XRechnung-compliant invoices for German public bodies. One click.
PaperworkAI's E-Invoice module creates professional invoices fully compliant with the German XRechnung standard (EN 16931 / UBL 2.1). German law mandates XRechnung for public sector clients from 2025. Create a compliant e-invoice in under 1 minute using the 4-step wizard. Download as a ZUGFeRD hybrid PDF with embedded XML, as pure XML, or as DATEV CSV for your accountant.
Get started free →Generates fully valid UBL 2.1 / XRechnung 3.0 XML that meets the EN 16931 European standard.
PDF invoices with embedded XML — readable by humans and parseable by accounting software simultaneously.
Full support for German small business VAT exemption with automatic legal notices included.
Export every customer invoice in DATEV format for direct import by your accountant.
Step 1: Enter your business details (stored after first use — never re-enter)
Step 2: Add customer details — name, address, and optional tax ID
Step 3: Add line items with description, quantity, unit price, and VAT rate
Step 4: Download as ZUGFeRD hybrid PDF, XRechnung XML, or DATEV CSV
German law mandates XRechnung for public sector clients. PaperworkAI handles the technical specification so you never have to.
Yes. PaperworkAI generates XRechnung 3.0 XML compliant with the EN 16931 standard, which is the mandated format for invoices to German federal and state public bodies since 2020 (and extended to all public clients from 2025).
XRechnung is a pure XML format used for machine-to-machine processing. ZUGFeRD is a hybrid format: a human-readable PDF with an embedded XML file. PaperworkAI generates both formats — ZUGFeRD for clients who need a readable invoice, XRechnung XML for government portals.
Yes. When you mark your account as a Kleinunternehmer, all invoices include the legally required VAT exemption notice under §19 UStG and do not include VAT calculations.
Yes, invoices can be created in EUR and other currencies. German XRechnung invoices default to EUR as required by the standard.
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