E-INVOICING · XRECHNUNG · ZUGFERD · DATEV
E-invoicing automation – ready for the 2027 mandate, without a big project
Since 2025, companies in Germany must be able to receive e-invoices, and from 2027 many must send them too. We set up an invoice inbox that automatically checks XRechnung and ZUGFeRD, extracts the data, routes it for approval and hands it to your accounting – at a fixed price and with the software you already use.
What changes until 2028
The e-invoicing mandate applies to invoices between businesses in Germany (B2B). Small invoices up to €250 are exempt. A PDF invoice is not an e-invoice under the law.
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Since 1 January 2025
All companies must be able to receive and process e-invoices.
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From 1 January 2027
Companies with more than €800,000 prior-year turnover must send e-invoices.
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From 1 January 2028
Sending becomes mandatory for all companies; transition rules end.
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What we automate for you
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One inbox
Invoices from mailboxes, portals and supplier emails land in one place.
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Format checks
XRechnung and ZUGFeRD are validated against EN 16931, errors show up immediately.
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Data extraction
Invoice number, amounts, tax rates and bank details – from classic PDFs too.
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Approval
The responsible person gets the invoice for approval. The financial decision stays with you.
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Hand-over to accounting
For example to DATEV, lexoffice or sevDesk – we confirm which connection works in the check.
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Sending e-invoices
Create compliant e-invoices from your current billing system and deliver them.
How automated invoice receipt works
Five steps that are often done by hand today – after setup they run automatically, with an approval by your team.
FIXED PRICES FOR SMES
E-invoicing at a fixed price
Three clearly scoped packages – you know the cost before we start.
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1 Starter
E-invoicing check
Where do you stand on the mandate?
€390
fixed price (net)
- Review of software, formats, invoice channels and duties from 2027
- Written to-do list with clear next steps
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2 Most popular
Automate invoice receipt
Receive, check, approve and book e-invoices.
€1,490
per company (fixed price, net)
- XRechnung, ZUGFeRD and PDF in one place, checked and extracted automatically
- Approval step and hand-over to DATEV, lexoffice or sevDesk
- Video guide for your team and 14 days of support after go-live
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3 Complete
Receipt + sending
Ready for the 2027 sending mandate.
€2,490
per company (fixed price, net)
- Everything in the receipt package
- Create and send compliant e-invoices from your current billing system
All prices net plus VAT. Optional support with monitoring, fixes and format updates: €99 per month. Licence fees for your accounting or billing software are paid directly to the provider. We do not provide tax advice – tax questions and GoBD-compliant archiving are for your tax advisor.
How the rollout works
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1. Check
Which invoices arrive how, which software is in use, what is mandatory from 2027?
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2. Concept & approval
Workflow, ownership and connections in writing – you approve before we build.
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3. Set up & test
With test invoices in every format, including faulty examples.
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4. Hand-over
Video guide, documentation and 14 days of support after go-live.
Frequently asked questions about e-invoicing
When does e-invoicing become mandatory in Germany?
Since 1 January 2025, all companies in Germany must be able to receive e-invoices from other businesses. From 1 January 2027, companies with more than €800,000 prior-year turnover must also send e-invoices; from 1 January 2028 this applies to everyone. Small invoices up to €250 are among the exemptions.
Is a PDF invoice an e-invoice?
No. An e-invoice is a structured data set under the European standard EN 16931 that software can read directly – such as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD. A plain PDF does not meet the requirement, even when sent by email.
XRechnung or ZUGFeRD – which do we need?
Both meet the standard. XRechnung is a pure data set and common with public-sector clients. ZUGFeRD combines a readable PDF with the structured data and is widespread between businesses. For receiving, you should handle both – that is exactly what we set up.
How much does introducing e-invoicing cost?
At Remoteplatz, the e-invoicing check costs €390, automating invoice receipt €1,490 and the receipt-plus-sending package €2,490 – each a fixed net price. Ongoing support is optional at €99 per month. Software licence fees may come on top.
Which software do you work with?
We build on the software you already have, for example DATEV, lexoffice, sevDesk or Google Workspace, and connect the steps with automation tools such as n8n or Make. We confirm which connection works for you in the check.
Who approves the invoices?
Always a person on your team. The automation prepares everything and flags anomalies – the financial approval stays with you.
Do you provide tax advice?
No. We implement the technical workflows. Tax questions and GoBD-compliant archiving are agreed with your tax advisor – we are happy to talk to them directly.
Can the rest of the invoice process be automated too?
Yes. From capturing receipts to approval workflows and the accounting connection – our guide shows how it works step by step.
USE CASES
Where AI automation takes work off your plate right away
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Automate invoices & receipts
Capture receipts, spot missing details, coordinate approvals. The financial sign-off stays with you.
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Internal workflows & onboarding
Kick off recurring tasks, requests and coordination automatically.
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Knowledge & documents
Find approved information in seconds instead of searching through folders.
GET STARTED
Ready for e-invoicing.
Tell us which software you use and how many invoices arrive each month. We’ll get back to you with an assessment and the right package.