What exactly is e-invoicing?
Germany is introducing mandatory electronic B2B invoicing by 2028. Machine-readable e-invoices will gradually replace PDFs, with transition periods depending on your business type. With Shine, you can switch seamlessly today.
Completed in one place
No need for your own e-invoicing address or a separate agreement with an e-invoicing operator.
Compliant and straightforward
Download XRechnung files or send e-invoices directly from Shine. Basware checks the recipient’s needs and delivers the right format automatically.
A simple workflow
Send e-invoices without extra cost or effort. All with one software.
Included. In every plan.
E-invoicing is included in every Shine plan with no extra costs for you.
FAQs
Questions about e-invoicing? Here you’ll find some answers. If your question isn’t covered, our customer support team will be happy to help.
Yes. Shine ensures that your e-invoices include all the mandatory fields required for compliance with German and EU standards. We currently support the X-Rechnung format.
Yes. Shine supports e-invoicing across different legal forms, making it suitable for both freelancers and incorporated businesses.
We’re currently working on integrating the ZUGFeRD format and it will be coming soon.
Yes. Shine lets you send both the structured e-invoice (e.g. XML) and a traditional PDF version for your client’s records.
No. At present, E-invoicing is required only for public-sector clients and companies working in B2B of a certain size. However, it will be introduced to other groups in stages over time. By 2028, all freelancers and companies in B2B will have to be able to send and receive e-invoices.
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