Dedicated receiving address
Each company gets an address like company@e-rechnung-inbox.de. Suppliers send their XRechnung or ZUGFeRD directly there.
Receive e-invoices
Receive e-invoices without introducing an ERP.
e-Rechnung Inbox gives German SMEs and tax advisors one structured intake for XRechnung and ZUGFeRD. Since January 2025, every B2B company in Germany must be able to receive electronic invoices; this page shows how receipt, EN 16931 validation, documented approval, GoBD-ready archiving, and the handoff to DATEV work together.
Automatic validation
Format, required fields, VAT ID and sum logic are checked immediately. Invalid invoices are flagged, never discarded.
DATEV export in one click
Reviewed invoices are exported as DATEV posting CSV files and can be handed over directly to the tax advisor.
What does the e-invoicing requirement mean for your company?
From Jan 1, 2025: All B2B companies must be able to receive e-invoices
From Jan 1, 2027: Companies with annual revenue above EUR 800,000 must send e-invoices
From Jan 1, 2028: All companies must send e-invoices
Accepted formats: XRechnung (XML) and ZUGFeRD (PDF/A-3 with embedded XML)
Archiving requirement: 10 years, GoBD-oriented, immutable
Common questions about receiving e-invoices
How does my company receive XRechnung and ZUGFeRD?
Each company gets a fixed inbox address. Suppliers send structured invoices there; the intake detects the format, validates the data, and prepares the handoff.
Must every B2B company be able to receive e-invoices?
Yes. Since January 2025, companies in German B2B trade must be able to receive electronic invoices, regardless of their size.
What happens after an invoice arrives?
Format and required fields are checked, approvals are documented, the original is archived, and validated invoices are prepared for DATEV or the tax advisor.