GoBD: meaning, invoices and archiving
GoBD explained simply: what the principles mean, how to archive invoices in compliance with GoBD, and what has applied to e-invoices and the XML file since 2025.
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Articles on e-invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD and digital invoice processes.
ZRE and OZG-RE: sending XRechnung to the federal government
Since September 2025, the OZG-RE has replaced the ZRE. Here is how to register and send XRechnungen to the federal government via upload, web entry, email or Peppol.
GDPR: what it means for faktoora users
Since 25 May 2018, the GDPR has applied to all companies in the EU. We summarise what it regulates and what it means for faktoora users.
faktoora and Stripe: payments and integration
faktoora uses Stripe for payment processing. In addition, a Stripe connection synchronises Stripe invoices and customers as invoices in faktoora.
What is ZUGFeRD? Meaning, versions, profiles
What is ZUGFeRD? What the abbreviation means, its structure as a PDF with XML, all versions from 1.0 to 2.5 and the profiles and their validity as e-invoices.
Court payment order (Mahnbescheid): process and costs
Applying for a Mahnbescheid: how the court dunning procedure works, what it costs and how you obtain an enforceable title via the enforcement order.
faktoora and Seeburger: e-invoicing partnership
faktoora is partnering with Seeburger, a business integration provider. The aim is to make the switch to e-invoicing with as little effort as possible.
Supporting documents for invoices to DB
You embed supporting documents for invoices to Deutsche Bahn in the XRechnung: up to 200 attachments as PDF, CSV, PNG or JPEG, never separately.
Software made in Germany quality seal
SOFTWARE MADE IN GERMANY is a quality seal awarded by the Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand (BITMi). Read what it stands for and what it means for faktoora.
Accrual vs. cash-basis VAT: the difference explained
Accrual-basis or cash-basis VAT? When VAT becomes due, who may use cash-basis taxation under § 20 UStG and how to apply for it.
Tax number or VAT ID: the difference
Tax number or VAT ID on the invoice? The difference from the personal tax ID and the business ID explained simply, with rules for EU invoices.
Who is liable for VAT? When it applies
Who is liable for VAT, and from when? The concept of a business, the small business thresholds of 25,000 and 100,000 euros, advance VAT returns and e-invoicing at a glance.