ZUGFeRD Support ZUGFeRD (Central User Guide of the Forum for Electronic Invoices in Germany) is a standardized format for the exchange of electronic invoices, primarily designed to make electronic invoicing accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. ZUGFeRD invoices combine human-readable PDFs with machine-readable XML data, enabling both manual and automated processing of invoices.
What is ZUGFeRD?
ZUGFeRD is the latest version of the standard, designed to align with international formats such as the European EN16931 standard for electronic invoices in the public sector. By adhering to this standard, ZUGFeRD 2.0 ensures seamless interoperability across different countries and systems.
Benefits of ZUGFeRD 2.0:
- Interoperability: ZUGFeRD 2.0 is fully compliant with the European EN16931 standard, allowing invoices to be exchanged across borders.
- Dual Format: The format combines a PDF for human use and XML data for automated processing in one file.
- Automated Processing: Incoming invoices can be automatically read and processed, reducing manual effort and errors.
- Flexibility: ZUGFeRD is suitable for businesses of all sizes and can be integrated into existing IT systems with ease.
ZUGFeRD in 365 business E-Invoice
Our app, 365 business E-Invoice, offers complete support for ZUGFeRD 2.0 EN16931. This allows companies to both receive invoices in the ZUGFeRD format and convert their Business Central invoices into ZUGFeRD format for outgoing invoices. The automated conversion and optional automatic dispatch of ZUGFeRD invoices make it easier for businesses to comply with legal requirements efficiently.
By supporting the ZUGFeRD standard, our solution streamlines the invoicing process, enabling businesses to take full advantage of automated invoice generation and processing. This automation saves time and resources while ensuring that all invoices comply with current legal standards.
How 365 business E-Invoice works
365 business E-Invoice enables companies to create, send, receive, and process electronic invoices directly from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. 365 business E-Invoice consists of two main components:
- Document Format: Factur-X 1.0.07 - ZUGFeRD 2.3.0 - EXTENDED (EN 16931)
- Service Integration: Microsoft 365 Mailbox
