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DATEV E-Invoicing Guide

DATEV is the leading accounting software for German SMBs and tax advisors. It provides strong support for ZUGFeRD hybrid invoices and XRechnung for public sector clients. The close integration with Steuerberater (tax advisors) makes it unique in the German market.

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🇩🇪Germany🇦🇹Austria

DATEV Quick Facts

Company

DATEV eG

Headquarters

Nuremberg, Germany

E-Invoice Support

Native ZUGFeRD + XRechnung

Target Market

German SMBs

E-Invoice Format Support

FormatSupport TypeSetup Guide
ZUGFeRDNative SupportView guide
XRechnungNative SupportView guide
Factur-XNative SupportComing soon
NativeBuilt-in support
Add-onOfficial add-on required
PartnerThird-party solution needed

Common DATEV Errors

BR-CO-18
Rounding Discrepancy in Line Totals(ZUGFeRD)
BR-DE-16
Missing Seller Tax ID(ZUGFeRD)
PDF-A3-CONFORMANCE
Invalid PDF/A-3 Structure(ZUGFeRD)
BR-DE-15
Missing Leitweg-ID(XRechnung)
BR-DE-17
Missing Seller Contact Details(XRechnung)
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Setup Guides

ZUGFeRD in DATEV

DATEV Unternehmen Online generates ZUGFeRD directly from Rechnungsschreibung—no ...

XRechnung in DATEV

DATEV generates XRechnung as pure XML or within ZUGFeRD EXTENDED profile. This g...

Primary Markets

🇩🇪Germany🇦🇹Austria

DATEV FAQ

How do I create ZUGFeRD invoices in DATEV?
In DATEV Unternehmen Online, go to Ausgangsrechnungen > Create invoice. Select ZUGFeRD as the output format. DATEV automatically embeds the XML data in a PDF for hybrid invoice delivery.
Can DATEV send XRechnung to public authorities?
Yes, DATEV supports XRechnung for B2G invoicing. Enter the Leitweg-ID in the customer master data, and DATEV will generate compliant XRechnung XML files.
Does my Steuerberater receive the e-invoices automatically?
Yes, DATEV cloud integration automatically syncs your invoices with your tax advisor. They receive both the visual PDF and structured data for automated booking.

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