Structured e-invoices for German workflows
Structured e-invoices for German workflows
Export invoices and credit notes as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD, validate every file against EN 16931 before download, and send invoices to business customers directly over Peppol.
What are structured e-invoices?
Structured e-invoices are machine-readable files that accounting and procurement systems process automatically. Apollo exports invoices and credit notes as XRechnung (XML) or ZUGFeRD (a PDF with embedded data).
Why structured files help
Why structured files help
Cleaner handoff to customers and accounting systems
Less manual re-entry of invoice details
One workflow for PDF, XRechnung, and ZUGFeRD
Better preparation for customers that request XRechnung or ZUGFeRD
Every file is validated against EN 16931 before download
Send invoices to business customers directly over Peppol, without a separate tool
How it works in Apollo
How it works in Apollo
Create the invoice or credit note as usual. For public-sector customers, add their Leitweg-ID.
Apollo checks the file against the EN 16931 standard before you download it.
Download the XRechnung or ZUGFeRD file, or send the invoice to the business customer directly over Peppol.
Supported German formats
XRechnung — German EN 16931 XML format for invoices and credit notes, checked before download
ZUGFeRD — hybrid PDF with embedded invoice data, for invoices and credit notes
Peppol — send to business customers directly for supported German entities; see pricing for included sends
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