified by their Leitweg-ID (0204).
Dokapi registers and manages the relevant identifiers on your behalf.
Germany's mandatory format standard is EN 16931, with XRechnung as the primary national format and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 for broader European exchange.
Dokapi supports both natively, ensuring full compliance with German B2B and B2G requirements.
Receiving structured e-invoices has been mandatory for all businesses since January 2025. Issuing becomes mandatory for large businesses from January 2027 and for all businesses from January 2028.
Connecting to Peppol now through Dokapi positions your business ahead of each deadline.
As a certified Peppol Access Point, Dokapi operates within the strict technical and security standards set by OpenPeppol and the German e-government authority KoSIT.
All document exchanges are encrypted end-to-end and every transaction is logged, but Dokapi does not store your documents themselves, keeping your data footprint small while ensuring you are always ready for regulatory scrutiny.
Our ISO certification goes beyond technology, covering our internal processes and people too, meaning our teams operate under strict, regularly audited procedures at every level of the organisation.
Our experts are ready to help - get in touch today and you'll be up and running in no time.
