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What an e-invoice is and who has to issue one

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Question 1 of 5

Question 1 of 5

In 2028 a supplier sends a domestic business customer a PDF containing all mandatory details. Is it an electronic invoice?

Question 2 of 5

Question 2 of 5

Which files does the Federal Ministry of Finance name as formats that meet the requirements?

Question 3 of 5

Question 3 of 5

A freelancer without business premises lives and works in Dresden. Is she established in Germany for the purposes of the e-invoicing obligation?

Question 4 of 5

Question 4 of 5

A small business invoices a domestic company. Does it have to issue an e-invoice?

Question 5 of 5

Question 5 of 5

A tradesman wants to send a private customer her invoice as an XRechnung by email. What does he need?

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