What is an e-invoice?

An invoice in a structured, machine-readable format following the European standard EN 16931. The data sits in an XML file that accounting software takes over without retyping. A plain PDF is not an e-invoice.

When do e-invoices become mandatory in Germany?

Since 1 January 2025, businesses in Germany must be able to receive e-invoices. Issuing becomes mandatory in stages: from 2027 for companies with more than 800,000 euros prior-year turnover, from 2028 for all domestic business-to-business invoices.

Is a PDF by email still enough?

Only during the transition period. After that, a plain PDF between businesses no longer counts as a proper invoice. A ZUGFeRD PDF from meetergo already contains the XML and stays readable for your customer.

Which formats does meetergo create?

ZUGFeRD with the EN 16931 profile as PDF/A-3 with embedded XML (the default), XRechnung 3.0 as pure XML, and Peppol BIS 3.0 as a UBL file.

ZUGFeRD or XRechnung, which do I need?

For business customers ZUGFeRD is practical because it combines PDF and XML in one file. Public authorities usually require XRechnung with a Leitweg-ID, which you add to the invoice.

Can I receive and read e-invoices?

Yes, from Suite. Upload the invoice or forward it to your receipts address. meetergo reads XRechnung, ZUGFeRD and UBL straight from the XML, other PDFs by text recognition.

Does meetergo send invoices over Peppol?

No. meetergo creates the Peppol file in BIS 3.0 format for you to download. It does not send through the Peppol network. You send e-invoices by email.

What happens after issuing?

The invoice gets its number and is locked. Changes only go through a cancellation invoice or credit note. The history shows every step.

What does e-invoicing cost in meetergo?

E-invoices are included in every plan. 3 invoices a month on Free and Light, unlimited from Suite. Invoicing is open as a beta on all plans.

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ZUGFeRD for business customers, XRechnung for public authorities. From the same invoice, without a second tool.

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In beta on all plans. 3 invoices a month on Free, unlimited from Suite.

Invoice R-2026-118ZUGFeRD

R-2026-118.pdffactur-x.xml embedded

Buyer reference: 04011000-12345-03

Total: €1,190.00

ZUGFeRDEN 16931, PDF/A-3
XRechnung3.0, CII
PeppolBIS 3.0, UBL

01
One format for every recipient
Choose the format
ZUGFeRDDefaultPDF to read, XML for bookkeeping
XRechnungPublic sectorPure XML, with Leitweg-ID
PeppolFileUBL file, for example for Belgium
Business customers get ZUGFeRD, public authorities get XRechnung. Both come from the same invoice.
- ZUGFeRD with the EN 16931 profile as PDF/A-3 with embedded XML
- XRechnung 3.0 with Leitweg-ID for public buyers
- Peppol BIS 3.0 as a UBL file to download
02From Suite
Incoming e-invoices read themselves
Supplier invoicesby email to receipts@
Büro Klein GmbHRead from XML, TodayXRechnung€238.00
Hosting NordRead from XML, YesterdayZUGFeRD€59.50
Druckerei SchulteMonPDF€480.00
Suppliers send XRechnung or ZUGFeRD to your receipts address. meetergo reads the data straight from the XML.
- Upload or your own email address for receipts
- Other PDFs read by text recognition
- Reviewed receipts land in the DATEV export
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03
Issued means locked
Invoice R-2026-118Locked
Draft created18 Nov, 09:12
Issued, number assigned18 Nov, 09:20
Sent by email18 Nov, 09:21
Create cancellation invoice
Once issued, the invoice is locked. Corrections go through a cancellation or credit note, and every step stays visible.
- Number ranges per document type and year
- History with every event
- Stored with Hetzner in Nuremberg
04
Your tax adviser gets one package
DATEV exportZIP
Period
October 2026
Chart of accounts
SKR03
Contents
Invoices and receipts
Send to tax adviserSent to office@tax-weber.de
Invoices, receipts and PDFs go to your tax adviser as a DATEV booking batch.
- For SKR03 or SKR04
- As a ZIP or straight to the adviser by email
- Plus a CSV export of your invoices
- All invoicing features

05 How it works

How to issue your first e-invoice

Set it up once, then every invoice comes out in the right format.

01
Create the seller profile
Enter company, VAT ID and default format once.
Seller profile
Company
Nowak Beratung
VAT ID
DE 312 456 789
Format
ZUGFeRD EN 16931
02
Choose the format
ZUGFeRD is the default, XRechnung or Peppol you pick per customer.
- ZUGFeRDEN 16931, PDF/A-3
- XRechnung3.0, CII
- PeppolBIS 3.0, UBL
03
Issue and send
By email with a pay button; the number is assigned on issue.
Invoice R-2026-118
Pay now
04
Paid and exported
Paid invoices are marked and go into the DATEV export.
Paid online on 20 Nov 2026PaidIn the October DATEV export

06 Works together

From enquiry to paid invoice

Form, CRM, signature and invoice share the same contact. What is captured once never has to be typed again.

01ViewFormsThe enquiry arrives completeLaura FischerFirst consultation, 3 pagesReceived
02ViewCRMThe contact creates itselfLaura FischerDeal €4,800, proposalCreated
03ViewE-SignaturesThe proposal gets signedLaura FischerProposal A-2026-031.pdfSigned
04This pageInvoicingThe invoice is paid onlineLaura FischerInvoice R-2026-118Paid

07 Plans

E-invoicing on every plan

Issue on every plan, receive and read from Suite.

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E-invoicing on every plan
Plan	Free€0	Light€29.70	Suite€89.70	Premium€149.70
Issue e-invoices	3 invoices a month	Payments, 3 invoices a month	Unlimitedinvoices, payments, receipts	Unlimitedinvoices, payments, receipts
Receive and read e-invoices	Not included	Not included	Included	Included

Issue e-invoices
Free
3 invoices a month
Light
Payments, 3 invoices a month
Suite
Unlimitedinvoices, payments, receipts
Premium
Unlimitedinvoices, payments, receipts
Receive and read e-invoices
Free
Not included
Light
Not included
Suite
Included
Premium
Included

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