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EN 16931MandatoryPeppol
EN 16931 is required in Germany. Germany has one of the most active e-invoicing mandates in the EU.
Quick Facts
Format
EN 16931
Standard
EN 16931
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Peppol
Connected
What We Validate
EN 16931 semantic model compliance
Business rule validation (BR-xx rules)
VAT category rules (BR-S, BR-Z, BR-E, etc.)
Calculation rules (BR-CO-xx)
Code list validation
Party identification
Cross-border requirements
Invoice Navigator covers 147 XRechnung 3.0.2 rules for Germany.
Common EN 16931 Errors
Germany E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Nov 2020)
All federal suppliers
B2B receiving
Live (Jan 2025)
All German businesses
B2B sending
Jan 2027
>ā¬800K annual revenue
B2B sending
Jan 2028
All businesses
Validation engineKoSIT (koordinierungsstelle-it-standards.de)
Required CIUSXRechnung 3.0.2
Government portalZRE (Zentraler Rechnungseingang)
Routing identifierLeitweg-ID (mandatory for B2G)
PeppolYes ā SMP/SML lookup required for Peppol delivery
The B2B mandate has three sharp edges that affect pipeline design.
FAQ
What is EN 16931?
EN 16931 is the European standard for electronic invoicing. It defines a semantic data model and business rules that all EU e-invoices must follow, regardless of syntax (UBL or CII).
Is EN 16931 mandatory?
For B2G invoices to EU public sector, yes. For B2B, it depends on the country. Under ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age), EN 16931 compliance will become essential across the EU.
What syntax should I use for EN 16931?
EN 16931 supports two syntaxes: UBL 2.1 and UN/CEFACT CII. UBL is more common for Peppol; CII is used in ZUGFeRD/Factur-X. Both express the same data.
What's a CIUS?
A CIUS (Core Invoice Usage Specification) is a national adaptation of EN 16931. Examples: XRechnung (Germany), Peppol BIS (international), CIUS-RO (Romania).
How do I prepare for ViDA?
Start by ensuring your invoices comply with EN 16931. Our validator checks all the business rules that will be required under the ViDA e-invoicing mandate.
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